This is my second set of 9" and 12" tongs from OXO and they're better than before!  The metal is thicker so they've only gotten better with this generation!  The only reason I replaced my previous set (bought 5 years ago from Bed Bath and Beyond) was because I lost one pair at a BBQ, and the other melted the rubber handle on a hot grill.  (Don't use for grilling.  Totally my fault though.)  I couldn't be happier with the newest generation and the scalloped edge is so much better than any serrated edge tongs.