I love Needle Felting, and its been part of my life for several years. I have been looking for a comfortable, safe needle-holding tool because my hands become sore and stiff sometimes just working the needle alone. I found this product on Amazon, and I must say it is an impressive item for the price. It comes with a needle included and a sturdy cap, which is excellent protection for me and for the housed needle. (You can replace the needle, and the product comes with complete instructions on how to do this. Save the card for future reference!) This device has a purple, ridged grip zone, making for safer and secure holding while you work on your project. I like this, and I am able to comfortably navigate my project without the strain / discomfort of pinching a single needle.Helpful hints:Be aware that the safety cap fits snugly on the device, and I believe that is intentional for protection. If you turn the cap in one direction, you will unscrew the needle housing. (This is the first step if you need to replace the needle.) To remove the cap, you can pull it straight off, but be mindful where your hand is because if you do it too sharply you can poke yourself. For me, I have found that a soft, slow twist in the opposite direction as the "remove needle" direction helps to slid the cap away carefully. With any needle felting tool, make sure you are focused and attentive to what you are doing or trying to accomplish. Also, remember felting needles can snap if they are angled or bent while working. Be sure to follow the advice on the card for using this tool.I recommend this device if you like to do faces, heads, hands, and other fine detail work. This device can be used with a needle felting mat or a foam block. / If you allow your children to do needle felting, you should supervise them as this, "a functioning sharp point," could be a dangerous tool if mishandled or misused.