These wooden tongs work great, not only for safely removing toast from the toaster, but are also great when turning bacon, shrimp or any other small food item. Keep one handy in your utensil holder and you'll find lots of uses for it. Each one is made individually from a variety of hardwoods, including cherry, maple, oak and walnut, and have an organic, hand-rubbed finish of beeswax and coconut oil. Hand wash please, and as with all wooden utensils, do not allow to soak in water.