Seem to be well-made from a functional standpoint - particularly for the price. However, would not recommend this as a gift because the set I received had the handles rather beat-up. Some marks and dents in the wood appear to be from sloppy manufacturing techniques. Others are simply due to a complete lack of proper protection of the handles. Add to that, one of the utensils was missing a hanging cord as depicted. But, they will be serviceable.