Yeah I doubt I would buy another 544 if I came across it. It would mean living with screwdrivers in my purse or pocket! I guess it was a practical monetary change to put plastic in an otherwise sturdy and metal machine. It's a shame really. Even if they last for 35 some years. Still I wouldn't right off the brand as whole. Im not fond of the "one bad apple spoils the batch" mentality.
