You are doing a kitchen remodel. It has a DISHWASHER? ( I only ask as its the easiest, most energy efficient and even most sanitary method for washing dishes )

Moen, Delta, Brizo, Grhohe and more? All very good faucets. Or a separate spray if you like. I don't understand the 2 hand thing about the rinse. Really. : )

I don't use a dishwasher for lots of things: nonenameled cast iron, roasting pans, big stock pots, cookie sheets, the big plastic cups my husband loves. A great sprayer is definitely an asset.

My concern about the single hole faucets with pull down sprayers is that the torque from frequent tugging & pulling loosens the faucet installation over time. That was the case with my DIL's pull down sprayer -- the faucet kept getting loose..

I love my sprayer ...BUT when my adult son was staying with me he would not turn the sprayer back to the stream setting which drove my NUTS as I would turn on the faucet as the sprayer would get me ....

No good faucet will lose "torque" . You had junk before? Don't compare that to virtually ANY brand new faucet of decent quality.

All the sprayers I've had seem to work quite well and never had clients complain about them either.

I have a Kraus with toggle at the back so not really visible and I love it and really not anymore strain on my wrist than a light switch. BTW you want a work horse then forget a shiny finish. As for losing tourqe that is an install issue .

I enjoy my Kohler Artifacts faucet in polished chrome. I've had polished nickel finish before, and it was higher maintenance than polished chrome. From what I understand, Kohler's Artifacts line is one of the few faucets still made in their factory in Wisconsin.

The Artifacts' spray is very practical and usable - it has 3 modes: regular spray, berry spray to spray delicate things like raspberries, and sweep spray which is a fan shape so that it sprays down a dinner plate in one motion. I will not get a faucet where you have to hold down anything to keep it on spray. For example, sometimes I walk away from the faucet while it is spraying fruit in a colander, and do other things for a minute. Plus I simply don't want to have to be holding the lever. One of my favorite things about the Artifacts is how the faucet head is ergonomic - it just sits in the hand very nicely. I find the narrow skinny faucet heads that are in the more contemporary looks to be harder to grip, but that is just me.

Check it out in a store - it is very pretty, and you will see for yourself if you like the feel of it.

I have a Kohler Koi faucet. It has a two-function pull-down sprayhead with touch-control allowing you to switch from stream to spray.
The ceramic disc valves exceed industry longevity standards for a lifetime of durable performance.
The sweep spray features a specially angled nozzle that forms a wide, powerful blade of water to sweep your dishes and sink clean.
The magnetic docking system securely locks the sprayhead into place when not in use.
The MasterClean™ sprayface features an easy-to-clean surface that withstands mineral buildup.
Includes a soap/lotion dispenser.
I wash all my pots and pans in the sink and love this faucet: no issues.

Some of the larger Hansgrohe faucets have spray buttons that deactivate when the water is turned off. (It's actually annoying on the rare occasion I have a spraying project it because I conserve water and turn it off frequently.) My other kitchen faucet has a toggle--it's a cheap American Standard emergency hardware store purchase and it is at least as good quality as the HG. The toggle works well, but when it's left on, people are surprised and get wet. :)

I don't the sprayer for anything more than rinsing the sink and produce. Too wet. And Jan has a point: use the dishwasher for stuff you can (and don't prerinse).

I have the Waterstone Modern PLP, #9850, lever sprayer, polished nickel. Have had it for about 3 years and it truly is well built (and beautiful). I'm in my 60's and certainly have not had any wrist discomfort from holding the lever while spraying HOWEVER, it seems the question is whether you want a spray that is continuous without holding the lever or one that you need to hold on while spraying. Seems like a personal preference based on how you use it. I also like that it was easy to position the control on the front of the fixture and there were multiple size and arch options. I do like the look of the lever models and confess that if function is there, I think of my fixtures as "jewelry".

Thanks all for your comments! Janacalle - you have the model I want! But my DH feels he needs the toggle switch so the sprayer stays on without holding. There is a waterstone model with that, but it isn't as visually pleasing as yours. Geez, had no idea my husband and I had such opinions about kitchen faucets. Hah. Glad to hear no wrist pain. While on topic, if any opinions on Perrin and Rowe vs California Faucets for quality, thanks (if I don't go with Waterstone). These would be gooseneck button-style for sprayer, all about the same more or less. Appreciate you all.

I wouldn't get one you have to keep squeezed in order for it to spray. I'm not even that old and I'm losing my grip strength and have joint stiffness and achiness, especially my right index MCP joint -- even something as simple as keeping a trigger engaged is getting hard for me.

I believe you can always swap the toggle for the lever and visa Versa if you regret the decision .