Duke, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your thoughts on the Sophisticates 3-3/4 in. (96mm) Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze Tapered Bow Cabinet Pull. I am sorry that it appears the the finish is coming off of this pull, I know that is disappointing. If you give our Customer Care Specialists a call, they would be happy to help you reach a resolution. They are available Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST and can be reached at 800.542.3789 or at customersolutions@libertyhardware.com. I apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to resolving this for you as soon as possible. We appreciate your feedback. Best, Customer Care Team