How U-Taste makes a better kitchen tong? 18/8 stainless steel handle coated with BPA free silicone. No more rust spots, weird smell, or deformation. Based on the data gained from the former version, U-Taste has thickened the stainless steel to Compared to its original version , it is stronger, tougher, and heavy duty, holding the food it grasps firmly. Non-stick BPA free silicone covers offer a comfortable, non-slip, and handy grip.Smooth locking feature. A shaky locking mechanism represents cheap quality. U-Taste has added gaskets into the lock to achieve a smooth lock and unlock process. The springs inside are made of 18/10 stainless steel. Compared to cheap aluminum, it is sturdy, will not get rust easily. With more thickened springs, they have nice spring pressure. Not too tight and not flimsy loose. You can picking up even the tiniest of things as well as big heavy meats. The pin that holds tongs together are solid steel as well. One-piece stainless steel tips. Each tip is made into one-piece with its stainless steel handle, leaving no weak crevices to hide dirt or risks of head breaking off. U-Taste introduces special technology into the producing process, making firm steel tips that can grab things up to 15KG. The scallop shape tips will not allow food to slip off easily. The 18/8 stainless steel tips are heat resistant, so can easily handle basic kitchen tasks as well as outdoor grilling. Dishwasher safe and easy storage. U-Taste kitchen tongs have scallop shape tips to grab everything firmly, but not too much and form a tiny gutter to hide dirt, so it is easy to clean by hands or by dishwasher. The lock feature help to keep them compact in the drawer. Ring on top for hanging.