Metrokane Clear Retro Ice Crusher

This looks like an ice crusher I used 50 years ago, but that one was American made and solidly constructed. This one was made in China and is very flimsy. The handle broke off during the third use. This was my third (and last) ice crusher from Metrokane, and the shortest lived of the three. The others lasted a few months before breaking. I would gladly pay more to obtain a sturdy, well-constructed ice crusher, but apparently no one makes a durable model

Just like the 50s again. Neighbors have been gathering for Friday 5:00 cocktails. Different cocktails are featured each time and having retro bar gear adds to the fun.

The handle on the ice crusher came apart and all the parts fell into the ice. We couldn't get it put back together. Thinking this was an aberration we exchanged it. Nope, same problem the second time. We didn't even get one use out of two items. This ice crusher is very poorly engineered. Don't waste your tie ordering this model.

I bought one, and used it for about six months, and it broke. But I liked the results so much, I bought another, and by being a little gentler with it, the crusher lasted much longer. It is cool looking, and while it works well, someone had suggested a bag/hammer combo, which indeed might give you better results.

I purchased this as a gift for my boyfriend, who loved my this exact same metrokane ice crusher my parents have owned for years. Their version is exactly like the picture in the listing, all metal top and a plastic base with a chrome finish, giving the illusion of a sleek all metal ice crusher. I instead received the clear acrylic base model, which looks far too trendy in my opinion and makes it look cheaper than the all chrome finish model appears. (I realize they are both really plastic and equally sturdy, but the illusion of a heavy duty ice crusher is nice.) I returned this, as I only ordered it because I could only find the clear acrylic elsewhere and that wasn't what I wanted. I was told they could not exchange it for the one in the picture, and no mention was made of the clear base in the product description. I'm sure this newer model ice crusher would do just as well as the chrome finish, as the top is the same all metal as the older model so I gave it two stars, but I wish they would bring back the chrome finish.

Works great. Does the job, but I do smash my knuckles on the counter, just like my 30 year old crusher.

What an awful product. I received it August 10 and today, September 15, the handle broke. Come on, only 35 days of use?! That's ridiculous. The grinder part is made of heavy metal, but the base is thin plastic. Perfect combo for a breakdown. I would have been better off with a sealable plastic bag and a hammer for crushing ice. Of course, was so excited when I got it and it worked, that I threw out the packaging. So, now I can't even return the cursed thing. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! Wish I hadn't.

This ice crusher is exactly as I wanted. It has a strong metal crushing chamber, metal blades and grate. It allows for coarse or fine crushed ice. It takes my martinis to a new level.