Does the handle tarnish over time?
1594539
Since chrome doesn't tarnish... no. Like any chrome surface though, over time the chrome plating will come off eventually. I've had mine for about six months now (I think?) and I'm not easy/gentle on my stuff...it still looks great, though the "PARKER" insignia wore off very, very quickly (cheaply printed on the handle). Doesn't matter though, it is still a great, quality handle with high quality hairs. I've used other silver tip brushes that started "shedding" a month after use... every once and awhile (daily shaver) I'll see a hair come out of this one but it's very rare. Since chrome doesn't tarnish... no. Like any chrome surface though, over time the chrome plating will come off eventually. I've had mine for about six months now (I think?) and I'm not easy/gentle on my stuff...it still looks great, though the "PARKER" insignia wore off very, very quickly (cheaply printed on the handle). Doesn't matter though, it is still a great, quality handle with high quality hairs. I've used other silver tip brushes that started "shedding" a month after use... every once and awhile (daily shaver) I'll see a hair come out of this one but it's very rare.
1594540
Nope. Looks new even after months of use. There's a black decal on the handle that washed off after a few weeks, but that just maked it look better!
1594541
Not so far. I double rinse it well after each use, wipe handle then hang to dry. The LOGO is fading though.
1590405
I've had mine about a year and the handle is starting to peel, but not sticky... Yet
1480441
I have had mine for over ten years. The silicone has held up completely. After ten years of daily use, the silicone handles are still in mint condition.
848129
We have had ours for a long time and the handle doesn't get gooey at all, it doesn't even get warm. I would buy this model again in an instant...we love it.
39788
No, the handle is 'permanently attached', for the most part. This is really 'heavy duty', unlike the cheap copies that you may have seen before. I consider the Cold Steel Chaos Tanto 'Bombproof'. You won't be disappointed.
999547
Yes. Relatively. But by then the whole coating is damaged and discolored. The handle temperature would be your secondary problem.
748550
No. Mine looked as good as new after half a year of use. Anyway you can always wash it with soap.
1570857
I have been using this knife at least 2-3 times a week for a few months. It still looks like new. I never put it in the dishwasher, so I can't say if that would have any affect.
2117300
Judging by the set I have owned for over 10 years, there is not a lot of tarnishing. The more you use it the more polishing that is required. I am not as happy with this new set as my original. The copper seems thinner which means if you over heat it, the copper will discolor.
1571954
I've had one of these for at least 40 years. It might be, but because it's metal, I've always hand washed it, dried it, and then baked it in the oven to prevent rust.....I suspect I'm needlessly paranoid. But it lasted forever, until the blade got dull.
1221781
I've had this unit several years and have not had a problem with the handle.
1338470
No the handle on mine just broke - seems to be too fragile. Had it for about 1 year and loved it otherwise, but it needs to be made out of more durable material.
71376
It is plated metal as others have stated but it is easy to keep clean. IMO, Merkur razor handles are among the better of the handles currently available. They work great.
570753
When I first got my set, they seemed to be a bit shiny, possibly a light finish. It quickly wore off after a few uses. The handles are still shiny though.
1504631
I have had no problem with rusting, just be sure to care for it properly after each use.
1897680
I've had mine for quite some time (in silver) and it hasn't rusted yet. It's still in pretty good condition too. Seems to hold up well against everyday wear and tear.
402895
I have wear marks at the joints and the lock, and the finish is worn off on the bottom half of the blade, but the handle (triangle) is basically perfect still. That is normal wear and tear (I use mine pretty hard and often). If it is worse than that you may have a lemon, but these are mil-spec(built to very high standards) so I doubt it. BTW, mine is stamped ames tru-temper.