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product_id: 561354753
title: "Shimomura 42497 Smart Kitchen Tongs, Large with Floating Tips, No Dirt, Made in Japan, Easy to Grab, Outdoor, Dishwasher Safe, Yakiniku, Fried Food, Total Length 10.2 inches (26 cm), Nippon Chopsticks"
brand: "下村企販"
price: "VT8243"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "下村企販"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/561354753-shimomura-42497-smart-kitchen-tongs-large-with-floating-tips-no
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Dishwasher Safe Lightweight (68g) Made in Japan Shimomura 42497 Smart Kitchen Tongs, Large with Floating Tips, No Dirt, Made in Japan, Easy to Grab, Outdoor, Dishwasher Safe, Yakiniku, Fried Food, Total Length 10.2 inches (26 cm), Nippon Chopsticks

**Brand:** 下村企販
**Price:** VT8243
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Grab Life by the Tongs!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shimomura 42497 Smart Kitchen Tongs, Large with Floating Tips, No Dirt, Made in Japan, Easy to Grab, Outdoor, Dishwasher Safe, Yakiniku, Fried Food, Total Length 10.2 inches (26 cm), Nippon Chopsticks by 下村企販
- **How much does it cost?** VT8243 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/561354753-shimomura-42497-smart-kitchen-tongs-large-with-floating-tips-no)

## Best For

- 下村企販 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 下村企販 brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Perfectly Sized:** At 10.2 inches, these tongs are ideal for both indoor and outdoor grilling.
- • **Sleek & Stylish:** Brushed stainless steel finish that complements any kitchen aesthetic.
- • **Light as a Feather:** Weighing only 68 grams, these tongs won't weigh you down while cooking.
- • **Crafted for Convenience:** Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, because who has time for scrubbing?
- • **Elevate Your Cooking Game:** Experience precision with floating tips for effortless grabbing.

## Overview

The Shimomura 42497 Smart Kitchen Tongs are expertly crafted in Japan from high-quality 18-0 stainless steel. With a total length of 10.2 inches and a lightweight design of just 68 grams, these tongs feature innovative floating tips for easy grabbing. They are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze, and their sleek brushed finish adds a touch of elegance to your kitchen. Perfect for outdoor grilling or frying, these tongs are a must-have for any culinary enthusiast.

## Description

The tips are thin and easy to remove and hold overlapping foods Non-slip knurled interior of the tip, length makes it convenient for fried food. Comes with feet so it won't stick to the tip even when placed on the kitchen for a hygienic look. No seams, so it is easy to wash and clean.

Review: A necessary kitchen tool - Great tongs, happy to add to my kitchen tools. Stainless and built well, felt good in my hand, tips gripped everything nicely from sausages to sliced veggies. Much easier to use with better control, especially for smaller things, than those tongs with big silicone tips.
Review: Great all around - Great for getting toast and other items out of my toaster oven. Well made and easy to use.

## Features

- Size (approx.): Width 1.8 x Length 10.2 x Height 1.5 inches (4.5 x 26 x 3.7
- Weight: Approx. 2.4 oz (68 g)
- Material: 18-0 stainless steel
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Brand Name: Shimomura Planning

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08LN1T5M1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,092 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #231 in Cooking Tongs |
| Brand | 下村企販 |
| Brand Name | 下村企販 |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Brushed |
| Included Components | No |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 10.24"L x 1.77"W |
| Item Type Name | Kitchen Tongs |
| Item Weight | 68 Grams |
| Manufacturer | 下村企販 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 42497 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | 42497 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.24"L x 1.77"W |
| Product Style | 03.) Floating Tongs 26cm |
| Style | 03.) Floating Tongs 26cm |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Color:** Silver
- **Brand:** 下村企販
- **Style:** 03.) Floating Tongs 26cm
- **Product Dimensions:** 10.24"L x 1.77"W

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A necessary kitchen tool
*by R***O on December 13, 2025*

Great tongs, happy to add to my kitchen tools. Stainless and built well, felt good in my hand, tips gripped everything nicely from sausages to sliced veggies. Much easier to use with better control, especially for smaller things, than those tongs with big silicone tips.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great all around
*by N***S on December 10, 2025*

Great for getting toast and other items out of my toaster oven. Well made and easy to use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding! Well balanced, multipurpose, Japanese precision and machining quality.
*by N***B on May 24, 2026*

Outstanding! Well balanced, Japanese precision and machining quality. Allows for deft movements in cooking. These tongs are what I've been looking for (and have purchased many other types/brands/designs with no success). They are perfect for picking up noodles, flipping thin fillets, tossing stir-fry vegetables, and precisely moving larger pieces (such as confit tomatoes or heads of garlic) in a roasting pan. It also served beautifully in a pinch when we had to pick up an entire roasted chicken to move it out of harm's way! One side up the cavity the other clasping the breast and the entire chicken was quickly moved to plate. Love this thing. Easily replaces three other similar type implements because it incorporates each of their individual features! Soft rounded tips means clasping delicate items without tearing. The inner serrations or grooves means you can firmly grip anything without slipping. The arched design means you can rest it on the counter with no mess. Stainless steel means an easy dishwasher cleanse. All around fantastic.

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-06-06*