Has the handles been redsigned since these reviews and why are the reviews so old?
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I don't see any difference in the handles of the Presto 01241 4 than the old one I had, that had worn out. I am very impressed with the new Presto pressure cooker I received. As you can't find these good ones in stores anymore
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i have no complaints about the handles ilooked every where for one like i had used for 30+years now i found it
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I don't think the handles had been redesigned. I have to tighten it every time so it will not keep on moving.
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I bought this 4-qt pressure cooker in spite of the reviews about the wobbly bottom handle. I've used a pressure cooker for 40+ years and am happy to have another one. I just wish they would re-design the bottom handle with 2 bolts so that it doesn't wobble.
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Hi Deanna , No the handles aren't cast iron but are mild steel which is better. cheers Dave
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see the video attached in the main picture section of the description.. the old reviews reporting problems aren't really valid anymore because they updated the design.
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I have no idea. If your talking about the handle I wondered the same this. I even compared it to the photos from the actual company website. I have only purchased the red one, still holding up great.
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I have one Le Creuset that's about 15 years old. And that one is stained. But my new one seems to have a different finish. So far it has not stained, even with the things I've cooked in it that should have done so. I suspect that they've upgraded or otherwise changed the finish, as it seems to be more slippery for lack of a better word.
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They appear fine to me. I have only had them since December 2014 but they remind me of the set my mother got for a wedding present (they have been married 46 years) so I think the markings will be fine. The only concern I have is the welding. The first time I used the 1 cup the handle broke off. When I requested an exchange it was no fuss no muss. I sent the broken one back and they sent me a new one. I hope this helps.
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There are small setscrews holding the handles. Use a small blade screw driver to remove them. I'm not sure about replacement handles, if they could be purchased from a distributor or not. The handles are definitely not like any others I have ever seen. The valve stem they attach to is standard so you could replace the handles with something more typical if something should happen to the original ones.
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I do not think they have. Also they have not corrected the cracking issue with the handles due to the stress and the laminated nature of the material
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The handles are like a toughened plastic found on saucepan handles. The handles havnt got hot for me, but my typical usage hase been on a gas ring with lower heat(thats why I bought it in the first place - fast cooking with little heat). From a durability standpoint the only"soft" part is the flexible seal that runs inside the rim.
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I am not sure what an "old" handle is...but what I can see is that I have a handle that I have had for some 10-12 years and it works on that.
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I treat my knives very carefully and haven't had that problem. This one is new, but I bought it as a replacement for one that was 15 years old, not because it wasn't like new, but because someone who shall remain nameless (husband) accidentally threw it away.
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I think, yes. Both handles are now split ('now' is 3.5 years after I purchased the set). I always did cleaning them by hand only but I didn't follow any instructions other than those I already knew
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The side handle has one screw. I have had my Faberware Classic set for over 30 years and used them regularly and have never had any problems with the handles. I left the pan on the stove and it cooked dry and there was plastic inside it which melted on the bottom and I bought a new one rather than try to clean it.
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Mine had handles but the quality was very poor. I worked a couple of days to make it usable. Good luck.
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I've never had this problem. The handles don't come off and there's only a small little space between.
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Have had the product for 9 months and the handles are just fine, not worn or stained. I agree with the other comments, using a gas burner, the bottom is showing just a bit of ware, but nothing usual for everyday use.
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Nope. Looks new even after months of use. There's a black decal on the handle that washed off after a few weeks, but that just maked it look better!