Does it have a real temper line, or is is it etched or brushed on? Also, does this have a fuller groove?
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It is a real temper line. It has a fuller groove. I don't know if it's a forged tang or welded I haven't had the handle off.
142028
I can't remember if mine was highly polished on the inside, but it will not stay that way anyway (inside or outside). Some people keep polishing it with cleaners, but I like the patina that occurs naturally.
641458
It has a brushed nickle finish. The one I bought has developed a problem with the switch that changes between spray and full flow. No parts are available.
1162641
It is not shiny it has a slight brushed aspect. But it is not a deep etching to it. Hope that makes sense.
859243
I am not quite sure if it is tempered. I will say it is solid as a rock. It heavy without beer. Even heavier with beer.
1196500
The one we received a few months ago is just like the picture on the question: smooth top surface, but engraved (or at least engraved-like) border.
57769
It is not a brushed finish. To the best of my estimation (as a chem. engineer), it is close to a 304SS-2B finish. Here is a photo link to that type of finish: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Types+of+Stainless+Steel+Finishes&FORM=RESTAB#view=detail&id=D446CBE7BB27EE9ED7137743EFA2FC9031A6E459&selectedIndex=59 Hope this helps.
873196
yes, its brushed, but I have a polished chrome faucet, and it works fine(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060GUSI2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) it was discounted.
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No groove lines but plenty of nicks. My xxf also had bumps all over it which after 12 hours of working on still wouldn't hone smoothly much over the xf grit so I wore them down with another xxf diafold that I had. This helped with the bumps for sure so now other than being scratched up from the wear down has a relative constant honing resistance to it. I had another diafold that had the machining lines in it on the xxf side and you could feel the zzzz of them when going across the surface. Dmt said that it was defective and replaced it for free. If you don't feel the lines then it should be fine. No groove lines but plenty of nicks. My xxf also had bumps all over it which after 12 hours of working on still wouldn't hone smoothly much over the xf grit so I wore them down with another xxf diafold that I had. This helped with the bumps for sure so now other than being scratched up from the wear down has a relative constant honing resistance to it. I had another diafold that had the machining lines in it on the xxf side and you could feel the zzzz of them when going across the surface. Dmt said that it was defective and replaced it for free. If you don't feel the lines then it... » Read More No groove lines but plenty of nicks. My xxf also had bumps all over it which after 12 hours of working on still wouldn't hone smoothly much over the xf grit so I wore them down with another xxf diafold that I had. This helped with the bumps for sure so now other than being scratched up from the wear down has a relative constant honing resistance to it. I had another diafold that had the machining lines in it on the xxf side and you could feel the zzzz of them when going across the surface. Dmt said that it was defective and replaced it for free. If you don't feel the lines then it should be fine. « Show Less
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It is not a brushed finish. To the best of my estimation (as a chem. engineer), it is close to a 304SS-2B finish. Here is a photo link to that type of finish: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Types+of+Stainless+Steel+Finishes&FORM;=RESTAB#view=detail&id;=D446CBE7BB27EE9ED7137743EFA2FC9031A6E459&selectedIndex;=59 Hope this helps.
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It has a matt brushed finish, and the handles and the surrounding area are shiny.Mine is older now and it is not all fingerprinty. It is a nice toaster.
1184599
It is etched or cut into the metal. I just got it, but I'd guess it will last a long time.
70529
Brushed, it's really lovely. It does gleam, but it is not reflective like polished chrome. We can't imagine being w/o them now. Own two units.
101577
the finish is brushed nickel. the scale was accurate for few weeks. it was replaced with a different scale within a few months. it was not worth paying postage to return.
206810
I wouldn't say it's brushed, but more of a flat. It's just not shiny stainless. It matches my stainless steel sink.
873193
Yea, it's a brushed stainless...personally I like the look of polished against brushed, but you may just want to go with a brushed look.
1256383
I just received mine. The handle is a combination of brushed metal and smooth. The markings appear to be etched on the brushed section in such a way that the markings are smooth to match the remainder of the spoon. Does that make sense?