was brought a set last crimbo (same tools and even same box) but the name was not axminster
I don't doo a lot of carving but did find the gouges useful when hollowing out a small bowl.
and they are small which makes them good for carving out a precise recess in the handle of my knife project (to inlay a tablet)
oh and the gouges made a nice 'ye olde worldy' pattern on the out side of my bowl (really liked that)
but i only ever use 4 of the tools (both gouges, 90 degree tool, and one of the flat chisels ends) the others are just variations on the chisel end and i don't have a need (yet)
they came sharp and i have not blunted the edges yet.
I don't feel they'd like much abuse (levering/hammering into wood etc) but if used sensibly mainly for decorative stuff they keep sharp enough to work well.
They are small though so hands will hurt after use and you will not be able to tackle anything much larger than spoons and small bowls....ocasionally
hope it helps.
