Warning - product is not as portrayed on site
I purchased 4 of these as a gift to my mother and grandmother.  I turned them onto Ruby Stone years ago, but they are not able to find them locally anymore.  This set had the buffer added which they didn't need, but wouldn't mind if it was in the package; the real purchase here was the Ruby Stone file itself.<br /><br />The picture shows the Ruby Stone like I expected to receive it - a pullout version like I have used in the past.  It's always been very easy to use and, most importantly easy to handle and gentle.  There are arthritic hands in play here.  Instead the file is some sort of flip out side-sheath with a very point top.  I guess you are supposed to be able to flip it out or pull it out completely (since whenever I flip it it just end up coming out all the way) and then put it back.  I found it hard to get out (the plastic is cheap and curves in to grab the file) and almost impossible to get back in.  There is no way that arthritic hands could handle.  I think the pointy end, combined with the difficulty to manage, only makes this a dangerous combo.  Sure, if someone removes the file for them the first time they can ditch the case but I hate that then there is nothing protecting the stone file from breaking (this version is much thinner than past versions as well, by about half the thickness.  And, not that this makes any difference but is nice to know, it is white vs the original pink).<br /><br />Overall, I am very disappointed.  I tried to return the files but will have to pay shipping even though I was misled.  So now I am stuck with them.  I will scour local stores to find something different for my mother and grandmother.<br /><br />I do not recommend this product unless you cannot find any other ruby stone alternative.  And I hope the image gets updated so others are not misled and left to hold the expense for a product they don't want like I was.
Rating: 1 stars