The Norpro, by contrast, is rougher, has copper wire fastening the layers of bamboo that comprise the sides together, and is a bit sloppily made. It is not awful, just noticeably not as well made as the Typhoon product.

I'd say the Norpro one is average quality, and is fine if you are just going to use a bamboo steamer once in awhile. If you expect to use your steamer often or plan to keep it for a long time (or just prefer to buy good quality items), the Typhoon is really, I think, a very good choice. I have looked at other brands since, but have not seem one as nice (and, I gave away my Norpro).

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Disappointed.......  Jan 17, 2012
By kwilli
The quality of the steamer shown in the picture vs what was shipped to me is far from the product I received. The steamer was shipped poorly by USPS in a box that was way too small even with taping the box for shipment to me the box would not fully close, the steamer was not smooth and nice looking like the picture it was peeling and of poor quality. Needless to say I was pissed with this purchase I didnt send it back wasn't worth spending any further on shipping I just took a loss I do not plan to order from this seller again.

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Great Steamer  Nov 20, 2010
By Cheryl Mankin "Cherizac"
This bamboo steamer is well made. The tiers fit together well and it's easy to clean if you do it immediately. I'm very pleased with this purchase.

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very good  Feb 10, 2010
By D. Jacoby
This is the best way ever to cook fish. Then in a bottom layer cook broccoli and in a top layer spinach leaves. Turns out great.