OXO Good Grips 7-Inch Stainless Steel Mini Tongs

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.)

I had bought the 16-inch version of these tongs way back in August, 2004, for general kitchen use. The tongs have proven their worth time and time again, over a decade of heavy use, and, their sturdy steel construction is such that my tongs look as good as new. I would state, unequivocally, that this is an essential kitchen tool, an absolute must-have and a no-brainer for a well-equipped kitchen. The extra length provided by these tongs as compared with shorter versions is simply invaluable from both safety and convenience standpoints when, say, removing baked potatoes from deep within a blazing hot oven, or, swirling pasta around in a pot of boiling water. I also have use these tongs as my go-to tool when I grill with hardwood charcoal -- their long length allows me to safely organize and move blazing coals into a mound-shape after I pour the coals from my chimney starter into my kettle grill. Having the coals organized as a mound in the center of the charcoal grate allows me to do direct heat grilling in the center, while having cooler areas for indirect grilling on the edge of the grill. Thanks to the 16-inch length of the OXO tongs, I can move charcoal around without singing my hand and my arm. The tongs are also strong enough for me to lift a heavy, hot, cast-iron grill grate off of the grill, with one hand, in order to pour in more charcoal into my kettle grill. Like a Leatherman tool, this thing has one thousand uses. The tongs have a simple pull-out lever at the end that locks the tongs closed, for compact storage. Pull the lever, and the tongs unlock. Highly recommended.

Work well with the grill. The length is excellent and the grip is good.

Great, easy to use, and durable

I bought these to replace a set of grilling tongs that I had forever that finally broke. Those tongs had no markings of any kind to help me identify an identical replacement. I found these and got them based largely on the reviews. These tongs are very sturdy, easy to close, and easy to lock/unlock. There are a couple of minor things that I do not care for. These tongs open up a bit wider than I would like, making it difficult to grab them unless I do so very close to the hinge. Also, the width of the hinge results in the two sides of the tongs coming nearly all the way together when closed, making it possible to pinch my fingers if I am not careful. My previous tongs had additional spacing at the hinge end to prevent this. I'll happily use these until I find the perfect tongs.

These tongs are much sturdier than the others I own, and the full stainless-steel build is a huge advantage. No plastic pieces to trap food or warp with heat — just solid metal that can go straight into the dishwasher without worry. It feels durable and has a good grip, whether I’m cooking or plating food. One fun surprise: my kids love using it too. They grab small snacks with it like it’s a toy, and it’s tough enough to handle that without bending or loosening. It’s become a multipurpose kitchen tool in the best way. If you want tongs that last, clean easily, and feel solid in hand, this is a great pick.

tldr: these are all steel and worth a few $ more than versions with plastic parts. They will last 20+ years I got one of these oxo goodgrips tongs as a wedding shower gift 17 years ago. It was great (some of the rubber around the top ring had cracked off, but functionally it was still perfect). It inexplicably disappeared after the family turkey dinner this year. Everyone swears they checked their drawers and didn’t take it home by mistake. I couldn’t believe how frustrated I was trying to cook without my “good” tongs! While I was waiting for them to turn up at an in-laws house, I bought a clearance one with the plastic heads…and they would just bend when trying to turn anything bigger than a sausage! When I searched for where to find a new Oxo one, I saw Walmart was a few $ cheaper than Amazon. I was going to Walmart that day anyway, so I checked them out. They are Oxo brand, but called Softworx, not Good Grips. They looked the same, but felt light in my hand. But after 17 years I don’t really expect the same quality, so I almost bought them until…I noticed the top ring locking slide mechanism was made entirely of plastic. That’s a dealbreaker for me, I know I will break that. So I ordered these from Amazon instead. They are EXACTLY as good as my 17-year old ones. The top ring locking piece on the top is stainless (btw, I saw some people complain that feature is annoying because it means you always have to use 2 hands to open them. No. Just hold it in your dominant hand with the tong heads up it the air and tap it on the counter, or on your hip. It won’t break, because it’s STEEL, not plastic. Of course you do need both hands to close them.) The steel is as thick as the old ones and definitely heavier than the Walmart version. I was pleasantly surprised that a company still has a product out there is the same quality as years ago!! I love these tongs. Pay the extra $2 for the Good Grips version. I’m sure my original pair would’ve kept on trucking to 20, 30 years if they hadn’t disappeared, but this pair doesn’t go to anyone else’s house anymore. That’s what those crappy clearance plastic ones are for now 🤣

it's grippy and works well. I can put it in the dishwasher when needed. Another nice OXO kitchen tool

小ささが、ちょうどいい！通常のトングではやりにくい小さな盛り付け(お弁当など)が、凄くやりやすい。

This product is excellent. I already have this size of the Oxo tongs. I wanted the shorter ones so I’m returning these and have already ordered and received the shorter (9 inch) version

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.

I am happy with these tongs, nice grip, work well, sturdy, nice size for the kitchen

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.