I have these to hold the parts for painting. I've had others in the past that had a hole in the end that was the perfect size for kebab sticks. They are not the same size. With a little effort I was able to curl the ends of the kebab sticks. I have no reason to complain about the price, because in the end they worked well for my purpose. If you want to solder a metal rod or wire to the long end these are perfect for the job.