SoftWorks 9-inch tongs cushion hands and provide thumb rests, which are useful when gripping heavy objects and the nylon heads won"t scratch nonstick cookware. Doubling as a hang loop, a tab on the bottom pulls out to lock the stainless-steel tongs shut, allowing them to slip easily into a drawer. The nylon heads are heat-resistant to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and the tongs are dishwasher-safe.