OXO products are often worth the extra cost, and this is one of them! I tried cheaper, no-name strainers, even ones that claimed to be stainless steel, and regretted it. I have this OXO strainer and a larger one of the same kind, and they haven't rusted after many uses. The grip handle makes it easy to hold onto when dumping something heavy into the strainer. I know, it's just a strainer, but it's one that should last you a long time!