These heavy-duty copper tongs are designed for safe use with pickling and acid solutions; the copper will not contaminate the pickling solution. The 8" tongs are long enough to transfer hot items to the pickle without dipping your fingers in the pickle or having to drop the piece and potentially splashing the acid. The tips are serrated for a more secure grip on the workpiece; the outer surfaces are textured for better grip and control. Made with heavy-gauge copper and riveted to ensure a long service life.