OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

Bought these little tongs to use as a cooking tool with the air fryer and they are working out great. The smaller size makes it easier to more accurately turn and move food in the bucket, better than trying to maneuver two forks. They are more like an extension of fingers and easy on my arthritic hands. Locking mechanism works just as well on this small size as the larger size. Easy cleanup in the dishwasher. Already bought a second pair as backup. Oxo quality is always worth a try, and it is worth the money. Highly recommended.

I purchased these tongs for my RV because I have 2 other pairs (in a different size) that I use in my kitchen and like them a lot. They are heavy duty and solidly made. There is a ring at the top of the handle that can be used to hang them from a hook. This also functions as the lock/unlock switch. I really like that you can tap the end on a counter to quickly unlock them using 1 hand.

OK, these things are the best. Any kitchen that doesn’t have a good set of tongs in a few sizes is flying with one engine out. They’re the most useful tool I own after my knives. Actually, they’re more useful than my knives. OXO makes especially good tongs, and really good kitchen gadgets across the board. The rubber grips are solid and comfortable, and they come in multiple sizes and finishes. You can get the stainless version or the ones with rubberized ends to protect nonstick pans. If I need a wedding gift for someone starting out, I never buy off the registry. I give them a chef’s knife, one or two OXO tongs, and maybe an immersion blender — the trifecta of kitchen tools that make anyone a cook. Another super useful kitchen item is a Le Creuset Dutch oven, but what am I made of, money?

Great quality material works great. Picks up the food excellently.

I use mine so much I ordered a second for when the first is in the washer. Good quality build, and this length is very useful. Won't last forever, but OXO's lasts longer than other companies' version.

This was a return purchase for me - I use these as my all-around utensil in the kitchen. For all things hot - these become an extension of my hands. I have two of them and I love them! They are high quality as with all OXO products, sturdy, dishwasher safe, and the perfect size.

These are well made and look great. Edges have been burnished so theye aren't "sharp" to touch. Spring is appropriate for the size and the stop works well. Note that they are metal ended (not plastic covered), so don't use them on Teflon. They are also too small to comfortably use for grilling - you have to be too close to the grill and can singe your hands - or for large items. But they work well for serving and for small bits. I use them almost daily.

These are the BEST tongs I have ever owned. I initially purchased the 12-inch size, but I liked it so much I then purchased the 9-inch and 16-inch size to complete the set. These are some of my favorite kitchen tools and so I highly recommend these tongs. I've had a lot of tongs that have warped, melted, broke, did a poor job grasping food, etc. Part of this reason was because I was too cheap to buy nice tongs. It took me a little while to bring myself to buy these more expensive OXO Good Grips Tongs, but I am really glad I did. THE DESIGN The construction of these is a brushed stainless steel frame with (removable) rubberized silicone inserts to give you more grip. These tongs can lock closed via a mechanism which is a pull-push lever located on the back. The portion of the tongs that makes contact with food is bare stainless steel. As I cook on stainless clad cookware that is safe to use stainless utensils with, this is exactly what I wanted (if you have non-stick cookware, certain coating types can be damaged by these as a heads-up.) If your cookware can safely support stainless utensils, THIS set with stainless steel heads will yield maximum performance & durability. THE BUILD QUALITY & PERFORMANCE Beyond everything else, these tongs are SUPER easy to grasp food with and do a fantastic job at preventing food from slipping. Even if that food is heavy or covered in [slippery] oil, these tongs maintain a stable grip. The finish is simple, consistent, and functionally beneficial. Brushed stainless hides scratch/usage/hard water markings, plus it increases stain/corrosion resistance. The silicone inserts are tough, heat-resistant, can be removed for cleaning or replacement, and firmly lock into place so they do not pop out randomly. The mechanism to lock these closed is oversized & easy to use (even with gloves/mitts on), strong as can be, and accessible (the hanging hole is convenient.) The spring is heavy duty and after years of almost daily usage it still shows no sign of fatigue. The hinge is also heavy-duty and has not developed excessive lateral play. In fact, despite heavy & frequent usage, my tongs still look and function like the day I bought them. OXO clearly spent a lot of time with the research & development because they made a product that is very functional and very durable. CLEANING These are low maintenance and do not need special cleaning care at all. I usually clean these in the dishwasher without removing the silicone inserts and they come out perfect every time. If there is a lot of caked-up food on them, I sometimes clean them with a metal polish called Bar Keeper's Friend (amazing stuff.) These tongs have held up like a champ to countless cleaning cycles & the use of cleaning chemicals/polishes. SIZES---WHICH SIZE??? I initially purchased the 12-inch size and it is the size I use the most. With that said, I LOVE the 16-inch for when I am doing something in which more distance is desirable, such as if I am turning bacon as 16 inches puts a nice distance between my hand & the scalding-hot popping grease. And while the 9-inch is the size I use the least, it is still great to have when I am making something in a smaller pot as that reduced form factor makes it a little more nimble. So while I think all three sizes are very useful, if you are only going to purchase one size, I recommend the 12-inch. SO THIS IS AN INVESTMENT OF A QUALITY KITCHEN TOOL THAT WILL LAST So if you are thinking, "hey, these cost more than many other tongs I have seen," I understand where you are coming from as I've been there myself. However, I highly recommend spending the few extra bucks on these OXO Good Grips as that small price premium gets you a product of exceptional quality: not only will these tongs last a very long time to offset the higher purchase price, but their good functional design makes using them more convenient (and therefore more enjoyable.) Convenience and enjoyment can encourage cooking more often, and when cooking more often one can save money over eating out, and arguably eat much healthier. So like other premium kitchen tools, I see these quality tongs as an investment. (PICTURE NOTE: The attached pictures show the 12-inch and 16-inch sizes, with various angles showing the different features & the sturdy build quality of these tongs.)

Amazing tongs. Works well.

Uso queste pinze da anni (sia con finitura antiaderente che non) e sono in assoluto le migliori! Presa perfetta e molla efficace che continua a funzionare nel tempo. Consiglio la versione più lunga.

This is probably what other tongs aspire to be, but fall short. It's not rocket science, this needs to pick things up time after time after time, withstand heat, have decent/robust grip, one handed action to open and lock, no warping. Ticks all round. Have had a few others and several have twisted or had grippy bits fall off. This is a solid choice.

Tuve unas idénticas hace años y llevaba mucho tiempo buscándolas, acero del bueno, ligeras y robustas, mango "anti grip" muelle de acero y colgador para cerrarlas, te durarán años si las cuidas un poco.

Me gustó el tamaño, el material y cumple muy bien su función.