are the blades stainless steel?
481241
Yes the actual blades are stainless steal but they are permanately attached to the plastic piece that screws onto the sports bottle that blends.You can't take those blades apart like the traditional osterizer/oster blades.I don't recomend this unit if you intend to make baby-food because it leaves bigger pieces of veggies it doesn't produce a creamy smoothies.oh and this unit doesn't have an on/off switch.there is a slot in unit/motor portion that the plastic outer portion of the blades/cover activates the on/off action when you push down and simultaneously slightly turn the bottle while in unit.also the blade that comes with sports bottle is too small to be interchanged with the traditional oster full-size blender blades with separate base.Hope I was helpful
1926990
No, this is good quality steel and the blades retain a very good edge. I use this set process deer, squirell, and rabbit. The blades never fail to impress me.
1219631
I'm not positive, but upon examining them, they seem like they're stainless. They are holding up well under use.
1132240
The 'blades' are silicone, but I am not sure about the handles. The handles are harder (but slightly flexible) plastic. I don't think they are silicone.
2187362
I can't answer your first question, but I can answer the second. I haven't had any trouble with my blades rusting. They appear to be stainless steel.
1967510
I handwash the components. The stainless steel blades are, the plastic parts I don't know. The blades are light and might get moved around in the washer.
72606
I don't think they are. I just got them and I was expecting sharp blades and found there are brand new but not sharp at all. These do not serve my need at all. Either I send them back or find someone to sharpen them, I clearly cannot use these blades as they are!
437932
I think so. They seems to be really solid and I don't think the blades are getting rusty using the dishwasher or not drying them.
1216568
No, they are not. Also, regarding the black oily substance I found on the knives when I first received them, it is no longer a problem. The knives do not corrode, or give off any kind of substance. It must have been factory residue.
1466483
Yes, they are solid stainless steel. I was very pleased with the look and feel.
347383
Alison...yes, they are. In fact I now use them instead of a steak knife. We are VERY satisfied with the set.
1405648
Yes they are. And when you order another container for grain grinding or whatever, it contains a blade.
204941
I am not sure if these knives are stainless steel or not. They cannot be washed in a dishwasher, they do mark up on the metal blades. The serrated blades are terrible. These are NOT good knives.
2138748
They do not say stainless anywhere on them. I can't believe I didn't check that when I bought them. They are not the fantastic steak knives I thought I was purchasing.
364257
yes, blades are stainless steel. i don't know if it's wet/dry. i've never used it wet.
375129
Apparently the blades are of a slightly different formulation of metal in order to better maintain a quality cutting edge. The blades are surprisingly sharp for standard SS place settings. We love ours after about six months.
309376
They are stainless steel. Easy to clean, and just plain AWESOME! I love mine!