I like the simple look of these, and they seem well made, but I've encountered two problems: 1. the tongs is awkward to use, because one of the handles slots into the handle of the other when not in use, and as a result it is shorter and thinner and hard to get a good grip on. When holding a flaming log, a good grip is important. 2. The bristles on the broom were smashed out of shape during shipping, and three months later they still look like they have bed-head.