ml> i've said it before and it always seems to be true... even with decent   
   ml> knife   
   ml> sets... it all comes down to using "cheap" chinese stainless steel...   
   ml> more   
   ml> specifically that which has larger chunks of carbon in the mix... after a   
   ml> time, this carbon starts breaking out and then you have a hole that gets   
   ml> worse and worse unti lit breaks...   
      
   I don't think these were ever made out of stainless steel.  Seems to be cost   
   cutting - and have seen this will all the automakers.     
      
   Part of it I think is because they really don't want the vehicles to last.   
   They want you to buy new ones every 3-5 years.  I don't fit that mold.   
      
   Speaking of the rust issue, cheap outdoor grills (and even some expensive   
   ones) do the same thing.     
      
   If it is something that will be outside in the elements and you want it to   
   last, you must use materials that don't rust.   
      
   - Mark   
      
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