What material is the housing and blade made out of?
305698
Housing is lightweight metal. Blade is plastic. Only 1 speed. Does put out a lot of air for its size.
2253367
The blades (both of them) are stainless steel as is the shaft connecting the blades to the underside rotor.All I can see, other than what I described above is plastic.
2278861
The handle is sort of rubberized and I think the blade is just molded inside of it. Very sturdy, I have cut down trees with it.
1756735
The blade is made of Krupp 1.4116 steel. This is a German steel and is very easy to sharpen. The steel is stainless and requires no extra maintenance or oil.
945223
All parts in contact with food are stainless steel, except for a gasket the separates the blade from the motor. Parts of the handle and internals are plastic.
825109
99% is steel, the part that you push to launch the blade up seems to be a plastic
1456910
Steel, but I wouldn't advise buying this. With hardly a few weeks of use the blade became dull.
945220
The outer casing and blades are all stainless. The upper part is stainless except for the grip. It is very heavy duty.
1451448
Steel and wood. Just the star part on the hilt is plastic but it's quite durable. I've accidently dropped it on concrete couple times and it hasn't broke (couple dents in the sheath but nothing that couldn't be painted and fixed).
1825341
The housing is plastic but the piece in frontis stainless. I am very happy with this purchase. I keep in on my counter and use it often. It chops food quickly and is easy to clean.
1842305
Elizabeth... I have no idea what the blade is made of but can tell you that my son has one as do I ... both of us use it almost daily for over two years and I have only sharpened min once... it's very sharp and it holds it's edge quite well!
483824
The rotary blades are metal with attached rubber faces. The outer housing is plastic.
211357
The blade is made of plastic. It is an amazing tool for clearing snow. It is strong and sturdy and designed so that you do not hurt your back while using it. It is best for drier, fluffier snow.
1846557
It's plastic! I live smack in the middle of Florida, and it's held up VERY well in the humidity. I do blow out the housing of the motor about once a month with compressed air, though, to keep moisture and dust out. Also, the front comes of easily to wipe down the blades. Good luck!
965158
The housing is plastic. Not sure of the actual motor parts. I have used mine about 20 times so far and it works great.
2006468
I did not answer this right away because I was not 100% sure of the answer. I did look it up in the instructions booklet and the blade is stainless steel! It is a great tool I like mine more all the time.
433259
Molded (good quality) plastic or similar composite material. We have had no issues with the knives or the handles after 2 1/2 years of use.