The upper sides of the handles are covered by a thick layer of heat-resistant silicone, so you can use them freely without gloves. When it comes to handling food indoors or out it is important that you have the right barbecue tools for your grill job we offer some seriously sturdy kitchen accessories and these stainless steel kitchen grill and barbecue tongs are no exception. No more burned hands, no more dropping food on the floor and no more hygiene scares with color and size differentiation for easy use with raw and cooked food or ice Never worry about any strong smell, rust, color fading, warping and chipping problems. With exquisite workmanship, the silicone part is firmly sealed (it will not crumble easily), and the smooth and thick edge will not hurt your hand. Good spring tension and sturdy pin hold it together. Just keep the open tongs closed, pull the tab to close, and push the tab to reopen and grab the food.