Edlund - 9 inch heavy duty stainless steel restaurant tongs with Lock - 4409 HDL - 1 pack

These tongs are perfect! If it weren't for a product review on tongs in "Cook's Illustrated," I would probably never have looked at this brand. "Cook's" says Edlund's the best, and they are! They are sturdy stainless steel, close without pinching, and have the right amount of grip in the "business" end. I am glad that I ordered four different pairs: 9" (very convenient size for breakfast sausage, bacon, and other small tasks), 12" regular grip, 12" Gripper (flat end--fabulous for getting under more tender foods), and 16" (great for barbecue). All of them open wide enough to pick up larger items, such as a chuck roast, whole chicken, large fish, and they have the dexterity to handle very small items, including small jars and ramekins. The locking mechanism is convenient. The pull-tab is not large and imposing, and when the tongs are in the open position, the tab all but disappears at the end of the handle--doesn't get in the way. Other reviewers have said that they wish the locking tab would slide easily in and out, so as they cook, they can just flip the tongs to unlock and lock again. I can see how this would be a boon to a cook, but these tongs do not accommodate this desire--the locking tab is tighter than this would allow. However, for me, this is not an issue. (Perhaps, they'll loosen in time, as one reviewer stated.) These tongs wash up well by hand or in the dishwasher. And, they are made in the USA. If you are looking for a really good, functional pair of tongs that won't rust, fall apart, pinch your hand, or otherwise fail, try these. You won't be disappointed.

Excellent quality world but again! They lien and close easily and are sturdy.

I've tried to order these twice now and they DO NOT COME WITH A LOCK. Despite the label even saying "with lock" there is no locking feature whatsoever. Unless you count the rubberband that it ships with to keep them closed during shipping. It's a shame too, because they seem like top quality tongs, but I need the locking mechanism to keep them closed.

Have 3 pairs of the 9in ones now and one pair of the 12in tongs. These things last.. not like the junk ones you get at Wally World / Tarjet. Highly recommend.

I love the locking tongs, but I have now tried to order them five times and each time, Amazon keeps sending the regular non-locking tongs. I think the description is off.

I had ordered the tongs with the locking feature' unfortunately they sent the ones without that feature, Edlund does offer them either way, we just don't have the room to store them opened. They really are the best tongs replacing a pair that lasted over 35 years!

These are the only tongs I buy.

I can see why chefs typically choose this one. It's super effective, much better than the clumsy Oxo one it has replaced. It's not padded, however, so some may hesitate to use it with teflon/non-stick. I have found that it's so easy to work with that I can use it with nonstick pans without fear of scratching.