I bought it at too good a price to pass up ($99) and I think I got my money's worth, but at the suggested retail price you would be much better off getting a quality set more normally Buying irons when you're not spending a lot of time kicking in doors and knocking down walls. It can work just as well as most Halligan tools, but the weight makes the tool a little less handy and it still works best when paired with an ax that weighs around 30 pounds.