Mainstays 13 in Rust-Resistant Food Tongs

Broke after 5 months of use. The failure point is the hinge pin, the head broke off and the closing lock no longer works. They are decent tongs for cooking (not too hot of things, nylon melts) and serving. I really liked the length, long enough to keep your hand away from heat or splatter, but not too long that they don't fit in the drawer.

very useful, but a little stiff. I broke them while using.

These things are very useful and I have used them serval times since receiving them. They open pretty wide and close to be compact for storage. The pull tab to open and close works smoothly and efficiently. I like how long these rings are as well. The only bad thing I can think of for the tongs is that they are a bit lightweight, almost flimsy feeling. I don't know how well the plastic on the tongs will hold up over time to heat from the pan.

too short I need longer than these to pick up items in my floor I'm always dropping things

The length, 12", is good. not too long or short. The tips are coated to grip. The weight is fairly light. I would have liked it to be heavier, but this is ok.

I use these all over my house to help pick up dropped items (kitchen, bathroom, living room). They are easy to use and do keep a good grip. Will definitely purchase again if needed.

No grip on tips

I received the Mainstays Dripless Tongs. The description stated silicone tips but to me it is just ordinary plastic material which is subpar. I do like the length of these has it helps when cooking with hot oil. The rubber grips are a nice touch too. What I don’t like about these is that the metal does not continue into the plastic tips and results in the tips barely having any strength. The plastic just flattens and doesn’t grip food well in my experience. They do not perform well on grill so I would only suggest stovetop use. I don’t recommend these.

These 12 inch dripless tongs work great. There is a locking mechanism that holds them closed so they take up less space in your drawer. They grip the food that I need it to grip and seem to work great so far. I like the rubber on the handle as it helps keep it cool when handling hot food. I would recommend these if you're looking for some new tongs.

The only silicone part, and even that is debatable, is the grip. The business end of these tongs are nylon, which melts at 400 degrees F and can contaminate food and ruin cookware and surfaces at that temperature. Hope you like the taste of melted plastic! The description clearly states silicone “ends”. Pure fantasy.