This is a nice heavy set of tongs. They're forked on one side and like a spoon on the other. I personally wouldn't use them for frying because they're shorter and I'm scared of getting popped. But they're great for low grease cooking or I'm thinking of using them for a salad. They're so shiny and not hard to squeeze. I'm really liking these and can't wait to see what else I can use them for.