Final wrap up: sorry John, I'm keeping the Tak
I really like this thing: the spout's curve is perfect for the hario v60 01, and I can comfortably do a 3 minute pour if needed. Very solid, hefty feel, comfortable, though requires a side grip for me versus pistol grip on other kettles.
The issues:
-- handle gets hot if heated on the stove, such that I need to use a towel or glove
-- if I step out of the kitchen while it is heating on the stove and reaches boil before I come back, it burps more than 50% of the water out over the course of a couple minutes, on whatever range setting (low to high)
-- it is too shiny (I don't like shiny)
I believe I'd buy it over the hario or bonavita, two kettles I use on a regular basis. I'd really love to try that other ridiculously expensive one from Yama I think? The ugly one with wooden handle and super long spout.
That's all, thank you again for the opportunity to try and then to keep this awesome kettle
