KIK Black Oxide Drill Bit Set Straight Shank Twist Drill Bit, High Speed Steel for Wood Plastic Aluminum Alloy, 1/16"-1/4", Total 13pcs

durable titanium nitride coating. decent metal-hinged storage box. very good price.

Nice little drill set reason for the 4 stars is getting the drills out is a pain in the ***

We have a loss problem in our household where pretty much every tool or piece of hardware gets lost at some point, typically to be found some days, weeks, or months later in an inexplicable location, but sometimes never to be seen again. And with things like drill bits, that effect is even more pronounced and occurs more quickly. As a result, I’d taken to buying cheap drill bits that get stripped on first use or break on the fourth or fifth use, and I’d recently been questioning my weighting of how much we’d value good quality parts versus how likely it is that we’d lose them within the first couple of days. It’s probably because I’ve always bought the bargain bin drill bitgs that I’ve only ever gotten them in those cheap plastic cases that break, just like the bits, within a few days of purchase. After that, my drill bits have always come tumbling out into whatever tool box or belt I’m using at that time, which no doubt is a huge part of why they all get lost.This product tempted me on two fronts. The obvious one of a locking case for the bits, and the titanium coated set that are advertised as being able to drill through nearly everything I ever want to drill through. And I am very happy to say that several weeks in, I not only still have every single bit (and they’re even in the proper places in the case!!), but I have also used them to drill in metal, something I’d attempted only once before with disastrous results. These bits made it seem like I was drilling through plywood, and they didn’t look even a bit worse for wear afterward. I’m thrilled, but I recognize that it may be my low level of expectations that led to this glowing review. Others who have more experience with really good bits may have a different take. But for casual DIY types, I think these are a downright bargain and are much better than bargain bin quality.

They are nice drill bits. I have only really used for a thin aluminum piece and some dense wood pieces and I had zero issues. It is almost impossible to get these out of the case which is the only negative aspect I have with the set.

This product is made of cheap materials. The first time I used two of the bits they broke in half. I’ve had tap sets before and never had this problem.