Is handle made from solid steel or plastic?
1870595
Handle "feels" solid, but it is not, and water can accumulate inside. The exterior tube is steel, about 0.022 inch thick surrounding an inner rubber tube, the black rubber visible at the end of the handle where the exterior steel tube is cut away. This assembly slides up over a sturdy metal frame, making an almost water-tight seal. With the handles pointed upward, it probably would would be nearly waterproof in a dishwasher. Cleanup is super easy, since you just flip the handles to push leftover garlic out of the press. Then a knife or similar instrument can easily clear out the garlic from the press chamber. I don't peel the garlic, so the husk all comes out easily. Handle "feels" solid, but it is not, and water can accumulate inside. The exterior tube is steel, about 0.022 inch thick surrounding an inner rubber tube, the black rubber visible at the end of the handle where the exterior steel tube is cut away. This assembly slides up over a sturdy metal frame, making an almost water-tight seal. With the handles pointed upward, it probably would would be nearly waterproof in a dishwasher. Cleanup is super easy, since you just flip the handles to push leftover garlic out of the press. Then a knife or similar instrument can easily clear out the... » Read More Handle "feels" solid, but it is not, and water can accumulate inside. The exterior tube is steel, about 0.022 inch thick surrounding an inner rubber tube, the black rubber visible at the end of the handle where the exterior steel tube is cut away. This assembly slides up over a sturdy metal frame, making an almost water-tight seal. With the handles pointed upward, it probably would would be nearly waterproof in a dishwasher. Cleanup is super easy, since you just flip the handles to push leftover garlic out of the press. Then a knife or similar instrument can easily clear out the garlic from the press chamber. I don't peel the garlic, so the husk all comes out easily. « Show Less
1870596
I can't tell you what metal ..but the part of the handle that is black is rubber making it easier to grip ..the rest of the handle is metal.
1870597
The handle is made of solid steel,very sturdy easy to use and easy to clean well made garlic press!
1870598
I think it's solid. It's a really heavy for sure. The handle is made of some kind of metal and the black handle portion is a protective rubber. It would do some real damage if you dropped it on your foot.
1870599
The handle is made of stainless-steel. The description is true to its word. It works Great!* Durable zinc and stainless-steel construction* Large capacity garlic chamber* Built-in cleaner pushes out pulp* Comfortable, soft grips* Safe to use in dishwasher
1346070
The handle is plastic. The heater coil seems to be stainless steel (It never rusts)
1062926
The handle is plastic and very grippy. We store it in a knife block with Wusthof knives and it looks ok.
1227192
The handle is not plastic, but the connection between the handle and the mop head are. this product is worth taking the chance on the plastic parts. I love it!
1361084
The handle is plastic and the blade is half way in the handle and the rest of the handle is solid. It is a very sharp knife and never gets dull and the paint stays on pretty good
877922
Made of metal except the red handle covers are plastic. mine work very well.
879916
The end of the handle is plastic as is the clamp turner, but the rest is metal. This hasn't been a problem so far.
108545
The handle is rubberized and offers great grip. Not sure if there is plastic under it though.
1500323
Scooping part is heavy metal...handle is also metal(all one piece) covered with neoprene rubber for comfort on hands... will not break!
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.
121725
The handle is oval shaped. It seems to be solid. I like it, and will probably get another.
813215
plastic with wire handles. used mine for several months. works well and looks almost new. shouldn't be a concern.
1693679
The handle is bulit into the design of the speaker and it is of solid plastic.
880014
It is made from 1055 high carbon. The handle removes and is replaced easily.
2209667
No. It's glass. There is a metal band holding the handle on but the part that isn't glass is plastic.
1776860
The head and baseplate are metal. The handle is plastic. I've worked with a few fluid heads and I find this excellent value for price.
299929
Sonya the scoop is plastic the handles and a strip on the edge are steel. I have one from the late 80s made of aluminum. It is a lot heavier and not more useful. This one is a few years old but has been used much less. I can't really speak to it's durability. It's been used a dozen times or so. A few times in in some very heavy snow and it seems good so far.