It is an expensive soldering iron compared to some other ones out in the market, but the quality is second to none. The tips are constructed so good I think at the moment that won't ever deform from the heat unlike some other cheap soldering irons. It ignites consistently and ever time. The blow end is so valuable and by far the best with using it with heat shrink. It is expensive, but definitely the most professional soldering iron I have had. 5 Stars.