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OXO Good Grips 12 Inch Stainless Steel Locking Tongs

Last Updated: November 6, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.3
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/10
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1000
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Detailed Mode
Usage
 70
grilling, cooking, meat, oxo, dishwasher
+94%
-6%
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" ...  You know you love a set of tongs when you notice that they hardly ever make it to the utensil drawer.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this when I cook using the instant pot. ... The long handle makes it easy to hold the meat without getting burnt!  ...  "
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" ...  The shape is just right for turning meat in a pan or retrieving a variety of items while cooking.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this to handle meat I’m searing in a cast iron.  ...  "
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" ...  Lauded by Cooks Illustrated, these tongs earned the highest rating, they are awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  They even grip the wet plastic bags of food when I cook sous vide!  ...  "
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" ...  I love some of the oxo products when I cook on the grill it is hott I needed something to turn the food while I was cooking with out burning my self I ordered the 16 inch tong and it is the perfect length  ...  "
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" ...  It's nice not getting burned while flipping burgers and steaks.  ...  "
Build Quality
 65
grip, locking mechanism, well made, locking, oxo
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The fit and finish and material is all top notch. ... I ended up finding a silicone tipped Tongs that I really like which are parallel and work great for serving.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy, but light and easy to press together. ... I love the way the locking mechanism works.  ...  "
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" ...  Well made and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like the pull tab lock, as opposed to the tilt and lock style, far more deliberate and positive.  ...  "
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" ...  Heavy stainless steel, nice grips--should last a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a good strong set of tongs with good reach and grip.  ...  "
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" ...  They grip food very well, usually without tearing it.  ...  "
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" ...  After several burned arm hair events I finally bought him some extra long tongs.  ...  "
Cleaning
 46
tongs, grilling, easy to clean, oxo, dishwasher
+100%
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" ...  I had to add this size, it’s more conveniently sized than the longer version I have for the grill.  ...  "
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" ...  They will be great to use especially with our gas grill.  ...  "
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" ...  I love it for using with my bbq grill.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for grilling.  ...  "
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" ...  Great tool for the grill!  ...  "
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" ...  I don't put these in the dishwasher because if grips but they are easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  These are a nice size for grilling.  ...  "
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" ...  So far, my favorite grilling tool.  ...  "
Size
 39
tongs, locking mechanism, locking, grip, mechanism
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Love this size!  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy and compact.  ...  "
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" ...  I especially love the mechanism to open and close them (push down to open,pull up to close) so much better then the kind that use a metal ring that slides up and down.  ...  "
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" ...  The grips on the end of the tongs are well made and can be put in the dishwasher.  ...  "
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" ...  The fit and finish and material is all top notch. ... I ended up finding a silicone tipped Tongs that I really like which are parallel and work great for serving.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds up in the dishwasher.  ...  "
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" ...  Tehy grip food firmly without slipping.  ...  "
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" ...  I especially love the mechanism to open and close them (push down to open,pull up to close) so much better then the kind that use a metal ring that slides up and down.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 18
easy, easy to clean, tongs, sturdy, lock and unlock
+100%
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" ...  These are sturdy and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to lock and unlock.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to lock and unlock.  ...  "
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" ...  Makes dinners much easier.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use, the grips are a nice feature, and you can use them to scoop up some juices from the pan as stated!  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to work use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to work use.  ...  "
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" ...  Sturdy, but light and easy to press together.  ...  "
Price
 15
worth, worth the price, higher, tongs, quality
+100%
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" ...  Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money.  ...  "
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" ...  Best tongs money can buy. ... Great quality and value.  ...  "
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" ...  Best tongs money can buy. ... Great quality and value.  ...  "
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" ...  If you grill, these are worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth the higher price to get their quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the price  ...  "
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" ...  If you grill, these are worth the price.  ...  "
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" ...  It is worth the higher price to get their quality.  ...  "
Family
 12
must, product, tongs, every, good
+92%
-8%
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" ...  A must have for any kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a must have for every kitchen.  ...  "
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" ...  This size is good for a hotter or larger grill since you've got plenty of room between you and the heat source.  ...  "
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" ...  A must have product for every kitchen!!!  ...  "
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" ...  Great for BBQ.  ...  "
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" ...  They should last for years in the kitchen!  ...  "
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" ...  A must have product for every kitchen!!!  ...  "
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" ...  I recommend this as a great value and a great product - the best tongs in our kitchen.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 12
years ago, last, oxo, 10 years, tongs
+83%
-17%
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" ...  And they're OXO, so they'll last for years.  ...  "
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" ...  If you want a product that will work well for many years, OXO is the way to go.  ...  "
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" ...  If you want a product that will work well for many years, OXO is the way to go.  ...  "
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" ...  They are well built and seem like they will last a very long time.  ...  "
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" ...  Seriously, these are great and we will get good use out of them before they ever need to be replaced.  ...  "
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" ...  Other than that, they look the and work the same since the day I first bought them 5 years ago.  ...  "
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" ...  I also bought the tongs with the nylon heads 10 years ago. ... Since both have lasted 10 years, I think that's a pretty good testimonial.  ...  "
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" ...  These tongs are high quality and will last for years.  ...  "
Heating
 9
heat, food, grill, taken, slip
+100%
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" ...  Keeps you a nice distance from the heat.  ...  "
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" ...  I’ve actually also taken to using them on the cast on iron on the stove in cases that I get it ripping hot!  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size for grilling over a hot flame.  ...  "
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" ...  These are fantastic for the grill just the right length to reach the back without having to have your hand over the heat.  ...  "
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" ...  These are Easier to pickupand hold hot food.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for fishing out noodles out of a deep pot and I like that I can set the end on a hot pot without the entire thing getting too hot.  ...  "
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" ...  Food doesn't slip away.  ...  "
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" ...  I use them for cooking - no heat transfer.  ...  "
Marketplace
 6
picture, buying, would, tongs, returned
+67%
-33%
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" ...  These are really well made and the tips come together perfectly (see picture).  ...  "
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" ...  As great as Amazon is at so many things, the shipping department needs to revamp their packing policies.  ...  "
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" ...  Whatever savings I might have with made by buying these from Amazon  ...  "
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" ...  So sturdy and exactly what I expected.  ...  "
Returns
 4
tongs, returned, return, replacement, good
+25%
-75%
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" ...  Unfortunately, these tongs cannot be returned, even though I purchased them a few days ago from Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Jade to send it back.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon says these are not eligible for return!!  ...  "
Delivery
 4
arrived, came, packing, ordered, item
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Arrived fast and as described.  ...  "
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" ...  When I came home, the package was gone. ... The resident hand-delivered my package to me and asked me where I ordered it from because they loved it and needed one for themselves as well!!  ...  "
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" ...  When I came home, the package was gone. ... The resident hand-delivered my package to me and asked me where I ordered it from because they loved it and needed one for themselves as well!!  ...  "
Weight
 4
light
+100%
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" ...  These are a good weight and quality.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't pick up anything with any weight to it .  ...  "
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" ...  a light but solid weight, and an excellent long safety handle.  ...  "
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" ...  a light but solid weight, and an excellent long safety handle.  ...  "
Design
 4
tongs, kitchen, finish, design
+75%
-25%
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" ...  The fit and finish and material is all top notch.  ...  "
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" ...  The fit and finish and material is all top notch.  ...  "
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" ...  When I go looking to replace a kitchen gadget, I only look for OXO.  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
expected, exactly
+67%
-33%
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" ...  These are really well made and the tips come together perfectly (see picture).  ...  "
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" ...  So sturdy and exactly what I expected.  ...  "

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