{"product_id":"mercer-culinary-16-inch-locking-tongs","title":"Mercer Culinary 16-Inch Locking Tongs","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Grade Stainless Steel Utility Tongs Engineered for High Volume Kitchen Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMercer Culinary M21516LK 16-Inch Locking Tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the reach, control, and durability required for demanding foodservice environments. Constructed from stainless steel with scalloped gripping ends and an integrated locking mechanism, these utility tongs are well suited for grilling, sautéing, plating, buffet service, and handling hot ingredients safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Engineering Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eSpecification Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eCommercial Field Tested Data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eMercer Culinary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Series Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eM21516LK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eScalloped Utility Tongs with Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e16 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eScalloped Utility Ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eIntegrated Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eSilver Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e0.21 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eOne 16-Inch Locking Utility Tong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Cleaning Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003eHand Wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCore Operational Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Professional Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16-inch length helps keep hands farther from hot pans, grills, steam tables, and open cooking surfaces while maintaining dependable control over food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped Gripping Ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shaped utility tips provide secure contact with meats, vegetables, baked goods, and prepared foods without requiring excessive hand pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Locking Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in lock keeps the tongs closed during storage, helping conserve drawer space and support organized kitchen stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The durable metal body is designed to withstand repeated handling, elevated cooking temperatures, and the continuous demands of professional food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Serving Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tong profile supports accurate turning, lifting, portioning, and plating across both back-of-house cooking and front-of-house service applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for grilling proteins, turning vegetables, handling fried foods, sautéing ingredients, serving from buffet stations, transferring baked goods, and plating finished dishes. The extended length also makes these tongs useful around deep pans, stockpots, and high heat cooking surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Professionals Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial kitchens require utility tools that are simple, durable, and easy to control during fast paced service. The Mercer Culinary M21516LK combines a long reach, secure scalloped grip, stainless steel construction, and convenient locking design in a practical tool suited for everyday professional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash the tongs using warm water, mild detergent, and a nonabrasive cleaning pad. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely before locking and storing. Avoid harsh chemicals and prolonged soaking to help preserve the stainless steel finish and maintain smooth operation of the locking mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Culinary Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Scalloped Utility Tong With Lock \/ 16 Inch","offer_id":46566791872709,"sku":"e30e514e-4e69-4195-9502-f60812b15834","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5293\/9205\/files\/3b3486dfd41ad61a88278cd5314f303d.jpg?v=1784549704","url":"https:\/\/culinarysupplies.com\/products\/mercer-culinary-16-inch-locking-tongs","provider":"Culinary Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}