Winco 9" Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Utility Tongs Silicone Grips and Lock Clip

This one is a winner! It grabs quite well and it locks closed very tightly. Silicone is the way to go for health reasons, I dumped my nylon tongs.

Over the years I've tried many tongs but the Winco Utility Tong is hands down the best tongs out there. This baby has now become my go-to cooking utensil for meats and noodles. Here are some of the reasons why:- light weight and comfortable to hold- no sharp edges (I've been cut too many times when washing cheap metal ones)- lock is easy to engage and disengage- rubber does not melt when handling extremely hot items- rubber tips are great for gripping items- under $10 (you'll be surprised how expensive a set of tongs are at the local kitchen supplies store!)I am extremely satisfied and will buy a few more just in case I lose my primary ones.

At my house we cook using nonstick cookware, and one of the biggest worry are scratches. I have used other tong before and they sucks. The bad quality one over time they will actually melt and the reshaped of the tip will scratch the surface of the nonstick cookwares. Then I decided to bought this one back in 2018 and till this very day, now 2020 I am happy with my purchase. Good quality with a very good paid price. Cooking with this I don't have to worry about if the heating is too high or damaging my cookware and it fairly easy to wash as well.

This is my first purchase of tongs, and I have to say I've been using it for around 4 years with no melting or huge problems. It has a very firm grip, and even slippery bones I'm able to remove with ease. The lock on the back is pretty easy to use, and though some may complain about needing two hands, I've gone through the practice of just using my mouth which works wonderfully.The only sad part about it (and only sometimes!) is that it's a bit on the short side. Pulling things out of a large boiling pot or a heated oven sometimes means my uncooked hands get a little too close for comfort. That being said, it's an awesome set of tongs that I recommend for any person looking to get their first set and start cooking.

I ordered this along with a bunch of other small kitchen gadgets after getting a gift card for Christmas. I didn't have a pair of tongs, so I decided I would try to find a decent, relatively cheap pair with the capability to lock.I used these tongs last night while cooking and they're a lot nicer than I expected! They have a decent weight to them - sturdy, but not too heavy. They feel well made and are extremely comfortable to hold in your hands. The rubber tips feel high quality and I absolutely love the locking mechanism. Just pull the little loop at the end and voila! Locked! They're easy to unlock too with just a press, which is extremely convenient while you're busy in the kitchen.

Hands down these are the best tongs I've ever bought in my life. They are just the right size for everyday use. They are heat resistant and the rubber coating is very secure. You pull the ring on the handle to lock the tongs or release them. The ring could also be used to hang. Great for cooking, serving, or for salad.

Love using these tongs with my non-stick cookware, to prevent scratching. They are light and comfortable to use. The tongs clean easily by hand. I have not put them in the dishwasher. These lock and unlock easily by pushing in or out on the circle at the bottom. This also makes storing the tongs in the drawer easy and organized. So happy with this purchase.

This is every bit as good as a different brand that I paid almost double this price for several months ago. The silicone has started to come off that one, so I ordered this one. The length is perfect for me & it has a tight grip. This appears to be very durable.