Cramer Kik Step Steel Step Stool - Two Step Stool, Holds 350 lbs (Silvertone)

OK, it's a little pricey, that's why I chose the cheapest color.$53 for a new Kik-Step or $19 for a new bumper on my 30-year old unit seemed like a no-brainer when I looked at the rest of my veteran Kik-Step and figured the remaining plastic stuff was on it's last legs as well.However, when UPS literally dropped off the crushed and torn box and my wife showed it to me, my first reaction was to send it back immediately. We photographed the wreckage and decided that we would open what was left of the box since we could not return it in what was left of it's original "container."Miraculously, the Kik-Step was unscathed! Nice try UPS.But wait, MADE IN CHINA!?! Oh no! Strike two.Hmm, it feels pretty heavy, and sturdy too. Wow, That's heavy guage steel, and the design of the plastic parts is really thoughtful. The basic stool is the same, and the minor changes are an impovement. It comes in two parts, just like the old one. But wait, no screws? Well, let's at least LOOK at the instructions. It SNAPS together? How permanent can that be? Hey, this baby is really built, and look at the quality of the finish! OK, no skimping on the retainers . . I guess I'll see how well it goes together. I'll carefully line everthing up and press down evenly . . and . . SNAP!Solid, it feels solid. Much better than the old, made in USA one.Well, in a word, it's a KEEPER!New and improved, AND quality control. Amazing!Do I like it? You bet! I expect this beauty to last at least 40 years.It survived UPS and went together in a heartbeat. Now that's a good start.

In the world of great useful inventions, the cramer kik step ranks high. I've just purchased my second one. I bought the first one probably about 6 years ago and use it almost daily. It hasn't worn out, rusted, dented or become any less useful than it was the day I bought it. I decided that I needed one to keep downstairs as well. True, I could cart it up and down as needed but I need it in both places so frequently that it just seemed time to purchase another. And I got a great price on a "used" amazon warehouse deal. There is nothing at all used about the item I received. It is a clean and dent free beautiful silver stool that will fit in perfectly in my home based photo studio.Aside from being effortless to use and incredibly sturdy, this stool is also pretty darn good looking. I bought the copper color originally and it fits in really nicely in my copper, brown and rust kitchen. There is nothing ugly about this stool. Granted it wont fit in well with some decors, but not because it is unattractive. The folks at cramer saw a need to go beyond the library drab stool and infuse this with some great colors for home use.One last important point.... I am a shrinking 5' 7" (probably down to 5' 6" or less by now) and I can easily reach my 8' ceiling when standing on this stool. And I never feel even slightly unsteadly on it. Just roll it to wherever you need it and then when you step on it the thing anchors itself until you step off. I understand that if you weigh less than 30 pounds it wont anchor successfully but I am guessing that if you weigh less than 30 pounds you aren't doing the sort of home maintenance this thing was designed for.BOTTOM LINE: Best in class step stool. Incredibly well thought out and rock solid. Highly recommend

This is very sturdy, well-built, solid yet maneuverable. I did have a little problem getting the top part to fit on the bottom. I called customer service and a representative was available immediately. She knew the product and gave me a little suggestion for getting the top part to fit on the bottom. Once I followed her suggestion it worked perfectly. The product clicked into place and it is very solid. I use it in my kitchen. I purchased a new refrigerator with a bottom drawer freezer. That was not a good idea. This allows me to scoot up to it and get food out of the freezer without bending way over and having to go under a lip to get food out which tweaks my hip and back. Very happy for this solution. It also helps me to get to the top shelves in my kitchen very easily. I will probably purchase one for my garage to get to those top shelves and to be able to put some polish on the top of my car.

We have a high cupboard in our office so this comes in handy along with it being a good footrest. Maybe due to age but needed a rubber mallet to help get the 3 sections into the 3 slots. This steel step stool is great.

This classic industrial design product is as useful and attractive now as when it was first released. It glides easily and sets firmly in place when you step onto it. It is easy to move around and doesn’t take up much room. I have one at home, work, and have bought them for gifts.