KitchenCraft Medium Kitchen Tongs, Stainless Steel, 30cm, Silver

The sliding ring used to close the thongs accidentally keeps locking the tongs during normal operation if the tongs are pointing downward.Rather buy the tongs that have the locking mechanism at the back that you pull out to lock

I don't like it, it doesn't feel sturdy and not easy to clean

Not as solid as I’d hoped. The lock bar has jammed on them a couple of times and I’ve cut myself trying to release them. Sharp edges, very hard to clean and dry

They seem good quality.They are horrible to actually use. Pinched my finger in them a few times. They open too wide too quickly.I just don’t like them. At all. But they really aren’t as bad as I describe. I just don’t get on with them.

I was looking for a pair of tongs for my new barbecue.I didn't want to spend over £ 10 on something that will be only occasionally used.I saw these. They looked like everything I needed, for a very reasonable price.I ordered the 30cm long ones, as that seemed a good safe working distance.I must say, I'm impressed.The tongs themselves are made from 0.5mm steel sheet, folded and pressed into shapeYes, they are not the sturdiness tongs made, but they are strong, and certainly more than adequate for turning sausages and burgers.They have a nice little captive clip, that you slide down the handles to keep them closed.It doesn't come right off in use, so you can't lose it. A nice touch.They are magnetic, so I have no doubt they are made of standard stainless steel, with a nominal chromium mix.For the money, I'm very pleased. They are exactly what I wanted.If you are expecting a "Le Creuset" style, forged from girders, type of tongs, then you will be disappointed. If however, you accept these for what they are. A perfectly acceptable pair of tongs that will happily turn your barbecue sausages and burgers, then you won't be disappointed.Recommended.I hope you found this review helpful.

Does everything I want so can’t complain , I like the way it folds for storage

Cheap, cheerful and absolutely fit for purpose.Versatile for use in the kitchen or over the barbecue, they are precise enough to flip individual pieces of diced meat in a frying pan and strong enough to lift and turn joints of meat smoking on the BBQ with equal ease.Only gripe I have is the locking strip which tends to slip down and lock the tongs closed during use. Not a huge issue just changed my grip to stop it slipping, but it is a mild annoyance. Not that it will stop me buying more if I need them.

I haven't used them yet as they were alot longer than expected. They are more suitable for barbecue or open flame style cooking than every day household use. I will probably order the size down as they look pretty decent.