I bought this Zick Zick Zyliss to replace our original one that we bought in Germany 34 years ago and that sadly cracked a week ago. This new version works just as well and seems to be of equal quality, so I expect it to last just as long. It looks just like in the product photos in the listing and is just as described. The blades are nice and sharp but safely covered to prevent accidental cuts. The plastic guard is thicker than in the original version and so is the clear 'cup' which can be used to hold and store chopped food with the included lid. It easily chops up garlic, onions, nuts and other like food items and is dishwasher safe so cleaning isn't a problem either. Love my Zick Zick Zyliss and highly recommend!