When I have vendors in my office that try and sell me something, I'm either doing one of two things. Yawning over their boring product line, or slapping their hands when they try and pick up my cool desk accessories, which is exactly what I have to do with this item. This "modified for desk use" engine cylinder does it all; holds your pens and pencils, your sticky back notes, and your paper clips inside the exhaust port! 5" x 5" and 3 1/2" tall. If you like slapping vendors up the side of the head, get one. It's really functional and looks totally cool on your desk. The perfect gift for any gearhead.