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This barbell was great when I purchased it 5 months ago, but, now, whenever I touch the threaded ends where the plates go on, my hand is covered in metal shaving splinters. The finish is sharp when it chips, and I've included a photo of some splinters that I couldn't get out of my fingertips after the last workout--imagine your hand covered in them! I don't have an issue with them otherwise, but I wish I knew about this or I would have gladly paid more for a barbell that's part cactus! (Scroll through the reviews for another person who has the same issue--it is definitely not isolated!)