Side by Side Comparison of: Panacea vs Uniflame

Not only does this look elegant, it is functional. Great addition to the fireplace area.

These seem to be good quality for the price and came through their first season very well.

exactly what my husband asked for

Great purchase..very satisfied with the product!!!

Excellent fire set. Feels quality, but doesn't break the bank.

This toolset has all the tools we need for our nightly fires in the fireplace (large or small). The stand is sturdy and sits level. We like how the top simply hooks over the bar--no trying to fit it exactly in a thin space like many toolsets--and there's no need to keep tightening the top because it comes unscrewed all the time. Plus, no assembly--it's good to go right out of the box.

These are great and sturdy for the price. I like the style of the grabbers better than others, which is why I bought this set. You have to assemble to pieces when it firsts arrives, which just means screwing on the handles and the base. The holders swivels, like a lazy susan, so that when you are tending to the fire you can grab whatever you need most at that moment with ease instead of having to reach around. Made from cast iron.

I love a good bargain and this set came at a great price and the quality is good.. My 16 year old son assembled this by himself and said it was easy to do. Looks nice on the mantel and works well for our needs. I priced these sets in the store and online and this set is MUCH cheaper than others I found. Why pay a lot of money for something you are going to poke a fire with and clean soot out of the fireplace with?

These are so nice and sturdy. If you're looking for something plain and simple but not so big, this is it. The assembly took me about 5 mins, very easy. However, I had 5 slots to put my tools in but only had 4 tools as you can see on my attachment.

Used these tools now for 3+ months with my high efficiency wood stove. Build quality is "mostly" good. The broom unit brushes were a little compressed (skewed to one side) like it had been left to sit on them too long. Only issue experienced is that either the handle or bottom hook of the log poker loosens after a couple of uses. I will have to put some lock-tight or something similar on it. I only hand tightened (i.e. didn't use pliers) during initial assembly as to avoid scratching the tools. Shovel is sturdy and log "tongs" are useful as well. Admittedly, I use the shovel, broom and poker the most. Overall I'm quite happy with the purchase.

I spent weeks researching fireplace sets for my husband. Initially, I ordered a set that was wrought iron and quite a bit more expensive. When that set arrived, I was shocked to find that the black paint was actually chippped on several of the items. Fortunately, Amazon is a wonderful company, and quickly issued a return label so I could ship it back. I subsequently chose this set as a replacement. It is wonderful, and my husband couldn't be happier. The pieces are very solid and feel good in the hand. They are also quite functional, particularly the gripper, which is useful for picking up and arranging hot pieces of wood. Additionally, the set looks lovely in my den. Very happy with this purchase and I would recommend this set to anyone searching for fireplace tools.

Got this set fast and it was easy to assemble. Strong heavy black steel that should last you a lifetime. Looks great and fully functional. Highly recommended and all you need.

ok for the money.

A decent fireplace toolset that does what it's meant to: move fiery logs & coals, clean up ash, etc. I just wish the shovel was a little larger. Good buy for the price though.

Works and decent quality

Nice wrought iron set. However, the tongs do not close properly. You close them and then they spring open again

Item was received and looked just like in the picture. It does the job without being to bulky and looks nice by the fireplace.

This is a good tool set. I bought the minuteman gloves, and so the only things i use on this set is the shovel and broom, ocassionally i use the poker. You can reach right in with the gloves. I keep a fire burning all day, and the only reason i give this four stars, is that when moving hot embers with the shovel, the paint burns off. No big deal, no more Sergeant Major inspecting my gear. Great set for the price.

We bought this tool set for our fireplace more as a decorative item since we have gas logs. If using in a regular fireplace I have no doubt that the sturdy case tools would hold up well. The only downside is the broom is a little flimsy with teh bristles. I'm sure it will work for my needs but not so sure about long term if I was burning real logs.

I received this in a timely fashion but upon opening the shovel had a large dent with flakes of paint coming off. They were very nice and returned my item with no problems but I wish there was a way we could have just kept the set and gotten a new shovel instead of returning everything and having to repurchase. Overall this seems like a quality set for the price but there was no damage to the box so obviously quality control isn't real great.

Solid and sturdy products. Easy to assemble, although everything doesn't screw together perfectly straight (for those who may be bothered by this). Everything does its job as it should. Only negative I can potentially see is that the fibers in the broom seem like they can be susceptible to falling out easily. All things considered, I would definitely recommend this product based on price and quality.

