Tongs Could Be Wider
I mainly wanted a tool set that I could use outside for my grill since I like to move the charcoal around when it is hot without burning myself. The tongs do a terrific job for this. For regular fireplace use, the tongs are not quite as wide as they should be to do a good job. When you try to pick up wood, it is kind of shaky in the tongs depending on the size of the wood. Coal doesnt stay in like it should either, but tends to fall through. Don't be concerned that it says some assembly required. All that is needed is to screw the handles onto the poker, tongs, shovel, broom and stand. I wouldn't give it a perfect rating, but pretty close.