I got it primarily because I had experience with the same but quite a while ago (the classic Tikky from the '80s). Overall, it's okay. The quality seems satisfactory although quite a few parts that were metal in the old one are plastic in this one. The only thing that puzzled and bothered me was that compared to the classics, this one is a bit more bulky. If you expect it to be the same as the old ones, then know this important difference. Bonus point, the retractable tip.