Crocrah Disappointing design Yes, these have very good non-scratch grippers, they are long enough to reach over a big pan safely. BUT - the spread is very wide and difficult to control. I repeatedly caught my little finger in the space near the hinge as I tried to grip food (large sausages, nothing really tiny) and the rough edge inside makes it quite painful. I ended up wrapping a rubber band around the handles to limit how far they can open so my hand could grip around both handles from the beginning. Would be much better to have a catch of some kind integral to the tool. They are great though! These kitchen tongs are the perfect size for a 10-in fry pan, or even to dip into something like a 4 quart or 6 quart pot or pan to stir meatballs and sauce, pasta in boiling water, throwing vegetables around a frying pan, Etc Zyliss Cook N’ Serve Tongs: While these tong had an unconventional shape and gripped well, using their precision tip strained our wrists. Edlund 12-Inch Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Restaurant Tongs: Did not make it past our initial vetting. Tovolo Silicone Tip Top Tongs: These tongs had flat handles that were uncomfortable to hold and struggled to grip and pull out a ramekin that was submerged in water.

I am a huge fan of Oxo good grips products, and this is definitely one of the best from the company. I wouldn't say these have the feel of silicone, which can be a good thing. It's more like a harder resin plastic material. pixisue Extra long, very comfortable, good for BBQ as well extra long and very comfortable to use will also be good for BBQ Lisa Lotts, owner and publisher of Garlic and Zest, uses them as an all-purpose kitchen tool. "They're perfect for everything from lifting, turning, and adjusting items in a hot pan or on the grill or even for breading cutlets (flour, egg, breadcrumbs) so I'm not constantly washing my hands in between each step," she says. "I'll even use them to grab something from a high shelf that's out of reach." If you've ever been to a restaurant with an open kitchen, you may have noticed that professional chefs embrace this idea wholeheartedly. Tongs are often the only tool on a chef's station — they're that versatile. Tongs come in every length from a 4–5-inch mini size to a full 14 inches long for use with grills. The length you choose should be comfortable for your grip and give you good control for moving things around. Longer handles are great for grilling and smoking when you want to keep your distance from the heat but are too long to be useful on the stovetop. 10-12 inches is a good length for use on stovetops.Ergo Chef 12-Inch Duo Tongs: These tongs have a strong spring and, at times, were a struggle to even keep open.

Calphalon Stainless Steel Tongs with Silicone Tips: These tongs were clumsy to use, but surprisingly grippy.

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