The crochet hooks offer the usual KnitPro quality. They are not only beautiful to look at, they are also very comfortable to use. The needles are smoother than bamboo needles, which makes crocheting easier. You do not have thickened grip, in case of doubt you can pull out the crochet hooks forward out of the loop, I admit that I find it in again and quite handy. The case is not fancy or modern, but does the job and protect the needles when they are not used straight. The price is of course not without, but who like to crochet and the wherewithal, is thus safely enjoy.