Stainless Steel Tongs

[Myka]

I think you have to pay $20-30+ for a pair that won't rust. Those ones are too cheap...they will just be SS coated. I would take them back...if enough people do that then J&L will quit stocking crappy forceps.

[ColinD]

Originally Posted by Myka

I think you have to pay $20-30+ for a pair that won't rust. Those ones are too cheap...they will just be SS coated. I would take them back...if enough people do that then J&L will quit stocking crappy forceps.

Just head to your local kitchen supply store and grab a set of 'Kitchen Tweezers' less than $20 and they don't rust.



Colin

[mike31154]

Ok, when I read forceps I automatically assumed the locking/hinged variety with handles more like scissors. After seeing the 'tweezers' Colin's post I checked the J&L link and was surprised that the thing they call forceps are actually tweezers as well. Bottom line for me is, the locking jobs I got from PA are much more functional than the J&L offering. A bit shorter @ 31cm (12") but that's minor compared to having the locking feature. Mine have the curved tip, but straight ones are available as well.

Note the "Kelly" forceps in the following link, this is similar to what I have.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forceps

I guess J&L version would be considered "Thumb" forceps.

Edit: I guess what I have is also referred to as a Hemostat.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by mike31154

Note the "Kelly" forceps in the following link, this is similar to what I have.

I have the same type s you but 24" long and they came with silicone sleves you can put on the jaws.

Steve

[MarkoD]

i use plastic...... never rusted once

[christyf5]

If you give them a scrub with one of those green scrub pads the rust will come off (if it hasn't gone in too deep). I use it on my tailored aquatics pair and they're relatively rust free, except for the grooved "grip" part.