The best kitchen tongs are the OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Tongs (both with and without silicone heads). They're precise, nimble, durable, and easy to use—really, everything you could want.

Remarkably, the silicone still looked “brand-new” following a dozen plus cooking sessions and multiple turns in the dishwasher. If you aren’t using tongs for more than just grilling, then what are you ...