Get a Grip With Locking Tongs

Whipping up your favorite dishes is easier when you have the right tools for the job, and these locking tongs are sure to become an instant favorite. Beautiful design details, durable materials and incredible craftsmanship make all the tongs offered ones that will be held at the heart of your kitchen for many years to come.

Choosing the Ideal Locking Tongs

With so many different locking tongs offered within this collection, discovering the ones you'll make part of your mealtime routine comes down to checking out the key features of each design, such as:

• Length: As you start to shop the entire collection, stop to think about all the different design options and how you plan on using them as part of your cooking routine. Longer tongs keep your hands well out of the way of an open flame or heat source. Shorter tongs can improve dexterity and make it easier to control the items you're turning or flipping.
• Materials: As you start to narrow it down to a couple different designs, make sure to take note of the different materials used. Stainless steel, wood and silicone are just a couple of the different materials you'll find sprinkled throughout this extensive collection. You will also find designs that combine multiple materials to create a captivating and incredibly functional look.
• Intended Use: Tongs are a popular kitchen essential and can be very versatile in design. Some of the larger options are ideal for flipping meats and dishing up pasta but there are also a variety of specialized tongs featured in this collection, including tongs specifically designed for use with your ice bucket and stylish options intended for serving up custom salads.
• Special Features: Sometimes, little details can play a big role in selecting your favorite items. As you check out each design, look for perforated details, two-tone finishes, multi-piece sets or other design details that help to set one design apart from the rest.

The locking tongs you select are just one of the kitchen essentials you should have in your drawer or utensil holder. Once you experience the quality of these tongs for yourself, you'll make Williams Sonoma your source for all utensils, including ladles, spatulas, serving forks and so much more. You can even find serving bowls, flatware sets and dinnerware essentials that will help you tie the whole look together and set the stage for a sophisticated meal.