Fiskars Log Tongs, Up to 12" Diameter, One-Handed Log Carrier and Effortless Control for Firewood

Before purchasing, I read a few of the reviews on the product. Most people had very positive things to say about these tongs. One reviewer said that they were disappointed in the assembly/quality of the device. They stated that the hinges in the mechanism appeared as though the rivets had not been pressed tightly enough together and that it felt flimsily assembled (paraphrasing). I disagree.After receiving my own pair and trying them out, I believe that the looseness at the hinge points is a design necessity. The tongs needs to open and close freely without any friction or binding. Gravity should help in their use. The components are fairly small and lightweight, but still quite strong. If they were more tightly assembled, there isn't enough mass there to close them on their own. I've used heavy old iron tongs before, and these ain't them.Although these are small, I was surprised that the WERE in fact able to pick up logs about 12" in diameter. Logs with a rougher bark texture are definitely easier to grab but I found that with some practice and adjustments to my technique, it was possible to more easily pick up smoother and smaller logs down to about 3" in diameter. After allowing the claw to close on the target trunk truncate (log), tilt your wrist forward to force the front hook to bite in. Then lift and the rear claw will do its pinchy thing. For smaller logs, aim the claw off-middle rather than right in the center of the cylindrical segment. Then the tilt of the log will provide a 3rd point of contact within the claw, helping to produce a stronger grip. I will be sharpening up the tips on these things so that they bite even better into a variety of woods.So, after using one pair of these for a day and seeing how much easier it made the work, I decided to purchase a second pair so that both hands could busy - doubling my productivity and balancing out the load on my back and shoulders. And they do.

I have 3 different size tongs. This is my smallest. Works best for picking up smaller split wood to put in wood stove. I pick up one piece and put under my left arm and pick up another piece with the tongs an go to wood stove. Saves me time and bending to ground at my age. We'll made as any Fiskars tool.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Fiskars is a good brand.Size:It could be a bit bigger, I looked for a bigger version.Build quality:Here they let me down. As I understand it the little finger extension is open the gripping jaws. My jaws tend to stay in what ever position they were last left. I make it work but I know it just isn't right. Since it is riveted, I don't have much recourse in loosening the pivots. The wave washers are a nice touch to keep it from being a floppy mess but some peened the rivets a bit to much.Weight:Yes, I have a bit of a belly and don't like to bend over. That is why I bought this toolComfort:It does help protect my aging back.Sharpness:When it gets on a log, it picks it up.Sturdiness:Hasn't broke yet. I haven't tried using that notch to hook a chain to it and pull a log with my lawn tractor.

Works well. Quality Fiskars made product

First I must say, I hate gizmo's. If I'm cutting trees, its usually just shy of a full blown logging operation minus the skidders and trucks. I've honestly looked at these before and thought they'd be fine if I was trimming the bushes with my electric chain saw. I took down a 80'+ Oak (42" stump) and with a BAD back and two joint replacements, I thought a gizmo would be better than nothing.I couldn't be more wrong. This hook was a game changer. In 50 years of carrying logs, I've never used anything that made it as easy as this hook. Some of the logs I could carry (back and my wife didn't think so, but we showed them) and others I could drag (barely) with this hook. not one time did it slip or loose its grip. I will say, you will want to hit it with some WD40 occasionally because it does seen to get a bit still to open back up. But a quick squirt and it worked like a charm.Lastly, do yourself a favor and order two. You'll thank me later. I just ordered a second one because carrying a log with just one " handle" is a bit awkward, whereas with two, carrying a good size log would be a snap, or if you have a helper, both of you have a secure handle, and we all know its NO fun when someone drops their end of something heavy.Amazing tool, but again, get two of them.

The Fiskars log tongs are and indispensable tool if you are handling, and lifting cord wood. I use these tongs mainly to lift rounds onto a wood splitter, tongs have a quick secure grab, and release easily. A real back saver, as I do not have to bend over so far. I have lifted rounds over 25" in diameter with this tool. The holster and tool are lightweight, drawing and holstering the tool is quick and easy. A++ recommended.

Good product, I like the sheath that fits on my work belt. Initially I was disappointed with how small they looked but after using it for awhile I think they are appropriately sized to stop me from yanking around logs that are right on the line for wear and tear on my back.

Bought this cuss i heat year round with firewood. Day i got it tryed it on the wet hard maple transfer all the hevy lifting to your arm and shoulder muscles making moving firewood as easy as packing bags in your car. My wife tryed it once and i had to order one for me agin she wont do firewood with out it ever worth the buy. Only thing i adjusted was the ponit few stokes of a file on the side to give a point and its ready to rock