A student picked up a five-piece set of Benjamin's HSS M2 tools and asked me if I thought they were any good. They appear to be hard stainless that will hold an edge, but are on the smallish side. The assortment (roughing gouge, 3/8" bowl gouge, parting tool, skew, and 1" bullnose scraper) and the rather short handles makes me think this set is designed for spindle work and smaller projects.

He paid $50 at an estate auction, which is probably a good deal. Anyone else familiar with these? They're an upgrade from most beginners' sets, right?