I read the review about the spot welds, so I looked, and mine are fine.  If they do ever come loose, I would just repair it with JB Weld.  This is a fine strainer.  It has a nice handle length.  The only thing I don't like is the grip, but I can live with it.  I would have preferred a solid round grip, rather than the thin rectangle.  It doesn't give as much padding tot the hand and it feels a bit awkward.  But overall, I like it and will keep it.