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“Once you own a Rada, nothing else will do.” – Pam D.
12" Heavy-Duty Tongs
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$18.90$20.40
ADD THE 9" HEAVY-DUTY TONGS $17.00 
Created for professionals, now available for home cooks! These rugged 12ʺ Heavy-Duty Tongs have scalloped edges for easily gripping food and a dual-position locking feature so they can be used fully open or locked partially closed. These large stainless steel tongs are a do-it-all tool for your kitchen and grill.
- Dual-position locking feature. Use fully open for larger food or locked partially closed to grip smaller food and for convenient storage.
- Heavy-duty stainless steel hinges for quality that lasts.
- Dishwasher safe, making your life just a little bit easier.
- Typically sold for heavy-duty commercial kitchen use, these tongs will easily stand up to all the hard work being done at your house.
- Made in the USA.
Item B314
The Extraordinary Value of 12" Heavy-Duty Tongs
DESCRIPTION
These 12ʺ tongs are pure genius, with scalloped edges that make grabbing and holding food a cinch and the dual-position locking feature for multi-use efficiency. Durable, built to last, and dishwasher safe too!
CONSTRUCTION
Made with heavy-duty hinges, these stainless steel tongs provide you with durability you can see and feel. Just the right length for tons of uses in your kitchen AND by the grill, with a dual-position locking feature so you can use them fully open or partially closed. Closed, they take up very little storage space.
RECOMMENDED USES
Like having an extension for your arms, these 12ʺ tongs make it easy to reach into your air fryer or to the back of your grill while keeping your skin safe. Easily transfer jumbo turkey breasts from platter to cooking grate and flip hefty T-bones for a crowd. Keep them in a handy location in your kitchen or by your grill. You’ll want to use them for everything.
Product Specifications
TOTAL LENGTH 12"
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 430-20 Gauge Steel
HINGE MATERIAL Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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JR
06/26/2024
john r.
United StatesI recommend this product
JG
04/07/2024
J. Goodrich
United StatesI recommend this product
12" Heavy Duty Tongs
I'm extremely pleased with every item that I have purchased from Rada including the tongs. The items made in the USA is an added plus.
RR
12/27/2023
Ron R.
United StatesI recommend this product
12" tongs
Very well made. The part I really like is the locking of the tongs in a closed position. Much better than the ones that fill up the draw because they are always open.
DE
12/27/2022
Doreen E.
United StatesI recommend this product
Tongs
I love these tongs. I bought one of each size. I have searched everywhere for kitchen tongs made in the USA, and Rada delivered. They are easy to use and great quality. Thank you so much.
FAQs
- ▼What are the three handle styles?
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Silver. Our silver permanently cast solid brushed aluminum handles with a satin finish were the “originals,” dating back to post-WWII (1948), when manufacturing of non-war-related products began in earnest
Black. Our black handles are made from stainless steel resin and were introduced in 2007 to offer more choices to our customers. This handle is also more tolerant of dishwashers.
Anthem Wave. In 2019, another black handle was introduced. Called Anthem Wave, it has an ergonomic grip and is slightly longer and larger than our other handles, great for people who prefer a bigger handle.
- ◄What’s the best way to care for Rada cutlery?
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The best way to care for all fine cutlery is to hand wash and then dry immediately. Hand washing eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents, prevents microscopic dings on the blades’ cutting edge, and helps protect your knives from corrosion, ultimately extending the life of their finish. Caring for your knives properly assures they’ll remain sharp and in great condition for a lifetime of use
- ◄What makes Rada knives so special?
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Every Rada Cutlery product is 100% American made, from raw materials through construction. Always have been; always will be.
Our knives are crafted with surgical-quality high-carbon stainless steel and hand sharpened, giving every Rada knife a razor-sharp edge.
All non-serrated Rada knives can be easily resharpened when needed, to achieve a like-new blade again and again.
Every product manufactured by Rada Mfg. Co. is GUARANTEED FOR LIFE from defects in material or workmanship. Our craftsmanship is topnotch, meaning you’ll probably never need this guarantee, but if you do, we’ll be here for you to honor our promise.
Our products last. Families often pass their knives from generation to generation. The low price you’ll pay for that kind of quality is remarkable!
- ▼Can this product be used with both hands?
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Hooray! All Rada knives (as well as the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener) and utensils can be used by either right- or left-handed users equally well. Our Cheese Knife has special features designed to work its best when held in the right hand. However, customers have told us they use the knife with their left hand without issue.
Every serrated Rada knife and “cutting utensil” is made using the BEST type of serration for its intended purpose. Non-serrated blades are hollow ground on both sides for ultimate cutting and slicing.
- ◄How is the Quick Edge Sharpener used?
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Simply grip the sharpener’s durable nylon base at the end furthest from the wheels with one hand and pull a knife blade between the wheels of the sharpener at a slight upward angle using the other hand; repeat four to six times. This works equally well whether you hold the sharpener with your left hand (logo is facing you for “righties”) or with your right hand (logo is facing away from you for “lefties”). Now, carefully wipe off the blade to remove any metal shavings and you’re done!
The secret is in the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener’s dual steel wheels, which intersect to sharpen both sides of a knife blade at the same time. The specially hardened, high-carbon stainless wheels ensure that blades reach their sharpest point with only a few passes
- ◄Why Rada?
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Rada Mfg. Co. has been manufacturing cutlery in the Midwest since 1948, selling more than 170 million knives since that time. Every product is 100% made in the USA, from raw materials all the way through construction.
We started out in a small facility producing just six products and three gift sets, several of which are still in production today. We’ve come a long way since then and offer 125+ products from knives, utensils, and gift sets to kitchen tools, food mixes, and recipe and gift books.
Through the years, Rada has remained strong, with this goal at the forefront: providing outstanding knives at an exceptional value that everyone can afford. Because sharp knives shouldn’t be a luxury.
Rada also helps thousands of fundraising groups raise money for their causes through our Fundraising Programs and provides an opportunity for individuals and small businesses to sell and profit from Rada products through our Reseller Program.
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