It is rare for a product to perform as well as it is reported to. It is even more rare when it out performs its reviews. This is such a product. It works perfectly and has a good feel and balance to it. One reviewer said that it had a heirloom quality to it and I do believe they were correct. I'm thinking about having mine engraved! You will not go wrong by purchasing this shoe horn. I can't imagine how one could work any better only worse.