I needed something solid to press ginger (my previous garlic press is not supported). For now, no problem. I just find it a bit expensive (approx. 20 euros when I bought it), but I did not want to risk falling on the poor. The "brush" integrated into the handle (piece of plastic equipped with small spikes sized to fit into the holes of a garlic press) greatly facilitates cleaning. This is very significant, especially when one does not have a dishwasher.