Winco Stainless Steel, Coiled Spring Utility Tong Heavyweight, 12-Inch, Medium

These have become a kitchen essential for me. Well constructed. Not fancy. They do not include a switch or other device to lock them closed to reduce storage space. I would buy them again.

Quality tongs. Could be improved by a locking mechanism for easier storage, but they work well.

Heavy not flimsy

Could use a clip to keep closed to store. Other than not being able to open and close they are great!

Works as expected. Heavy and sturdy.

These are NOT fancy. But they are strong, well made and long. I use these on a PK360 grill with everything from small items to large steaks when reverse searing them on a HOT fire. They grab and hold the meat with assurance and they are long enough to keep my hands out of the fire. The steel gauge is heavy and they do not wobble or twist when stressed. They do NOT have a lock to keep them closed. I hand wash them and they have not rusted. I do believe they are said to be dishwasher safe. I just don't do that. Can't beat the price.

I bought these to use on outings when I grill over a campfire. These tongs are long, sturdy and cheap. Long to keep my hands away from the heat. Sturdy to withstand heavy use and abuse. Cheap because equipment tends to get lost and broken during camping trips. They also don't have any rubber, plastic, or wood on them that could be damaged if they accidentally get dropped into a fire.I own a set of the 17-inch Rösle tongs but I don't want to take them camping because they cost over 5 times as much as the 16-inch Winco tongs. The Winco tongs are a decent alternative for camping. They have the same usable length because the length of the Rösle includes the hanging loop. The Winco and Rösle tongs are comparable in strength as they use the same thickness of stainless steel. However, the Rösle tongs are more comfortable to hold, and they have a lock to keep them closed.The main downside of the Winco UT-16HT tongs is that they don't have a lock to keep them closed. Winco makes the "heavy duty" UTLK-16 with a lock, but they are not even close to the strength of the "extra heavyweight" UT-16HT. If you need the lock functionality, you should look at the Edlund 4416HDL, or more expensive tongs like the Rösle.

Do not close for easy storage, and don’t open enough for large items. Will be returning