Classic Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle – Polished Mirror Finish, Ergonomic Handle & Fast Boiling Base – Durable, Stylish Stove-Top Water Boiler

I chose this tea kettle two years ago and we still love it, so I thought it was time to leave a review. I don't understand the confusion about the lack of a whistle, since this is clearly mentioned in the description. I like classic kettles and I don't like whistles so this works best for us, since we stay in the kitchen while water boils anyway. It heats evenly and pours smoothly, no one gets splashed or burned. I leave it out on the stove top, except when cooking, so it's a breeze to clean. There are no signs of rust, no dents and no noticeable scratches. The color is beautiful and the kettle has a great, vintage style! If I ever did manage to ruin it, I would buy it again!

I am extremely pleased with this kettle. It actually deserves four and a half stars, for a few minor annoyances, but since that rating isn’t possible, I’m giving it full marks. The minor annoyances are a lid so tight-fitting that I sometimes need to break a sweat to remove it (at least I know that it will never come off accidentally), and some tiny spots of rust that have (after a couple of months) developed around the outer rim of the lid. Potential buyers should also note that the copper bottom tarnishes like nobody’s business, but the tarnish doesn’t affect performance and is easily removed with Brasso, so unless you need your kitchen to look like a Williams-Sonoma catalogue, this is not a fatal flaw. On the plus side, the kettle is handsome and well made, with a heavy bottom that both heats quickly and retains heat well. Best of all (for my purposes), the spout delivers a fine stream of water and NEVER drips: a godsend if you are a devotee of stovetop drip pots and single-pour coffee. The kettle is also perfectly good if all you want to do is to dump boiling water onto a teabag. This is a purchase I am glad to have made.

Other reviews complained of handle damage, rust, hot handles, and other issues. I have NOT experienced ANY of these issues. The kettle is beautiful and shines up nicely. It heats well on gas or electric stoves. I put it on a burner the same size as the pot, and no matter how high it is boiling at, the handle has never been too hot to use by hand. The rubber handle stays cool and is in as good condition as it was the day I got it 6 months ago. I'll check back in when it starts to show wear, but for now, there's not a bit. Love it. It was a great buy, and I'm so glad I have it. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- UPDATE! - 1 YEAR AND 6 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE ---- The handle is still in perfect condition. The rubber still looks and functions as good as day one. Shines nicely and works wonderfully. We used it several times a week, sometimes every day, or several times a day. HEAVY USE, but it's holding up gracefully. The only wear and tear on it is some corrosion at the base in the crack. I think the salt in the air is causing gradual damage. But it is only in the crack between the stainless steel part and the copper part. Doesn't look as good there, but the pot still works in every way I need. If we didn't live on a small island in the middle of the ocean, I'm sure it would be 100% perfect in every way still. The 5 star rating stands!

I got this kettle a few weeks ago and like it a lot. I have to agree that it is very quiet even when the water is boiling; and you might tend to forget about it, so just be extra cautious. Otherwise, it looks beautiful on the stove and heats up very quickly and stays warm. I am very pleased with it all around, but also agree about the sticky tape leaving a mark on the top that isn't removable -- they need to come up with a fix for that. Hence, four stars out of five.