One of the reviews says the handle's not made of glass (presumably plastic). Is this true?
189067
It is true! the handle definitely doesn't feel like glass. However I'm not sure you can find a glass knob for that price (I paid $57 back in March). All the other ones I'd looked into were probably twice as expensive. What I wasn't even looking into and I thought was great is the locking mechanism (tiny & unobtrusive), and what I didn't want were hardware holes (for the screws) showing and this one fits the bill. But once again we don't live in an old house where recreating glass knobs from way back when is important. Good luck!
189068
I'm pretty sure that it's made of glass - I don't have the documentation in front of me, but it is a heavy crystal knob - I'm not sure that density could be done in plastic.
1993699
My handle is NOT wood! It's got some kind of silicone covering over it so it doesn't get too hot. We have the GSI as pictured
1865492
I don't think so - the handle seems to be a very hard rubber material, lid alsobottom cover doesn't seem like plastic either...not sure what it is
1694711
The body is plastic. The handle is more like rubber, but still might be some sort of polymer.
788049
Handle on mine is glass. Most certainly used in microwave. That's what it's for
1615819
Well the cylinder is actually glass, not plastic. But not sure about the lid tho.
1338470
No the handle on mine just broke - seems to be too fragile. Had it for about 1 year and loved it otherwise, but it needs to be made out of more durable material.
189031
yes it feels as if it were made of glass/stone. Its definitely not plastic! To be safe try not to drop it sling it around everywhere.
508931
I am pretty positive about the one I had bought....metal frame with a plastic handle. The handle looks like wood but it is actually plastic.
1854816
It is plastic, if there I different kinds of plastic, I wouldn't know what to tell you. Handle is also plastic as well as the wheels. Don't believe it is a good rough and tumble cooler...best for car travel, picnic areas, hotel rooms
1086496
the handle is ABS plastic. very durable but a little narrow for my big hand.
1230204
The strainer does contain some plastic.. and I don't know that I'd describe the handle as plastic - it feels more like bakelite (which is an early form of plastic, but more sturdy than modern plastics) - or at least something more substantial than plastic. We love our BonJour French Press - it makes great coffee and is very sturdy.
1227193
The handle is aluminum. There are some other plastic parts, but they are durable. I have used one on my wood floors for a year.
2060437
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.
750903
Yes the one I bought was stainless steel. The handle has a plastic caosting
452079
This is metal and has plastic handles. I have had this a long time and I'm not disappointed! It looks much better in person than in the photo, too.
2113085
I think the handle is wood but don't quote me on it. Seems pretty substantial.