I have to disagree with the two reviewers below. I ordered two portfolios for interview use - a Jack George one with full grain leather for $100 and this $**** item. My needs are simple, something well made, feels great to the touch (no *****, ***** cloth or plastic portfolios anymore), simple pockets inside, most important enough room to hold a thick stack of report / resumes. The Jack George one ($****) came beautifully packaged. Upon opening, there was a imperfection in the leather noticeable right in the front of the portfolio. Plus, it barely fit my 8 1/2 by 11 sheets of paper I needed. I was very dissapointed when I had to return the $**** item. Lo and behold, the $**** portofolio came and to my surprise, it was PERFECT! The leather was smooth, all the stitches were even, the touch felt great, and most important, its wide enough to fit all the papers and even an organizing file I bought. It looks expensive, much more than $**** and I am shocked that this one worked out rather than purportly higher quality item! I guess everyone's priorities are different. I dont need this to last me 30 years. I just need it to function perfectly right now. If your needs are like mine, buy it. You wont regret it.