These are solid tongs -- hard to mess up something like this to be honest -- but the one thing I wish is that they were a little more flexible. Also, I would love if they tilted in a little at the end to help make them more "claw like" and easier to grab with, but otherwise, it's hard to complain.

I am using these to remove toasts from my toaster. Beats a fork (safer duh!), and they fit really well in the slot to remove the toast without burning your fingers or inversing your toaster to drop the toast out... Sturdy too.

These are my 2nd pair of cherrywood tongs. The 1st succumbed to the dishwasher. I will wash these by hand from now on and promptly/oil them as required. It's probably best to keep from open flame to extend the life of these. Durability is a little dicey and dependability all boils down to use/abuse and care. I'm happy with them so I orderes a replacement.

These tongs are perfect for grabbing the toast, hotdog bun, or english muffin that wants to stick in the toaster. The tongs are long enough so you get good leverage on the toast and the length also protects fingers from getting burned. As other folks have mentioned in the comments, you should season the wood with vegetable oil when you first get the product. After a month or so season the wood again. In low humidity climates you may have to season the tongs on a regular basis. As soon as the tongs look and feel "dried out" you should use the vegetable oil.

Nice size..purchased to use with wood salad bowl. End opening is a bit too tight to pick up larger salad items. Ok for lettuce and smaller items