This odd-looking pair of tongs makes sense for the intended function; the bottom hook makes it easy to slide out hot oven racks, the tongs securely grip hot pans and cookie sheets, so you can rearrange them in the oven. Both the hook and the pincers of the tongs are protected by soft, flexible, heat-and-stain-resistant silicone. The tongs can also be used on the stove top to grab hot pan lids or small pan handles. Dishwasher safe, 6.5" long