i was looking for a small flask that would be easy to somehow take out without having to carry a big purse for it.  the flask itself looks great, no problems.  the buckle isn't great, not polished so fingerprints get all over, the inside when you take the flask out is discolored so looks dirty, and the hinge on the back is really stiff.  also, just something i hadn't accounted for, its got a big 1cm prong coming out the back for the belt.  maybe good for guys belts but for girls this won't fit.  also means if like me you were hoping to carry it some other way (on a leg strap, for ex) that could do some nasty bruise damage if it gets bumped.  overall though wasn't expensive, is unique, and the flask is still great so pretty good.