Analysis by Valery Grin · · updated October 10, 2026
AB Gripper XL 46 cm: stainless steel hinged tongs
Long 304 stainless steel tongs, made in Spain, for moving big cuts in a Large or XL kamado; no lock listed
From€35
Price verified on Amazon on October 10, 2026 · may change
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- Material
- 304 stainless steel
Quick answer
Yes, if you own a Large or XL kamado and want long, rigid tongs for turning big cuts: 304 stainless steel, 46 cm, a hinge that keeps the arms from crossing, and 4.5 out of 5 across 137 reviews. The catch: no lock is listed, and several reviews doubt the weld at the tips.
46 cm tongs in 304 stainless steel, with a hinge that stops the arms crossing, and dishwasher safe. They reach the back of the grate; the listing mentions neither a lock nor a maximum temperature.
The AB Gripper XL are barbecue tongs in food-grade 304 stainless steel, 46 cm long. The listing highlights a reinforced hinge designed so the two arms do not cross when you squeeze, says they can lift and turn pieces of more than 3 kg, and that they are dishwasher safe. The technical table gives 46 cm long by 0.6 cm wide, and the description states they are made in Spain. They are also sold in a 38 cm length.
In a kamado, length is what counts. At 46 cm your hand stays well away from the ring and the grate, and you reach the back of a Large or XL grate without putting your arm over the coals. They suit turning chops, moving vegetables or repositioning pieces in indirect cooking with a deflector; the guide to direct and indirect cooking explains where each goes. The promised rigidity makes sense with heavy cuts, such as a Galician-style rib steak that has to be flipped on a hot grate.
Against the other tongs in the catalogue, their case is sturdiness, not extras. The Weber Precision 46 cm are the same length; the WMF 44 cm with lock close up to go in the drawer. These AB Gripper score 4.5 out of 5 across 137 reviews, and Amazon's review summary mostly repeats quality and sturdiness.
The catches from the listing and the reviews: it gives no numeric weight (only "light but sturdy", and one buyer finds them a little heavy) and no maximum temperature. It does not mention a locking closure, so assume there is none. Several reviews point out that the tip blades are joined with a spot weld and fear it will come loose over time; one says they arrived broken. The listing mentions a non-slip handle but not its material, and one review wishes it had a coating, which suggests bare steel: leave them resting on the ring with the kamado at 250 °C and the handle will heat up. Gloves are still a good idea.
To look after them, the listing says dishwasher safe, although washing by hand in hot water and drying is better for the hinge, where grease and ash collect. A brush after each session stops grease from sticking. This is not a hands-on test: it is a reading of the listing and the reviews plus technical judgement, without having used them.
Long, rigid 304 steel tongs made in Spain, with good reviews; no lock, and some doubts about the weld at the tips.
Editorial rating from spec sheet, measurements and kamado fit · not a hands-on test
Pros
- 46 cm: they reach the back of a Large or XL grate with your hand away from the heat
- Food-grade 304 stainless steel and a hinge that stops the arms crossing
- Per the listing, they lift pieces over 3 kg; reviews praise their rigidity
- Dishwasher safe and no fiddly parts
Cons
- Several reviews doubt the spot weld at the tips; one says they arrived broken
- The listing does not mention a locking closure: they take more room to store
- No numeric weight or maximum temperature; the handle appears to be uncoated steel
- Long and clumsy for a small kamado of about 33 cm
Who it's for
For anyone with a Large or XL kamado who wants long, rigid stainless tongs for turning big, heavy cuts.
Not for
If you want a lock for storage or own a small kamado (grate of about 33 cm): look at the WMF with lock or the 38 cm version.
Specifications
- Material
- 304 stainless steel
- Includes
- 46 cm stainless steel tongs
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FAQ
How do they differ from the Weber Precision, OXO or WMF in the catalogue?
The Weber Precision are also 46 cm; the OXO are 40 cm; the WMF are 44 cm and close with a lock. These AB Gripper bet on rigidity: a hinge that keeps the arms from crossing and, per the listing, the ability to handle pieces over 3 kg. No lock is listed.
Will they stand up to the heat of a kamado?
The listing does not publish a maximum temperature. 304 stainless steel copes with grate heat easily, and the handle appears to be steel too, so the worry is not damage but heat. Do not leave them resting on the ring or inside the chamber, and wear gloves with the lid open at 250 °C or more.
Can they go in the dishwasher?
Yes, the listing says they are dishwasher safe. Even so, brush the grease and ash out of the hinge first and dry them well, because that is where dirt collects.
How long are they, and do they suit a small kamado?
They are 46 cm long according to the technical table, and the listing also offers a 38 cm version. The 46 cm pair suits a Large or XL well (grates of about 46 and 61 cm). In a MiniMax or Joe Jr, with a grate of about 33 cm, they feel long and clumsy; the 38 cm version or another shorter model pays off there.
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