Submitted by technetiumobviously t3_118649b in BuyItForLife
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podaypodayson t1_j9g49x6 wrote
Did I ever tell you about the dinner fork I have that’s lasted 30 years (so far)?
vanderide t1_j9hpxhf wrote
I feel like my yogurt spoon at work used to be bigger
podaypodayson t1_j9hq9hm wrote
Same with my poop knife.
vanderide t1_j9hpzzk wrote
I feel like my yogurt spoon at work used to be bigger
von_sip t1_j9gqf52 wrote
I'm convinced that there are like 12 real BIFL items and this sub covered them all in the first month of it's existence. Now we get screenshots of tongs tagged "Review".
Culverin t1_j9gvhbq wrote
Are you commenting on that specific pair of tongs?
I've used a lot of tongs in my life, some consumer models wouldn't last a week in a commercial kitchen
curtludwig t1_j9haiii wrote
I've got a crappy pair that haven't done well in a home kitchen. We only keep them around because I keep forgetting to get a new pair...
BobbyCorwen2000 t1_j9kjsa9 wrote
Well, it's a good thing most of us don't live in a commercial kitchen then.
Culverin t1_j9lroa8 wrote
Think of it this way,
If a piece of equipment can last a week in a commercial kitchen, it can last years in a home kitchen.
If it can last more than a year in that environment?
Then you're in BIFL territory
Often times, they perform better and are easier to clean and cheaper as well
keepinitoldskool t1_j9h97fb wrote
Isn't Kitchenaid just another brand name that has been bought by some megacorp and made in China?
podaypodayson t1_j9hogqt wrote
KitchenAid is owned by Whirlpool and is American owned. Though I’d be willing to bet items like these are purchased from Chinese suppliers and simply branded as kitchenaid.
DrKennethNoisewater- t1_j9h0l93 wrote
It got big and people come here to karma farm with the oldest thing or most uselessly BIFL thing they own to karma farm.
TheLifeOfBaedro t1_j9gdxoz wrote
lmaoooo cringe comment, just leave
ConBroMitch t1_j9gimps wrote
No, he’s right. It’s a shark vacuum and DT sock circlejerk. I stick around because every once in a while there is a nugget of good info (Fox River socks, Miele/SEBO vacuums, Edlund tongs) but it’s mostly trash/disposable products IMO.
DrKennethNoisewater- t1_j9h0w4u wrote
On the socks subject…the original creators of Smartwool have a new company called Point6. Haven’t tried them, just an FYI
Eat_sleep_poop t1_j9fkto4 wrote
I use Edlund ones, made in the USA and full stainless. They’re awesome.
ConBroMitch t1_j9giq30 wrote
I received 3 Edlund tongs for Christmas, I never thought I could love tongs so much!
ellirae t1_j9ievmj wrote
did 3 different people get you Edlund tongs? how does this happen. that is too many tongs.
ConBroMitch t1_j9ifkgb wrote
Haha no, all from my lovely wife.
Smol, regular size (for everyday cooking) and a long boi for the grill.
ellirae t1_j9ifoy2 wrote
this makes more sense. was imagining 3 of the exact same set of tongs.
i also choose this guy's wife.
internetmeme t1_j9j9ia4 wrote
You know you are an adult when…
isleofpines t1_j9hkn74 wrote
Are they dishwasher safe?
LovelyHatred93 t1_j9iiy93 wrote
Mostly all stainless is dishwasher safe, but can (and usually will) develop small rust spots in the dishwasher that will normally wipe off. To completely avoid it hand washing and drying is the best idea.
isleofpines t1_j9mbqry wrote
Thank you!
Eat_sleep_poop t1_j9jdvl0 wrote
I’ve had them for a few years and they always go on the top rack. Never had them come out stained or water spotted in any way.
isleofpines t1_j9mbrmd wrote
Thank you!
DrKennethNoisewater- t1_j9h0a4r wrote
Wtf do you people do to your tongs?
man2112 t1_j9gbt6a wrote
Best tongs are to go to a restaurant supply store and buy the 1 piece tongs with the rubberized handles.
