Made in Japan. These tongs are designed for ease of use and comfort in your hands. With their perforations, they ensure that you can pick up items while draining off any excess liquids making them a convenient tool for cooking or serving while remaining easy to clean due to its seamless form. Made with durable & dependable 18-8 stainless steel, the Sori Yanagi line of kitchen utensils exemplifies their meticulous approach to manufacturing, embodying the Japanese tradition of superb craftsmanship and simplicity of design. Soft yet durable materials, warmly inviting to use, and ever so comfortable in your hand, the Sori Yanagi sense of style and design has become one of the most highly recognized and timeless fixtures of modern Japanese craft. Every Sori Yanagi creation aims to offer a pure manifestation of design nirvana: simplicity of form, beauty of materials, and unobtrusive function. All Sori Yanagi 100% stainless steel products are safe for dishwasher cleaning.