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hollow__legs
+1 for metal. Plastic ones are wobbly and crack after a while, easy to damage, the stays and fittings generally look naff. Fine for a city bike etc, wouldn't trust them touring properly personally.
IMO there is nothing as good as a Honjo. Handmade, very sturdy, can put multiple stays on, look good. Expensive, but people spend more on shoes and helmets which have a shorter life and questionable worthyness.
PDW are 2nd best id say. Sturdy, well designed, easy to fit, can put more stays on as needed as all parts readily available and easy to fit.
Velo Orange 3rd, but on par with Berthroud. Harder to fit, not as long lasting and known to crack if you drill them and don't reinforce them.
Just my 2p after trying them all.