The fit and finish on this stem is competive with stems that cost almost twice as much. The design, especially around the steerer clamp, is eerily similar to an American product that many consider the benchmark in terms of function and aesthetics. But where the "benchmark" stem uses M3 bolts this stem uses M4 bolts. This is a major improvement. As advertised, everything is CNC'd, inside and out, top to bottom.Why Origin8 doesn't get more attention is a mystery to me, I could not be happier with this part or many of the other parts from their lineup.Did I mention the price? What a deal!