I bought this set for my son who was going to cook a big Thanksgiving meal, including a large turkey (his first turkey). He was happy when he saw them and even happier when he used them. All pieces are best quality stainless steel--heavier than the usual ones. The measuring cups are especially sturdy. The set includes an extra set of measuring spoons. Neither he nor I figured out the single spoon with the alligator clip, but we came up with some humorous "maybe" uses. This set would be a useful gift for a newly wed, for a single person who is setting up housekeeping for the first time, or for someone who wants to upgrade an older set.