Haven't had it in a long time or used it a lot but so far it has worked very well. It's easy to pry open the lid, having found that I have to use my fingernail or a small screwdriver to get into the safety latch to open it. Slightly open. I had some small wire cutters that I used for crafting. They seem to have somehow rusted through disuse and improper storage. This oil softened the joints and easily removed the rust.