The tea kettle started leaking out of a poorly attached seam (between copper base and stainless steel body) after ONE month.  We do like it a great deal, so we are going to exchange it.  That's a really big hassle as most consumers would likely agree.  If the second one holds up, then I'll revise this review, but I would not give it more than 2-3 starts based on the incredible inconvenience of making the exchange.  PURCHASE AT YOUR OWN RISK.