It's difficult to tell from the pictures, but are the two pieces stamped from sheet metal, or are they cast, and are the handles solid or folded over?
1682213
The pieces are cast and plated. Handles are solid and can take a good amount of pressure. It will handle half of a large lemon or regular orange.Device is larger and heavier than I expected. Grip tested with approx 40 to 50 lbs of pressure, well made. Would purchase again.
1682214
They are cast, and the handles are solid. I'm 220 and in pretty good shape and after a year I see no sign of the handles bending. I squeeze an average of 3 lemon halves a day. (Lemon water).
1436458
I just checked mine and I believe they are made of a very hard plastic. Each 'wheel' is made up of two discs with an axis in the middle. You can't see this unless the stool is flipped upside down. They look solid.
1430092
I bought these and love them. I think the handles are solid--they definitely have a good weight to them.
1741798
All pieces - except the knives - are stamped from solid 18/10 stainless steel. The knives, however, are made in two parts: the handles are made of hollow 18/10 stainless steel and the blades of 18/0 stainless steel. The absence of nickel in the blades produces a much harder stainless steel which holds its cutting edge longer (but not, perhaps, its lustre). The knife handles are hollow because, for comfort, they need to be thicker than the fork handles but not heavier.
1822453
It's a die cast metal and plastic handle like handle.... but not cheap... Its very nice though. Doesn't look cheap at least mine doesn't. Very charp.. but its a metal plastic mixed.
1378810
They are softly beveled. The color of this wood is a bit different than the other international concepts products though. It has a little more yellow in it.
1644875
They are slightly indented swirls. They are a bit oversized but very comfortable to hold. Sturdy and do not bend, rust or tarnish, despite the fact that our water is hard. I've had them for a few years at least. I even scoop ice-cream straight from the box with them. Never a problem. Get many compliments!
2114310
The knobs are metal and are good quality, more heavy, not lightweight. We love them!
364331
This is a heavy weight flatware. There is a slight dimple at the end of the spoon and fork handle that lends itself to ease of holding and balance. I'd say they are both flat and have softly rounded edges. I love this set which I am using every day and putting in the dishwasher with good results.
529857
Oops, I forgot to say they are solid wood with a veneer top. Beautiful work.
1401010
They are metal. Not heavy duty but good enough for normal household use. Good buy for the $$.
1236996
Stamped on the underside of handles is 18/8 S S. They are very heavy. I found the box they came in, and it didn't give any information except about the lifetime guarantee. You won't be disappointed with the set. Each cup is one solid piece with no welds and comfortable to hold. They are so well made, they should last for generations. It's nice to have the 2/3 and 3/4 cups.
794331
They are angle iron, but I don't see these bending. They are held upright by the center section and can't twist. When angle iron bends it's usually because the piece is twisted and takes the load in the wrong direction. They are also stiff enough not to bend. I'm very happy with mine.
1325255
These knobs are made of some kind of heavy cast metal. They're very nice and we're pleased with the ones we purchased.
1512712
No, the handles are pretty solid. I've dropped them more than once and they didn't break or chip. So no the handles are made pretty well.
1008908
Yes, they're made out of metal, painted steel, I'd say. Not soft enough to be aluminum. Do you have a bench vise and a punch set? If you do, then you can drift the sites. Just be careful not to let the punch slip!
307252
The handles are riveted on, very strong bond, no movement whatsoever. I am guessing the handles are probably steel, as they match the pots perfectly, but I'm pretty sure the handles are also hollow, as they stay very cool at all times. I HIGHLY recommend this set!!