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OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

Name: OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs
Brand: OXO

ATK clocked 0.55 lb of opening force, the lowest in its test group, and its scalloped bare-steel jaws grip food precisely on cast iron and grills.

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-173 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.5/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value8.0/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

Independent tests consistently favor its strong non-bowing arms, scalloped grip, low-effort operation and practical lock. The modest premium buys ergonomics and repeatable mechanical performance, not decorative materials.

MATERIALS

Arms and jawsBrushed stainless steel

Rigid, heat-safe arms and bare scallops give precise purchase on food and tolerate grill/cast-iron heat.

Handle insertsSoft non-slip elastomer

Adds traction and reduces squeeze fatigue with wet or greasy hands.

CRITERIA

9/10

Tip Grip

Scalloped, uncoated jaws grip a wide range of food precisely.

9/10

Spring Tension

ATK measured a low 0.55-lb operating tension.

9/10

Reach Control

12 inches is the useful middle ground for pans, ovens and modest grill work.

6/10

Cookware Match

Excellent on steel/cast iron; bare tips can mark nonstick.

10/10

Handle Comfort

Independent tests repeatedly single out the rubberized Good Grips handles.

9/10

Lock Reliability

Simple push/pull tab is operable one-handed.

8/10

Cleanability Build

Stainless construction is dishwasher-safe; conventional hinge is the only crevice.

IDEAL FOR

·One tong for steel and cast-iron cooking
·Searing and roasting
·Cooks prioritizing hand comfort

NOT FOR

·Nonstick-pan users
·Very long grill reach

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

A clean, restrained utility object. Thumb rests and soft inserts make the 12-inch length feel controlled; the pull tab both locks and provides a hanging loop.