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Kitchen & Dining / A CLOSER LOOKOXO Tongs With Silicone Heads — 1101980 · nominal twelve-inch silicone-head tongs1101980 · nominal twelve-inch silicone-head tongs

THE PRACTICAL DETAILSKitchen & Dining

Grip food. Be kinder to the pan.

OXO Tongs With Silicone Heads

1101980 · nominal twelve-inch silicone-head tongs

4.8 out of 59,230 ratingsBuyer feedback ↓

Spring-loaded kitchen tongs with silicone contact heads and a pull-ring lock for storage.

  • 12 inNominal tong sizeManufacturer model designation
    ≈ 3.6 bank-card lengths
  • SiliconeContact headsFor suitable nonstick cookware
  • LockingStorage ringPull closed between uses
$18.00$19.99−10%
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THE QUICK TAKE

Is it right for you?

Choose these tongs if you cook in nonstick pans or handle delicate food. Silicone covers the working ends, while the spring action and thumb rests keep turning and serving familiar.

Steel tongs are a better choice if you work directly over a flame or need very fine gripping tips. The silicone heads are broad and should stay clear of burners and flame, even though they are heat-resistant.

01 / BUYING NOTES

Before you buy.

01

Keep silicone against the food.

Use the heads to turn food without dragging bare metal over the cooking surface. Avoid scraping the pan with the tong frame.

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Silicone heads turning food in a grill pan Image source ↗
02

Unlock before cooking.

The pull ring keeps the tongs closed for storage. Check the spring action before reaching into a hot pan.

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Open spring-loaded tongs Image source ↗
03

Clean around the head edges.

Wash the contact surfaces and joints after use, then dry before putting them away. Inspect silicone for damage rather than continuing with a split or loose head.

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Broad silicone gripping ends Image source ↗

OXO specifications ↗ · Amazon listing ↗ · OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs comparison ↗

02 / AMAZON REVIEWS

The buyers’ view.

AMAZON CUSTOMER RATING

4.8out of 5

9,230 global ratings

  • 5 star86%
  • 4 star10%
  • 3 star3%
  • 2 star0%
  • 1 star1%
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What buyers like

  • functionality203
  • grip192
  • locking mechanism151
  • non-stick protection119
  • versatility114
  • Value for money112
  • material110
  • build quality99

The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.

Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.

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03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO

See it in use.

See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.

Jacobs Team Reviews’s OXO Tongs With Silicone Heads video

Jacobs Team ReviewsOwner demonstration · silicone-head tongs

OXO Good Grips Silicone Head 12 Inch Tongs - Honest Review

Jacobs Team Reviews gives a short look at the exact tong format and its use for hot food. Treat it as a handling demonstration rather than comparative laboratory testing.

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Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.

Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold

The tongs combine silicone heads, thumb rests and a locking ring. The silicone contact surface is intended for handling food in suitable cookware.

OXO

Manufacturer documentation · 1101980 · summarized

The selected model is the long silicone-head version. OXO also sells steel-head and other tong shapes, so the working end matters when choosing a replacement.

Amazon

Exact listing · nominal twelve-inch model · summarized

04 / COMPARE

Different priorities.

Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.

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OXO Tongs With Silicone Heads 1101980 · nominal twelve-inch silicone-head tongs versus OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs 12-inch · stainless-steel tips
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OXO Tongs With Silicone Heads

1101980 · nominal twelve-inch silicone-head tongs		OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs 12-inch · stainless-steel tipsALTERNATIVE

OXO Good Grips Locking Tongs

12-inch · stainless-steel tips
L · 12 in≈ 3.6 bank-card lengths
Amazon price
$18.00$19.99
$17.95
Best forSpring-loaded kitchen tongs with silicone contact heads and a pull-ring lock for storage.Direct steel contact and firmer tips
What changes12 in · Nominal tong size
L · 12 in≈ 3.6 bank-card lengths
Stainless-steel gripping ends
ConsiderSteel tongs are a better choice if you work directly over a flame or need very fine gripping tipsMore care needed on coated cookware
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Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.

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05 / PRICE HISTORY

The price over time.

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