Are the gears, cutting blade and upper portion stainless steel? ...or, just the handles?
631985
They appear to all be stainless steel. The upper part ("plates" that hold the gears and attach to the handles) are kind of shiny for stainless and look like some kind of plated metal- they are shiny like chrome, and very solid. I do not see any evidence of rusting on the gears or anywhere after a few months of use. This device works great.
631986
No, the upper plate that holds the gears is chrome plated, it is not stainless, but it does appear to be good quality. The handles appear to be stainless. Not sure about the cutting mechansim.
631987
I think they are. This device works very smooth and it all seems to be the same material (stainless steel). I say yes.
631988
Yes. This can opener works so smoothly and easily my wrist barely even feels it. I love it.
631989
It is my lay person as a consumer's view that these parts are especially stainless steel - handles are less important than the blade for the purpose of this item.
857088
They certainly are stainless and seem to be steel. That is the best answer I can give. I do love the way they fit in the hand and are as sharp as a razor. I am very happy with them, whatever they are made of.
852130
I had the gear box apart. The several gears are either nylon or metal. High speed shaft from motor is metal but the gear that meshes to it is nylon (plastic). This is common with cheaper grinders and not necessarily negative unless you are a commercial operator.
1542609
The blade is stainless steel, but the body (where the electronics are) is ABS Plastic. It is a very well made housing that given reasonable care should last for some time, but like any precision tool, you might not want to run over it.
2045794
Yes. The blade is stainless steel. I have been using one for the past 15 yrs. I bought this one so that I cut cut the blade at its shaft and use it in a cordless drill. Good day.
2128101
The handles are made of aluminum. The cutting head is all steel. Orange handles are a separate piece and could be made of fiberglass.
762936
The blade is stamped Stainless. I used it as an axe on an 6-8" diameter log during a camping trip and was surprised how well it did.
1542611
The blade is steel along with the adjustment screw parts. The handle/case with the electronics is plastic.If it is used properly as you would use an expensive caliper or micrometer, it should last a long time.
1555497
Yes, the entire thing is plastic except for the blade. The blade is surgical stainless steel. The handle is not ordinary plastic though... it is a type of plastic called Polypropylene. This type of plastic does not wear or weaken like others. Very good little knife! Very sharp too!
1641883
The cutting assembly appears to be stainless steel. I haven't had any problems with it and it cleans up very well, no rusting,etc.
105789
the entire product is platic, except for the cutting blades which are stainless steel. It has held up very well
1560496
They are made of high carbon German steel. That doesn`t necessarily mean they`re made there. But I`ve worked in the steel industry most of my life, and I can tell you that High Carbon German Stainless is great for knives. I also have a Cut-co set for special occasions, but these knives are a very close second.I bought this set mainly for space savings, but was nicely surprised by the quality.
1641885
it appears the cutting blade is made of stainless steel. the unit below which looks like a small wheel, i think it is some other material, it is a small but sturdy wheel probably some thicker type of metal.
2259438
they formerly were american made... A GOOD PRODUCT,,, i have one of the imports,, i am reserving judgement on them... they must have to meet the schrade standards,, but with the stainless steel blades,, i am not sure... the blades are not as stiff an formerly a definite minus.. a thicker blade could be used better for heavy cutting.and i do prefer the highcarbon steel for taking an edge
602635
The housing that protects your fingers from the side of blades is all stainless steel. The blade won't come close to hitting a pan. Keven
94692
The grinder, and load basket and connection are stainless. The machine preforms very well.
2034895
They don't seem to be aluminum, which would be a poor choice of material for gears that have to apply a good deal of force. I would guess they are steel. However, you may want to contact Fiskars direct if you are doubtful.