These things are awesome in my book. They close faster than the other guys. The release is now in a fantastic location. Can you combine them to double their size and turn them into shakers?! Come on. has reinvented the quick release. These are amazing things. However, when you start using "Made in China" materials, you end up with a "Made in China" product with something we all love. Quality "Made in China". sorry China. For the record, I was pressing the flashlight against the back of my chair as the break happened. Not even close to 300, 150, or even 50 pounds of pressure.