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There are many implements vying for our attention in the kitchen.  While some have general uses, others like steel tongs have specific purposes.

There are large and small steel tongs, some with rounded or slightly cupped ends and some with square-tipped flat ends. 

Although all versions are used for gripping and picking up food, you cannot apply the same pair of steel tongs across the board as some items would be physically impossible to pick up without the tongs being of a corresponding size.

Long-handled steel tongs with cupped ends are useful when grilling or barbecueing outdoors.  Besides moving hot glowing coals, these are used to lift and turn steaks and chops as they can do so without piercing through the meat and hence prevent losing precious juices and moisture. 

In the kitchen, these same type of steel tongs can be used over the stove for the same purpose when frying or sauteing. They can reach like heatproof fingers into sizzling pots and pans to grip small or awkwardly shaped items.

For this same reason,  flat-ended tongs are a better choice for this job. These type of tongs are also used for picking up dainty squares of cake or delicate fruit tarts or thin slices of cheese from dessert trays.  Their shiny appearance also make for an attractive display all on their own. 

When choosing your pair of steel tongs, do not bother with gimmicky extras like spring-action hinges as these are likely to break after only a short time of use. 

These gimmicks can also get stuck and prove to be cumbersome instead of extra help and your pair of tongs will end up being thrown away or collecting dust.  In this, as with all other kitchen items, the simpler the design, the better.

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