PROS: Among the least expensive among similar offerings; sturdy enough for the purpose - seems to be holding up well during first few weeks of heavy usage with a small woodstove, small footprint, and well-balanced (does not feel like less stable once a tool or two is taken off one side)CONS: Several of the shaft holes were drilled off-center or incompletely - assembly was possible but with some added effort and 4-in-1

Good fireplace set, at a reasonable price. They LOOK really good... The stand is a little bit wobbly tho at times, i think the screw comes loose at the bottom a bit but its totally worth it for the price. The log grabber is not capable of picking up really heavy logs without bending a bit, but still works great.

This is certainly not the finest fire set you'll find. There's some wiggle and play in the stand and the pieces are not super solid. However, for the price, it's a fantastic set and does the job nicely. If you're really picky about your fire set get something else, but if you're like me and just need it occasionally it gets the job done.

Tips over a lot. Mostly due to kids and dogs brushing up against it, but a wider base would be amazing !

You get what you pay for. These are not very well made. The tongs are awkward to use. Get the job done, but next time will invest in better set.

Light in weight. Not what I expected.

First, I would like to say that the package the tools came in was torn up. Not sure if it was a returned item that was a resent to me. Second, the tools were smaller that I bought they would be, only 23" long. The stand is 30" total. I thought the tools were about 30". The quality of the small tools is good. Its a usable set, but if I were to order again I would but a larger set.

Ordered on thing and got something completely different. The simple four-way footing seen in the image with four 'squared' handled tools has become an elongated two-sided stand. Did not return it due to it's still great quality metal, all the tools are there... It's just a different structure than what is pictured.I have a good item, just not what I ordered.

This is a basic fireplace set, as you would expect from the price. The construction is hefty solid metal and it has a fairly simple, sleek look. However, the design of the tongs in this set is a bit lacking in that the handle parts don't lock together, or set into place in a secure way at all. So I "fixed" it by putting some black electrical tape in the right spot so it sticks in place, but without that the tongs would often fall open while hanging on the stand. Secondly, the brush we got is not the same as the nice, rustic looking brush pictured with this set. The brush we got is a boring little black square block at the bottom with black bristles attached. It works fine and was not enough of a disappointment to return it, just be aware that if you really care about that particular brush style, it's not what you're going to get.It's simple and works fine (with minor modifications) and not quite as advertised--3 stars in my book.

Does the job, looks better from a distance. Clearly made cheaply in some Chinese factory staffed with hand toilers. Handle holes off center, threads in poor shape and porous surface on all the casings (think pot-metal in an over used casting mold). Been there twice so I know what I am talking about.

This was a nice looking, cheap fire place set and overall serves its purpose well. However, the poker piece broke off the handle after about a month of normal use, which was disappointing. I contacted Amazon and they sent us a replacement set which was great and we've had no problems with the new set so far.

The wooden handles keep "unscrewing" from the posts. Perhaps we need to glue the two together, but that shouldn't have to be the case.

This fireplace set is ok. It feels heavy duty, but doesn't look too fancy. Assembly is easy. The bristles on the brush aren't too thick. If I saw this on a store shelf and was able to put my hands on it, I wouldn't buy it again,

The set looks great. However, the pieces do not screw together right, especially the base section. Trying to screw in the threaded rod into the base was virtually impossible. I spent 45 minutes trying almost everything with no success. The manufacturing tolerances are poor.

I was looking for a cheap, simple, effective set of tools to use in my fireplace, and that is just what these are. It's a "get what you pay for" product, and that is just fine with me.

the tongs came defective. it can't close

Too short

CAME BROKE. THE DUST PAN WAS BROKE AND NOW HAVE TO USE THE ONE FOR THE BROOM. NOT HAPPY

Very cheap, do not buy unless you or you know someone with a welder. First time I used the shovel to pick up ashes the handle fell off but I was able to spot weld it back together. But the poker is still able to poke.

The log grabber was assembled backwards, and there is no feasible way to correct it. I am returning it the same day I received it, so I can not comment on the quality outside of fundamental quality control. I am only mildly annoyed since I wasn't planning on starting a fire tonight. If this was Saturday, I'd be more upset and give it 1 star.

The log grabber opens anytime you even bump the set. If you're looking for a really substantial and will made set, you would be disappointed. It's mediocre at best.

There were several pieces missing in the box including the shovel head and shaft. No explanation from the seller. The fireplace set is cheap quality -- you definitely get what you pay for. We returned these and bought a set for about double the price that is much better quality and better looking. Would not recommend these.

After just a couple months of use, I'm replacing this set. The log grabber (which I haven't even used that much) just broke - the connecting bolt between the pieces just sheared off. Also, from the beginning, the handles and end pieces keep coming unscrewed, which is very aggravating. Nice looking set, but very poorly made.

