Purchased to drill 20mm holes in 1/4" steel plates. I couldn't find the right size at local hardware stores. So decided to order from Amazon. Considering the relatively low price At the price I thought they would be good for a use or two.To my great surprise the bits stay sharp after a few uses.I would say they work just as well as the big brands you buy at your local hardware store.The Secret is to work slowly and take breaks to let the beat cool. Also, apply some cutting fluid or similar to the drill bit during breaks (I used a liquid wrench). For a 1/4" steel plate, it took 8-10 minutes and I stopped 5 times.