This was a good buy for us. We live in Wisconsin and have a woodburning stove in our house. The kettle makes a noticeable difference and makes the air less dry. It also looks nice because it matches our black stove.

I guess the inside is not treated because it rusts pretty badly. The outside, however, stays nice and black. Also, it is pretty heavy to move so we have been taking a cup of water TO the stove to fill the kettle, instead of bringing the kettle to the sink.

I received this as a gift. I had put it on my wish list and was thrilled to have received it. I knew it would be heavy and bulky and was ok with that. But, rust is a really problem. I won’t drink water out of it as a result. Needless to say, I am disappointed. I plan to use it though as a humidifier with the dry air caused by our gas heat.

I was trying to purchase pie iron that resembled mine which is adored by my grandsons. Mine has short handles for use on gas range to make cheese sandwiches which my grandsons call “UFOs” because of the curves in the shape. They were very disappointed that the shape of the Rome one I purchased for them was like a hamburger bun while their mother said the long handles made it risky for falling off the stove and burning their hands. I believe this iron is best suited for campfires where long handles are a safety measure. I returned the two irons I purchased.

This item adds a great deal of fun to any camping trip. We have made both cherry and apple pie but may try making a pizza next time. It is fun for both children and adults.