VERY sturdy!  This thing is very heavy and well made, and much larger than other fireplace tool kits I have had in the past.  I think this kit will actually withstand the test of time in my house as we use our fireplace nearly every day during winter months. The color was a little different than what I expected, I expected more of of a copper color and this is more of a brown, but it still looks great in my space.  Very nice kit!