I can't speak for others but I got mine from a previous owner, I don't know what he did with it, but I have stepped on it on the floor boards in my plow truck dropped it numerous times often carry it in my pocket with keys and assorted other things and nothing seems to bother it. I does show marks but a quick rub with a soft damp cloth and it looks good as new. It's an awesome mod, and at least mine seems to take the abuse in stride. My 2 cents.