I am more disappointed that the Taco is cross-ways to the vent, Major departure from the classic 22. I don't like the taller handles. More twisting moment exerted on that porcelain surface. One could countersink a tapered head screw and file it off smooth and you couldn't tell it was bolted, Add some correct color paint and you wouldn't know it was not welded on. I like the silver metal handle re-bent to the to the classic shape. I don't mind the screw heads showing. That is strong metal in that Taco strap. If you rock the shield back and forth when you remove it from the handle it deforms the bottom surface. If you put it back on it can chip the porcelain. I have a small chip it my black Master Touch lid. Lucky it's under the handle and you don't see it. Bottom line is either it is worth accepting it like it comes and working from there or it isn't. I would be willing to accept a Taco handle lid kettle if it had Dark Blue or a good Yellow porcelain.