Customer Reviews

Steeltek 18/8 Stainless Steel 3-Piece Canister Set with Windows

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It's really not hard for a container to live up to the task for which it was created. If you can put stuff in it, and that stuff stays in the container under normal use, that is the measure of success. These containers fully succeed at that task.

On top of that, they go beyond the call of duty by providing a handy window by which to view the level of the contents, as well as being ridiculously attractive, at least as kitchen containers go.

There are flaws in the execution, however. First off, the containers ship with oval "Steeltek" decals on the lids, approximately two inches wide. I honestly don't even know why the decals were necessary, the box states quite clearly who made the containers. Anyway. In the set I received, only one of the three decals removed easily, the other two leaving behind paper and adhesive residue (and yes, I was careful). I had to resort to hand-washing with soap and warm water to remove the gunk, at which point I found the second flaw.

The lids screw on to the containers, which is great for keeping contents securely inside... the problem is that the metal lid itself is not threaded, rather there is a sort of threaded plastic o-ring glued inside the lid. This might not be a problem, but for the fact that water is easily trapped between the lid and the plastic ring... I could shake what appeared to be a fully dried lid and still hear water sloshing around inside it. On top of that, the o-ring in the smallest container was actually loose (whether it came that way originally, or whether the warm water and soap loosened it, I don't know). It would stay inside the lid just fine, but it would turn freely, which made screwing the lid onto or off of the container body pretty much impossible. Fortunately, a little epoxy seems to do a good job of holding it securely in place.

Overall, these containers do their job well, and they look good doing it. Just be aware that there's a little more to them than you see in the picture.

I've had this set for years purchased from a retailer. I use these to store flour and sugar. Two major problems: 1. It's difficult to twist and open. The lid it too wide to get my fingers over it and there's no handle to grab and twist. I find it very awkward and difficult and approach it with dread. If it's not closed tight, bugs will get in. When it's closed just a little tighter than it needs to be (which you can't tell,) it's that much more difficult to open. 2. The opening is too narrow to be able to scoop flour out into a measuring cup without flour falling outside the container. I'm now in the market for a new cannister set.
On the plus side, these cannisters will last forever. The ability to see what's inside the containers is always useful. I'll switch to storing something else. Just not sugar and certainly not flour.

In my quest to store frequently-used cooking foodstuffs, I've kept bulk grocery items in all sorts of containers. The bags they come in from the store, various reused jars, resealable containers, etc. There was always something that made reusing containers irritating, either the opening being small for refilling, glass jars were heavy and/or breakable, plastic picks up tastes and smells. Or my least favorite, opening the container to find out you don't have enough of whatever it was.

When I saw this 3-piece canister set, I couldn't wait for them to arrive. These are lightweight, have easy open lids and wide mouths for refills, and (my fave) windows so you can see not only what is in each container but how much is in the canister. They clean easily and the stainless steel lets you change what you keep in the jar without the next item picking up the taste or smell of the previous foodstuff.

I think my kitchen just thanked me.... :-)

I purchased these canisters because I liked the industrial look, and the handy viewing window. After using them for about a year I am now in the market for a new set of canisters. These canisters are very sturdy, do keep your food sealed and dry, and are reasonably attractive as long as you don't look too closely at the raw edged plexiglass window and the excess epoxy. They also collect fingerprints very easily, although in fairness all stainless steel finishes are likely to have this problem. The problem with these canisters is that they are very difficult to open. I have medium-sized male hands and it is a stretch to open the largest canister. If using the canisters for sugar in particular, you must make certain to keep the threaded plastic rims very free of excess sugar or you will have an extra difficult time opening as the sugar crystals tend to gum up the threaded lids. I think these canisters would be satisfactory if they had pop-off tops, the threaded top does not seem to be the best design for loose food storage.

For my next canister purchase I will be seeking an item with a silicon sealed pop-off top, rather than a screw top. I've seen several such items available on Amazon, and I would strongly recommend taking a look at them before purchasing this item.

This reviewer has seen some impressive kitchenware in his time, but none as revolutionary as these incredible 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Canisters with Viewing Window from Steeltek.
Cutting to the chase, these canisters will change your life. Not only are they attractively moulded in fashionable, contemporary stainless-steel, their lids are rubber lined to restrict air and moisture entry, ensuring that whatever you choose to store in them stays fresh and dry. The best, and most incredible feature of these magnificent canisters is their Viewing Window. Astounding. You can actually see the contents of the canisters as they sit there on your shelf. You don't have to take them down to check if it's time to buy more rice or pasta when you're off to the shops. Think of the time that'll save you. Incredible.

I ordered this item and, unfortunately, it arrived with only 2 canisters. Other than the piece of styrofoam that would have held the smallest canister in place (had it been there) there was no sign of a a 3rd canister. The other 2 were very attractive and seemed likely to be functional. I returned it to Amazon straightaway. For an item that cost (with shipping) around $60, I ended up with credits to my banking card totalling a little over $100. Despite 2 emails to Amazon customer service trying to give them their money back, each email resulted in an apology and some more money being given to me. Even my sense of right and wrong grew tired of trying to explain the increasingly-complicated errors on Amazon's part. Thanks Amazon!