If I could give this junk zero stars I definitely would!. The handle broke off at the spike and a spring flew out, it's all cast iron, as is an integral part of the rest. They have several different versions of this played in brass or copper, some are cast iron and some are aluminum. These spikes heat up more than fireworks at about 70% of their rated output. Absolute junk that no one should spend their money on. They have good insulators and a grip that's too big for someone with smaller hands than a monster.