Does the set include a strainer?

No. The box holds only the 28 oz. and 18 oz. tins, so you need a Hawthorne or julep strainer separately.

Is this a Boston shaker or a cobbler shaker?

It is a Boston-style set: two tins that nest, with no built-in cap or strainer. You seal them with a firm tap and break the seal by hand.

How does it compare with a cheaper tin set?

The steel is heavier gauge and the bottoms are capped, so it feels more solid and resists dents better than thin, unbranded tins. The trade-off is more weight in the hand.

Can I use the tins separately?

Yes. The 28 oz. tin works as a large mixing tin and the 18 oz. tin as a smaller shaker or cheater tin.

Will the satin interior scratch or stain?

The satin finish is designed to hide wear better than a polished interior, and 18/8 stainless resists rust with normal washing and drying.

Is it dishwasher safe?

Hand washing and immediate drying is the safer routine; the mirror exterior can spot and dull in a dishwasher.

Where is the Barfly Weighted Shaking Tin Set cheapest?

At Restaurant Supply, for $9.14, 70% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Barfly Weighted Shaking Tin Set?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Restaurant Supply, Rapids Wholesale Equipment, Central Restaurant Products, Bar Keeper, KaTom Restaurant Supply.