Sturdy construction and easy to use. However, it takes a little effort to loosen until you find it gently pushes to tighten and then pushes the button to loosen very easily. The quality of the leather appears to be excellent. Seems to last a long time. Unlike my belts with buckle holes, this one adjusts in very small increments. After a few beers and nachos, it's nice to loosen up just enough to accommodate my new baby nacho. Then it puts on easily when I need it. The buckle is quite heavy and could probably make a decent defensive weapon if needed - always planning a zombie apocalypse.