I had my first kettle like this for 6 years and it served me beautifully. I burned it maybe 20 times and the last time it was sitting on the burner for maybe an hour without the water and survived. Just a little easy off spray and looked great again with one exception - whistle spring failed. Pros: great durable product and finish, 2 qts, wide bottom, boils quickly. Cons: Metal handle requires glove most of the time