So I wanted to wait a bit to test them to see how they hold up. Really good. I have a HF 7X12 mini lathe that I use to machine smaller diameter parts. Like my wedding ring and my wife's wedding ring. (uses a meteorite but that story is for another time) Handles and parts for my telescope. These tools did everything I hoped they would, and they stayed relatively sharp too. Con was that the splitting tool was too long for me to use for anything longer than a 1/2" round bar. Thanks and hope this helps