This is my first review of anything anywhere, so you know I feel strongly. My 10 year old Revere Ware copper bottom tea kettle had to be tossed recently--someone accidentally melted the handle. I replaced it with what I thought was the identical item, but no. The metal could not possibly be thinner--it is so very lightweight. Takes longer to boil water and you actually hear the water boiling in the kettle before the whistle starts. This boiling action makes the kettle rock a bit. It is very strange to hear water boiling through metal. This thing is a disappointing hunk of junk. Very sad. I emailed the company--my feedback will be passed on. They don't care. Another grand American brand hits the dust (but of course it isn't made here anymore). Didn't know metal could be this thin. Only giving this two stars because it will boil water...