One of the most versatile smallwares tools you can have in your kitchen, utility tongs let you grip, lift, turn, stir, hold, serve and maneuver all kinds of foods from steaks to steak fries. These 12" stainless steel tongs with silicone tips and grips are perfect for pan frying, sautéing or grilling. The black silicone tips and grips are heat-resistant up to 500ºF, letting you turn or maneuver hot foods without burning your hands. Even the pull-out locking tab is coated with silicone. The utility tongs have a rigid design for strength, and are constructed from 22-gauge series 430 stainless steel that resists rust and corrosion and cleans easily. The tongs have a flat spring action mechanism that keeps them open and ready to use until you squeeze them together, and the pull-out locking tab holds them together neatly for storage. The scalloped edges are ideal for separating and grasping small or thin foods like seafood fillets or asparagus spears, and the 12" length is well suited for most kitchen tasks. The heavy duty stainless steel utility tongs measure 12" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/2".