Are these supposed to be hard and somewhat brittle in new condition?
1656486
Not sure if I'd say brittle, but they are pretty thin aluminum. They will only last a winter season, but they hold up much better than the non aluminum ones. I've had both and like these much better.
1793295
If it is just the metal and not anything broken off you should be fine. They are quite tough!
578925
Mine are fine. I've only had them for a few months but the handles look like they did when they were new. I don't put mine in the dishwasher very often and that might be why they are coming apart on them if they put them in the dishwasher.
1544975
I hve only had them for a few months but as of today I have not had a problem with them at all. I got these because we had a set of Phillips and it crashed after 2 months. But I got this set brand new and they are GREAT!
1164184
No, they are plastic and very strong. They have been dropped by grandkids on occasion but still look good as new. &#9786;
652938
They would be perfect the way they are when new. They do weather to light gray unless you treat them with protector.
1599991
They may be. They are a little stiff though. I will probably just wipe them with soapy rag to clean. I've only had mine for about a month but seems sturdy and so far I really like it.
1730005
Sometimes they are a little stiff when new. Maybe try wiggling them and that millwork.
1534906
As I recall they were hard plastic. I only had mine a few days. I sent it back due to a different issue.
1745586
I want to say yes but I'm not 100% certain as I actually have the packed since we are in the process of moving. They are metal coated with enamel, so I would imagine so. If you are not needing to buy immediately, I can give an updated reply within the next week and I can test them. Or maybe someone else who has reviewed can help you out. =]
18928
No I haven't had that kind if discomfort with them . They are soft but there is a crispness to them.
585235
idk... but looked pretty new when we bought it. They arent dry or anything my gf loves them.
1779610
I would not describe them as hard at all, however I usually buy these at my local natural food market and these are thinner and not as pliable as those that I buy locally.
1146654
never used them to make brittle, but have put them into the oven with no noticeable issues. couldn't be happier with the general performance of the set! Hope this helps some?
1130418
my guess is not - since it doesn't say so on the package. I know we've left them outside through storms and they hold up very well, but I don't think that's really a test to their degradability.
2182847
Just bought them a few months ago. So they are pretty new. I would like to know that answer to your question too.
706639
They are relatively new, so I am not surprised that they may have some quality issues. But, I have had mine for 3 month and have had no issues with it. I really like it a lot!