Le Crueset products are normally excellent quality but not this kettle. The handle gets so hot that it absolutely cannot be touched without an oven glove. Actually I think that handle makes it a real hazard because if someone was visiting and unaware they would be severely burned. When water is poured out, it spurts out about 6 - 8 " in front of the spout. Finally, it has the lamest whistle I have ever heard in a whistling kettle. Cute but best avoided.

Pros: none
Cons: hot hot hot, messy, measly whistle