Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs, Set of 2
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Tom DouglasBrand: Tom Douglas
Model: CL06634B2
Color: Carbon
Product features:
- Set of 2 tongs for use while cooking or serving at the table
- Made of burnished bamboo, a renewable resource
- Stronger than wood; will not swell or absorb moisture
- Dishwasher-safe; hand washing recommended
- Large tongs measure 13-1/4 by 1-1/8 inches; small tongs measure 11-3/4 by 5/8 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Tom Douglas by Pinzon Bamboo Tongs, Set of 2
Customer Review: Beautiful and practical kitchen tools
Summary: 5 Stars
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These bamboo tongs are beautiful, nicely finished and absolutely smooth to the touch. They have the right amount of give - it doesn't take too much pressure to pinch the sides together. The gap between the sides is just about perfect for cooking. The large tongs might work for a salad, but I don't think they really are designed for that purpose.
I checked them out closely for any rough edges, and the only roughness to be found is in the scored areas on the inside surfaces. Obviously, that area needs to be rough in order to get a good grip on the food. All other surfaces and edges are smooth as silk.
I also really like the fact that bamboo tongs will not transfer heat like metal tongs do.
After checking these tongs out carefully, I was not hesitant to use them when cooking a shrimp and veggie stir-fry in a non-stick pan. Even very small pieces of food are easily picked up and turned over with these tongs. Whether you want to use the large tongs or the small tongs for cooking stir-fry probably would be a matter of individual choice.
I found that the small tongs worked great for taking food out of a bamboo steamer, and the big tongs were absolutely perfect for serving up spaghetti. (Good! Now I don't need to buy a new nylon spaghetti server!) Just for fun, I also tried picking up individual rice krispies, and there was no problem doing so with either the large or the small tongs.
Food did not stick to the tongs, and they washed up easily by hand. I don't think I'd want to put them in the dishwasher. Whether the non-stick quality will persist is another matter. The product description does not say anything about keeping the tongs oiled to maintain water resistance.
Bamboo is extremely dense, and I don't think that there should be problem with food contaminating the wood as long as the utensil is thoroughly washed promptly in hot soapy water.
I very pleased with these tongs!
Update: After using the tongs for a few more meals, I did notice that some softer food gets stuck in the grooves on the tongs. I solved that problem by washing them with a vegetable brush with a few drops of dish detergent on the bristles. The tongs have to be washed anyway, using the vegetable brush is not inconvenient, so my overall assessment of the product has not changed.
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