I debated for a long time on this whisk, given the price. But I liked the design and I figured I'd be using it at least once a week, so it would be worth it in the end. However, it is not holding up. After 6 months of weekly use, (I've only washed it by hand and kept it oiled), the wood is peeling and it looks like crap. Definitely not the quality I expected at that price. I sent an email describing all of this and never received a reply.