I received a set of these drills a few years ago. I've never had to sharpen them (and I've built theater sets and props and drilled a lot). These are the best drill bits I've ever had (and a word to the wise: don't buy DeWalt bits). The common (but small) sizes 1/16, 3/32 and 1/8 are often lost or damaged. - This set has an extra size of these sizes.