This set of pliers turned out to be exactly what I expected - a pretty decent set of pliers. They're inexpensive - a branded set costs 3-4 times more - and I think they're good value for money. They work, are lightly oiled to keep them from rusting during the long sea voyage from China, and should last for several years. This is the second backup set for me. If you want high quality, you have to pay the highest prices. I took off a star because the plastic bag they were put in was already torn - I bought thicker bin bags!