The tools are great and the smaller size was perfect for my small hearth.  They are heavy duty iron.  They look and feel like they will stand the test of time.  I rated them a 4 instead of a 5 because the fit on the tongs is a bit too tight and the finish is rubbing off on the inside of arms where the hinge pin is located.  As you can only see this when the tongs are in use, it is not that big of a deal and i'm sure they will loosen up over time.  Overall I think they were a great buy.  The quality is great and the price was not too expensive. I would definitely recommend this tool set to anyone looking for traditional fireplace tools.