These pliers are durable, comfortable to use and well made. Stamped steel profiles are hardened and riveted with clever design. Jaws are serrated. Comfortable handles are made of molded plastic and securely attached to steel profiles. These pliers were made in Italy and did NOT carry the Hakko trademark. They are simply marked "PE" and "Model PN-2005" on the handles. For the price, they're a great buy. The only reason I didn't give them four or five stars is because I'm a hard sorter and these tongs are for amateurs; no commercial production. I have had better quality pliers but they cost several times more than these CHP pliers and are designed for heavy commercial use.