This is a nice addition to my kitchen utensils.   Very easy to open & close & use for various dishes or food.   Anything from chicken,Meats,  salads, BBQing, ocorn of the cobs off the grill, grabbing skewers off the grill, etc. Anything you can imagine they are great for grabbing.  The nice black silicone on them are sturdy & strong.  Very easy to wash & dishwasher safe as well.    They are just slightly smaller in length than what I think is standard but a great size.