I bought this earlier this year. The tools are acceptable. The set took two weeks to arrive. When I tried to assemble it, the yoke (part that holds the tools) was defective. There was excess metal flashing on one of the prongs so none of the tools could be hung there. I called the manufacturer. They offered to replace it. Two weeks later, I had a new yoke... also defective. This one had extreme pitting and missing metal. I called them again. They offered to send a third part. Two weeks later, I had a third defective yoke. This one had the same problem as the first one. You couldn't hang the tools from it because of excess metal. Rather than get another defective part from the company, I decided to fix it myself. I bought a metal file set and a can of black spray paint, filed down one of the yokes, painted it, and now I have a working file set. The cost of the tools and paint is less than the additional cost of the next cheapest tool set.You get what you pay for. If you don't mind fixing this product yourself, it's probably a good buy. If you want a well-made set, you'll have to look elsewhere. And pay a lot more.

Nice set, but the handles come off really easily and the cast iron is very brittle. It didn't take much time before the tongs were completely warped from the heavy-ish logs we burn. The base also is a bit unsteady and falls over easily. The top holder brackets broke from the tongs being inserted after they had warped. All in all, it is an okay set if you don't need expect to be using it day to day.

Cheap. Shovel was bent. Bad paint job with bumps from where paint dripped. I would return it, but I only paid 15 bucks for it. Not worth a penny more, either.

Unit arrived on time and with intact packaging.Assembly was simple (threaded handles/tools) and all seemed good... until I went to actually hang the tools in the stand. One of the tool holders was poorly cast and snagged the shaft of the tool. Attempting to pull the tool out snapped the entire holder piece off the unit. (I'm sending it back still stuck to the tool shaft cause I can't get it off now.)so... if all the holders had been shaped properly - it would have looked nice... but construction was shoddy and prevented even one day of use.. I'm now suspect of the durability of the metal itself.

Just used the log grabber for the first time and it came apart immediately! Cheaply made

The claws don't work, it keeps opening up

Seller sent wrong item to me. Box arrived with parts of the frame sticking through, and having scuffs because of this. It is actually product 15016 which is the flat "camelback style" rack. After an extended communication with seller, they claimed that this is what the product has changed to and the displayed style is not available. They are selling something they do not have and shipping out the next closest thing without informing customers or changing the product listing.NOTICE: ITEM DISPLAYED IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ACCORDING TO THE SELLER BUT THEY WILL SEND YOU SOMETHING ELSE AND CHARGE THE SAME PRICE.

This item was the most cheaply made item I have ever ordered from Amazon. The box must have been sitting in the warehouse for ages as it was filthy and the tape was old. The log turner was broken and would not stay together to hand correctly. I returned it immediately.

as soon as i opened the box i regretted buying this. as i took the pieces out of the box i could tell they were flimsy and very cheaply built. then the brush fell of its handle. i tried to reattach it but it was truly broken, so i returned the product.also purchased a panacea wood-bag and it was much flimsier than pictured and they sent the wrong color.will never purchase a product from this company again

The log pinchers don't stay hanging on the hooks - they slide open and fall off so I have to keep it leaning against the wall. Not a defect just a simple design flaw!

Knobs wouldn't thread and 3 fall off if you lift the tool. Thankfully the 2 that worked I attached to the poker and shovel. Guess I'll go to the auto store and get some thread sealant. No wonder it was on sale for like $23 less. Guess you get what you pay for. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

When you blow the picture up, it appears to be a gray finish with a black bottom which is what I expected.....all of these are totally black, its going back....false pics, buyers beware....whatever type of finish he has listed....its BLACK

We had to return this item because it was impossible to put together. 2 screws were stripped within the first minute of putting all the pieces together and the set was lopsided on top it. This product is not sturdy and definitely not worth the price.

Definitely avoid this one. I knew I was in trouble when even the poker needed assembled. Yes, 3 pieces for that. I ultimately couldn't assemble the entire unit as some of the handles simply didn't screw onto the rods. Made in China and it shows.

With the reasonable price for the fireplace tools set, I expected the quality to be just so so. When I got the package today, I was very disappointed, and kind of pissed off on how bad the tools set's quality it is. I can't tell if the product was brand new or slightly used and packaged again to sell to me. There are some minor scratches on the tools, which I can take. The fireplace brush is in a very bad condition, the brush hair falls off constantly and make a mess on the floor... Also there seems some black dye of the brush keeps coming off on my hand when I touch. I tried to clean the brush but seems can't fix the problem. I just throw away the brush tool since it is not usable.Besides the major problem with the brush, I found out the black paint on handles of other tools is also coming off a little.This is a very cheaply made product.

This product is very low quality. After screwing all the pieces together tightly, they still come loose and swivel around while in use. The broom piece is a cheap plastic that is very difficult to assemble. The base is wobbly. Overall, I wish I had just paid more for a higher quality product. This is not worth the money.