Are the handles still hot dipped in plastic? I have a Schlemper that looks a lot like the felco #2, they are about 30 yrs old and were made in Germany
1362346
I don't believe they are and I think they're manufactured in Italy. They are however, the best pruners I have ever found.
1362347
Just checked my garden tool bag and the handles are indeed hot dipped in plastic. I have used these for many hours straight and they don't make my hands ache as much as the Fiskar brand. Hope this helps.
1362348
The handles appear to be dipped and the coating is smooth to the touch. The coating is not too thick. I have not experienced any problems with the coating slipping or twisting as I have with other clippers
1362349
Yes they are, no signs of peeling or becoming loose after several years of use.
675093
There is no plastic. The handles are solid metal and appear to be either forged or welded to the blade. I don't think these will ever break.
749039
The handles are made of plastic and generally strong enough for daily use. Due to the heat resistance of plastic is different with silicone, the handles do melt if leave touching with hot fry pan. Please do not leave the handles in touch with hot edge of your cooking utensils to extend the life of this product. The handles of brush are made of stainless steel wire and are good based on our customer's feedback. Thank you for your questions.
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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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My handle is wooden and the base is cast iron. Mine is older, and I noticed one answer given was a plastic handle so maybe they have changed from wood to plastic.
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On mine the part that surrounds the stoneware crock (with the circles on it) is metal and it does get hot. The stoneware gets hot too obviously. The handles and control knob are plastic but I've had mine on for hours at a time and those have never gotten hot.
1346070
The handle is plastic. The heater coil seems to be stainless steel (It never rusts)
193200
I called the company this morning. The glass is made in Germany, the stainless steel strap around the glass is made in the USA, the lid is polypropolene plastic made in China and the handle is phenolic plastic made in China. All the parts are assembled in the USA. I am torn as to whether or not to buy this. Some indications are that the phenolic plastic handle is not safe if it gets too hot. But I cannot find a definitive answer to that.
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The handle is plastic (delrin, etc) with a rubberized coating that is great for gripping. My knife is about two years old and the coating has worn off in places from sheath contact. Would replace the handles if I could find new ones.
215794
Probably at lower temps. I wrap the handles with aluminum foil to prevent them from melting.
2121687
Mine was in a blister pack. Though mine DOES say fibrox on the handle. No forschner though.
119083
the handle actually plastic so I have only broke these teapots when transferring from burner to a cooler part of stove or cold countertop
679318
This is the "Best" at any price. The handle is wooden & the newer models seem to be plastic.
710814
Handles are nylon, not G-10. They still are nice, just a little too smooth.
1398776
No clue. The handle is metal however. It looks good and feels good, but is crap. Used German razors just to make sure it is not the razors that are bad.
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The handle is also made of cast iron. I have not had it get too hot to touch, if that is what you are wondering.
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Yes. Full metal handle, no plastic! You should have no problem doing this! Just remember to use a hot pad when you pull it out!! These are great pans for the price!