Maine Man's Escargot Tongs are essential additions to flatware for serving and enjoying escargot. The special tong shape hugs the natural form of escargot shells to steadies escargots to extract the delicate meat. Their tiny shells, especially when basted in a butter sauce, can be awkward and slippery to hold securely by hand. Snails have been on the menu since nearly the beginning of time and rose quickly to an elite status with the Romans. Today, Escargot is traditionally cooked and served in a rich buttery garlic sauce and plated on an escargot dish or snail trays with recessed areas that cradle the snails and their delectable sauces. They're ideal lunch, brunch, entertaining, and holiday meals. Made from 18/8 stainless steel, Maine Man's Escargot Tongs are sturdy, durable, and dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. Brought to you by HIC, a third-generation family owned and operated company in the USA since 1957.