I was very happy to receive them - pleasantly surprised at the quality. I'm not a big fan of fiberglass handles but they seem to be very well made. And they are REALLY heavy hammers. Not required for normal, simple, everyday work, but very good for some more complex buildings or complex, high-performance projects. The hammer will probably be used more and seems to be more durable than my other hammer which started breaking after normal hammer use. They're built for tougher jobs. Having only had a few very light pieces since I got them I'm not sure how they will hold up to big hammer blows but they certainly look and feel sturdy. I had to drive a nail in a bit and it was almost unnecessary. great set . . and would make a great gift for any artist.