Just received today and am delighted with this purchase. Yes it is expensive, but it is beautifully made, easy to use, clean, and will last a lifetime. No regrets. Definitely recommend.

Though some reviewers indicated they did not like how long it took to press the tofu, I feel the simple and solid design was perfect. The design uses gravity and the weight to gradually press the moisture out, without disturbing the shape. The stainless still components ensure I'm not ingesting plastic, nor will it break after only a few months use. This virtue alone justifies the price. Overall I'm extremely pleased with this item, and feel it will be a useful part of my regularly used kitchen tools for years to come.

Expensive, but I love it, and it was worth it for me! Just the right size for a block of grocery store tofu, easy to use, easy to clean, and looks great on the counter, too.
Pro-tip based on looking at the other reviews: This thing isn't designed for you to literally press down on it. That will just crack the tofu. Instead, you just set the weight on the tofu block and walk away. This is purely a gravity-based press. Basically, if you're used to pressing tofu with kitchen towels and a cast iron pan or stack of books, this press will have the same effect. It won't be faster -- It will do the same thing as any weight, only more neatly and without the need for paper towels or kitchen towels. A plastic spring-loaded model might press the tofu faster. But, the tradeoff is, it's plastic. If you want to avoid plastic, you won't do better than this gadget!
Possible negative: It doesn't come with any kind of plate or tray to catch the water as it drains from the tofu. You'll need to set it on a plate or dish. I kinda wish it had been designed with its own little tray underneath that you could just empty! I do miss the convenience of just being able to drain the water off the top of the plastic model. But aside from that, I couldn't be happier with it!

I'm new to tofu in an attempt be healthier and to be kinder to animals and the environment. I've tried cooking tofu a few times in the past with lackluster results. I never knew about pressing tofu to allow maximum flavor enhancement. Wow. What a difference. Tofu itself is flavorless IMHO, but when you press the water content out of it and then cook it or marinate it before cooking it, it readily absorbs the flavors in your dish. And this tofu press is the absolute BEST and worth the money! Made in the USA, which is important to me, it is incredibly well made - heavy, tough and virtually indestructible. It will provide many years of use, and using it simple and easy. It presses tofu quickly, effectively removing all extra liquid in about 15 minutes. No screws, springs, hinges or other breakable parts. Washing it after use is super easy. I couldn't be happier. Also, Raw Rutes is a fabulous company that provides excellent customer service. I love supporting them. Definitely worth the splurge.

I like that it is simple and works! Removes all of the water just like advertised!