I've been using this for about 3 days. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but as you can see in the 5th photo, there's a clip mark of about 1mm, which is difficult to see. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection. The retail price was around 20,000 yen. About Claro Walnut: The tree height is relatively low. While general walnut trees grow tall, Claro walnut grows low and spreads out. About Walnut: One of the world's three major fine woods. It has a deep, dark brown color and beautiful wood grain, is highly durable, and is used in a wide range of applications such as furniture, flooring, and building materials.