It is believed the evolution of man started in Africa…Then man discovered fire…  It is understandable that tongs would have followed next…

Hennie Stander living in South Africa set out to improve the tongs available on the market.  He had for years cooked on open coal fires, Known locally as a Braai.  He felt there was many aspects of tongs he could improve…

In 2012 after many proto types Hennie patented “The Tongs” in two sizes.

Slam pressed dies were ordered. The Tongs were then pressed and hand assembled in his facility in Pretoria. As they are still hand crafted to this day….

The Best Short Reach BBQ Tongs
&
The Best Long reach BBQ Tongs

In early 2019 Hennie started exporting to Australia… “The Tongs Australia” Was created by The Gillen Boys. The braai tongs were rebranded as BBQ tongs for the local market.

The Tongs Australia is based in Brisbane. The Tongs are packaged and engraved locally in their Brisbane Facility and distributed Australia wide.