I am very impressed with this briefcase, it is made of high quality leather ( don't worry about the scuffs and marks that will come with use - this is a sign of high quality leather - I am in the furniture industry and the better the leather the more it will scuff and show marks). The leather is a thick cut and is beautiful. The craftsmanship is unusually good for this price. All of the metal parts are brass. It holds my MacBook 15" laptop and a bunch of work with no problem. The handle is well made and I believe it will withstand the test of time. I had looked at several others (Kenneth Cole, David King, etc. in stores before purchasing this and I can not believe the quality for the money. If you want a briefcase that will look shiny and new and like plastic, this is not for you. If you want a briefcase that is durable, well made, and with high quality leather this is a great product.