Does not open far enough to grip food!
I bought these tongs because they were a pretty simple design i.e. easier to clean. However, the "open" state of the tongs is not very open, so it's hard to grip larger items without having to pry it open with your fingers first - so what's the point? I now have tongs which are spring-loaded and they work much better, and keeping them clean isn't really a problem. If you decide to buy these tongs, I'd recommend buying them at a store where you can see how far your particular pair opens and get a feel for how they grip.
Not "Springy" enough
These tongs are not "Springy" enough. When I got them, they didn't really work at all. I had to pry them apart several times, until the plastic eventually stayed that way. Hopefully, I didn't stress the plastic so much that they will break soon. I haven't had them long enough to know.. Next time I will buy ones with spring mechanism. I have another pair like that and they are terrific, but they cost a bit more than these.
Not very good
They don't open wide enough on their own.
Next time i will buy spring loaded.
