Customer Reviews

OXO Good Grips Safe for Non-Stick Cookware Set, Black

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i was looking for kitchen tongs and a spatula separately and ordered the Oxo 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads for around 12 dollars along with other items for a basic kitchen tool upgrade.

when adding the tongs to my cart i noticed within Amazon Recommendations the same set of OXO tongs alongside an OXO spatula yet clicked through to complete my already existing order.

it was only after ordering that i remembered to look into that OXO set, whereupon it was discovered it not only included the same 9" tongs, it also included the needed silicone spatula as well as a nylon turner. all for about 15 dollars.

that is, for three dollars more than the 9" tongs cost alone, you also get an Oxo Silicone Spatula which is sold individually for around 8 dollars and an Oxo Nylon Flexible Turner for around 7 dollars.

what this means is that for about 3 dollars more you can get a silicone spatula and a nylon turner, and individually these add up to 27 dollars, so that is a 12 dollar savings by purchasing them as a set. so too, they are a 4-for-3 offer, so optimally you can save up to 25% more on an order of similarly priced items.

i was worried that the tongs had nylon tips though they have been very useful thus far, grabbing things out of the oven and picking up and moving things on the stove. ideally they would be made of silicone, or at least it is my fear they will begin to melt when meeting a hot cast iron skillet.

the silicone spatula is very nice. it has a detachable head for cleaning and is well-made. it is a little more stiff than i would prefer yet it will do fine.

the flexible nylon turner has several reviews about its melting plastic and this almost caused me not to change my order, from the tongs to the above set. i figure i will relegate it to my non-stick cookware for the time being and search out a durable silicone turner to use with cast iron.

the main suggestion about this product would be that if nylon is used that it should be of a type which can withstand the highest heat. apparently some can withstand 500 degrees fahrenheit. and so i would expect that of these tools yet they are rated only for 400F degrees which imbues hesitation in their regular use, for fear of potentially damaging them which then requires their subsequent replacement.

i will be optimistic and give 4 stars for the good value involved, though if the two nylon tools disintegrate quickly due to heat deterioration i would lower it to 3 stars later on. my main concern at this point is the flexible nylon turner, because someday i will unwittingly use it in my cast iron and worry not only that i may potentially ruin it though also whatever food i happen to be cooking.

the tongs get rave reviews and i can see why. i thought the initial size i ordered (9") would be too small yet they are just right for handling things on the stovetop and close to the door inside the oven. really nice and have been using them alot. if they had silicone tips i would be able to securely pull ramekins out of the oven, so instead hope to locate these Kuhn Rikon Silicone Tongs in a discount store someday for use as a second set.

as well, the spatula is nice though its rubber handle is a bit hard to extract from within the mixture of other utensils in the bin, due to its grippy handle. it remains to be seen the utility of the turner as a turner in use. though either way it was the better choice and at least an intermediate step towards better utensils.

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note: in regard to the flexible nylon turner, in terms of its heat deterioration issues, as well as the OXO silicone turner, in terms of its construction, it would appear that both share the same very thin surfaces. to me this extreme thinness is not necessary compared to the durability needed to withstand heat effectively. so i would rather see these tools slightly thicker if it would improve their durability.

note2: this product is titled the 'safe for non-stick cookware' set. similarly, it would be nice if OXO sold a 'safe for cast iron & non-stick cookware' set (albeit not this literal wording), which i assume would be all silicone. these are ultimately the tools i need most, because then non-stick and cast iron utensils could be one and the same, versus dealing with multiple utensils for the same task, which becomes dysfunctional.

Pros:
The tongs are very useful. They work well and the fact that they close up for storage is helpful.
The spatula scrapes well and is appropriately flexible.

Cons:
The flipper is VERY floppy. This is fine for something light, such as a cookie, but is horrible if you are trying to flip something like a grilled cheese sandwich. It will just bend and you risk your sandwich falling off.

It's a good value for what you receive, but make sure you don't expect really even average work out of the flipper. Use it maybe for a pancake or a cookie but use a stronger flipper for making your sandwiches or dishing up chicken or lasagna.

First off, the price of this set was very good when I purchased it. It was only about 20% higher than buying any single one of these pieces indivudually.

Second, I have not had any problems with the quality of my tongs or spatula. They hold up very well to everything I've put them through, even frying in hot grease on the stove. The only damage that my tongs have taken were when they were directly exposed to the fire of my gas stove after I had sat them down in an inappropriate place. This was my own fault, and they still only had minimal damage.

The spatula, while I greatly enjoy using it and find it easy to clean, seems like it could be better. I usually just clean it by hand, but sometimes I do toss it in the dishwasher, especially if I have finished cooking for the day and know I won't need it for a while. The rubber along the edges of the blade is shorn a bit. I'm not sure if these fragments have come off in the washing machine or other times, but I have noticed it when inspecting the blade. Additionally, the blade does not connect very well with the handle. They are easily separable. This hasn't been a problem with most things but stirring thicker batters has caused me to lose the head in the mix. Still, it is my favorite mixing and stirring spatula at the moment, and I would recommend this set, especially over purchasing the items individually.

each item was good quality oxo. definitely a good deal if you need all three items. only caveat with buying the set is that its a tiny bit smaller than buying separately (the spatula in particular). overall, great purchase

This trio is made up of kitchen staples. The tongs are a great mid-range size that work well for steaks (when I cook them in the cast iron skillet), veggies, pasta, whatever. The spatula is great, and although I haven't used it at 600 degrees, it's been close and I've seen no damage to the silicone. The turner is great for cookies, pancakes, crab cakes, and even muffins (it's flexible). Great set, great price, and on the 4-for-3 list!

I am very pleased with these as I have been with most of the Oxo products I have purchased over the years. I like the large grips and sturdiness of these items and have had no problem with the heat bothering them.

These are the three best items in the OXO Good Grips Series, of which i own most.

They work great on non-stick pans. They are well designed and built. They are made from a sturdy material.

The only thing that isn't perfect in this trio specifically is that the tongs are the shortest ones in the series. OXO does make them longer, which are nice when sauteing bacon or other things in hot oil. A few more inches away sure helps. You just have to buy them in a different set.

I liked them so much i bought a set for my mom too. Well worth the money spent.

I was originally going to buy the thongs and spatula separately, and then I saw this 3 pc. set. Glad I did! These perfectly compliment my new non-stick cookware. All of the pieces seem sturdy, and I am hoping to use them for years to come.

hi i just purchased the 3 piece oxo cookware set love the locking tongs great to use on non stick cookware the spatula is excellent and the whisk is great buy it you'll get a lot of bang for your buck.

I expected a better quality and that it supported better to the heat. It showed some damage when I was preparing some pancakes. It was never exposed directly to the heat, but it showed some damage.