FuqueMePapi t1_j9isyaz wrote
Cheat code. Waste away and work at a restaurant instead and take a pair 😄
DasArtmab t1_j9hmo2g wrote
I buy the them from the restaurant supply stores
bad-monkey t1_j9i1ahv wrote
I hate multi piece tongs, they’re fatiguing and always pinch my skin. 1pc tongs only
ConBroMitch t1_j9gijll wrote
Edlund tongs have entered the chat
TossAwayGay92 t1_j9h2p0i wrote
This sub would get the biggest erection for America's Test Kitchen...
binboston t1_j9hcis8 wrote
Yeah but ATK generally chooses OXO over kitchenaid. Or at least that’s the trend I feel like I see.
5spd4wd t1_j9gmbaj wrote
I have those. I much prefer this style, which has been around forever, and you don't have to fiddle with locking & unlocking them. They're much better at gripping stuff too.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/x~kAAOSwwShjE-D8/s-l500.jpg
Just showing an option.
LovelyHatred93 t1_j9ij1sj wrote
Wait, your serious? Can’t even get a good click out of those.
Ecstatic_Carpet t1_j9kgmuk wrote
User error. I assure you they can click and clack.
5spd4wd t1_j9ilsnx wrote
They're not supposed to click, they're supposed to pick up and hold onto food. People have used that style very effectively over many decades. If you've never used them how can you judge? To do so is ultracrepidarian.
LovelyHatred93 t1_j9jftfo wrote
I still can’t tell if your serious. Why would you hold food with a clicker? Wouldn’t they get dirty?
5spd4wd t1_j9kynfg wrote
They don't click. FPS! Why would they click? Do scissors click? Yes, they get food on them, that's what dishwashing and dishwashers are for.
Of course I'm serius and so are the millions & millions of households who've used since tongs since at least the 1950s.
Did you think there are only one type of tongs?
You're assuming some weird things without any knowledge of them whatsoever. Look up "scissor tongs" on the internet if you care to get an idea of how prevalent they are.
"Scissor tongs have paddle-shaped tips that better grip bulky items such as baked potatoes or corn on the cob. Serving tongs also have specific purposes, such as placing ice cubes in drinks, transferring slippery noodles and food styling at fine dining restaurants or photography shoots. Jul 2, 2019"
For instance:
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"What are scissor tongs used for? Scissor tongs are used for many things including picking up small items like paperclips and other small objects."
https://milkwoodrestaurant.com/what-are-scissor-tongs-used-for/
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LovelyHatred93 t1_j9lxxam wrote
Dude. I was joking.
Itisd t1_j9hsgo3 wrote
Yeah I'm gonna have to disagree on this one, most of the KitchenAid Stuff I've owned which was manufactured in the last fifteen years or so has been poor quality junk.
curtludwig t1_j9ha9n2 wrote
I have a pair just like that, we've had them for years, so long I don't even know. 15-20 years anyway...
mathruinedmylife t1_j9hwppn wrote
unlike their refrigerators, microwaves and ovens which are total trash
Manny_Bothans t1_j9gse9g wrote
These have been my favorites:
https://www.surlatable.com/r246sle-locking-stainless-steel-tongs/PRO-525097.html
They have an internal mechanism that locks them closed so you hold them tongs side up and close them they stay closed. hold them tongs down and give them a lil squeeze and they open. a bit confusing for people who haven't used them before though.
technetiumobviously OP t1_j9gthnl wrote
Ooo those look nice
Practical-Poetry-222 t1_j9hz4p9 wrote
This is exactly what I need!
Mmmcakey t1_j9j0dhf wrote
Will that pin mechanism actually last the test of time though?
Manny_Bothans t1_j9jy81k wrote
Dunno. I have two of them. One with silicone ends and the other all stainless. We've had them for maybe 7 years? They do fine in the dishwasher. We'll see i guess.
technetiumobviously OP t1_j9fhxqr wrote
After years of struggling with the god awful rubber tipped tongs, tongs where the tips bend outwards and refuse to let you grab anything, or tongs where the hinge mechanism is less reliable than your company’s IT department, I FINALLY came across these stainless steel ones. As a race, humans have sent people to the moon, learned how to send internet through the air, and even learned to separate literal atoms, but until these tongs couldn’t figure out how to make a reliable set of squeezy kitchen bois.
