Case does its job, but there is one con: like one other one-star reviewer stated (paraphrasing), 'the rubber pieces inside the case to hold the blade, leaves sticky marks on the blade.' Apparently, it's not too hard to wipe off if you use a bit of vegetable oil, but if you're like me, and are a bit OCD about ANYTHING having unwarranted marks of them, this case may become a bit inconvenient when storing your knife. Nevertheless, this case in no way deserves one star for one little flaw. I'm sure most of us who cook just want a product that does its job-- stores knife and keeps from dulling. 4 1/2 stars from me.