Powerful, easy to use. One hand to operate it including speed control

I bought this two years ago, primarily for use as an immersion blender. So far, the immersion blender works fine. I rarely use the small chopper bowl. Tonight I used it, and after washing, I noticed that it had cracked along the bottom. This item has not been heavily used; it has never had boiling water poured in it; it has never been put in the dishwasher. Literally, a couple of times making pesto or chopping nuts, and now it's cracked. I expected better.

Bought this for my husband for Christmas. His first use of it was for his “famous” red sauce and it worked perfectly. He’s very pleased with it and I’m sure I will be too. Thank you!!