I am quite pleased with this set.  It is sturdy, compact and has no threaded handles to loosen over time.  The looped handle is part of the tool.  My only negative is the brush bristles were bent all sorts of directions from shipping and the material of the brush itself is very light.  I'm not sure how well it will clean up the ash.  It is new, so I've made a couple fires, which I've yet to clean.