These are by far the sturdiest, most well made things I’ve used. Just buy some, don’t look back.
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mein_account t1_j9g85yi wrote
The spring will rust after 100 passes through the dishwasher - these aren't meant to be BIFL.
Culverin t1_j9gvox1 wrote
Tongs with a wire spring are not BIFL
ORAHEAVYINDUSTRY t1_j9hjhzd wrote
i like how with that packaging you can take them for a test drive
nasanu t1_j9hm9vw wrote
Metal tongs for me are not bifl. They always fail eventually. The rivet on that kitchenaid for example is a weak point.
I long ago switched to a type of plastic tongs, never going back as they seem near indestructible. I even leave them on my pan and zero issues with melting. Far easier to clean also.
A cheap set like this is basically bomb proof:
vanderide t1_j9hqf5h wrote
I like bamboo. I think they are labeled as ‘toast tongs’. Near daily use gets me about 1-2 years. I always keep a backup pair.
Practical-Poetry-222 t1_j9hywg2 wrote
This is so funny to me, bc I just bought them to replace a super cheap pair I had for like 20 years and I hate them! I hate that you need to push/ pull out the tab to get them to lock/ release - my old pair did it with the flick of my wrist. Maybe I need to try these edlund ones?? I just want something that is all stainless w no plastic or wood or anything on them.
RealSubstantial48 t1_j9i3v9l wrote
I like calling them thongs
Lastpunkofplattsburg t1_j9idwiw wrote
I’ve had a pair of winco tong i stole from a restaurant like 15 years ago. Still clicking
samsu402 t1_j9iftpg wrote
But are they better than oxo?
arealsaint t1_j9ifzkp wrote
Seconded
Kingmekim t1_j9inxg6 wrote
As a professional chef, all kitchen aid products are top notch on quality and come at a low price. I keep there 5$ (thanks Ross) peeler in my knife roll to this day and have used it for about 100 hours of peeling, still pretty sharp. There pizza cutter is also so great. Only brand I buy for at home currently.
elcidpenderman t1_j9itka1 wrote
All I want in life is a pair of wooden tonfa. Is that too much to ask for?
Tongs…although I’ll take tonfa too
gadz00ks22 t1_j9j133r wrote
Beg to differ. I've got these, and the little circle lock broke off. Still OK tongs, they just don't lock anymore. Not BIFL.
Alleycat0 t1_j9j9peb wrote
The OXO's are great too.
ChefChopNSlice t1_j9jd2su wrote
These are the ones we use at work, and I bought several pairs for home. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/vollrath-4781220-jacobs-pride-12-stainless-steel-scalloped-tong-with-black-coated-kool-touch-handle/9224781220.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAl9efBhAkEiwA4TorirLnYnlUE-l1534d0APWB26dWrSkvXV1JjR9awGixz1KePgaJRj1bBoCcU0QAvD_BwE
hyterdikenz t1_j9ji7bv wrote
I have the same ones and I agree
nzdastardly t1_j9jp3y1 wrote
click click
soniko_ t1_j9sa9a9 wrote
The things that go “clack clack”?
seriengame t1_j9foy07 wrote
The loop design that keeps them clamped when you pull it is beautiful
AlbrechtSchoenheiser t1_j9hysue wrote
They're tongs...they don't have complicated engineering or a myriad of moving parts. I would argue that ANY tongs are BIFL.
technetiumobviously OP t1_j9hz0tr wrote
Not true. In fact I’m surprised by how shitty most tongs are for even household use. This is legitimately the first pair I’ve been able to use for more than a couple months. All others I’ve tried are garbage.
mrjohns2 t1_j9i57ji wrote
Not yet BIFL. Report back in 40 years.
GrimGrevling t1_j9frfvi wrote
Wow. This sub has officiallt set the bar to low now. Time to leave.