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Donkey Long Tong 80cm
THE FIRE MASTER - made for heat, coals and fire.
The braai tong that's longer and stronger than average. Designed to handle the heat when you can't. Built-in bottle opener. Built to last a lifetime.
Designed for the adventurer at heart. Handmade in South Africa.
GIFT READY - comes handwrapped, all you have to do is gift it!
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Free delivery across South Africa for orders of R1,000 and up.
- Express: 2-3 days
- Economy: 4-5 days
- Collection available from The Barn in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
Adding an engraving? Allow an extra 2-3 days of production before your tong ships.
Need an emergency tong for a gift, a last-minute braai or an adventure? Contact us and we'll do our best.
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It's tough to let go of a strong tong, but if you need to return it, contact us within 30 days of receiving your order and have a look at our FAQs.
Please note: the tong must be unused, undamaged and in its original packaging.
Features
Built different, end to end.
Built for the fire
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Bottle opener
Pop open a cold one or hang your tong neatly using the Donkey Hoof–shaped bottle opener.
Solid brass rivets
Naturally antibacterial, corrosion-resistant, and stronger than copper. Adds durability and a golden accent at the handles.
Donkey approved
Every pair is proudly laser-engraved with our logo. A mark of craftsmanship you can show off.
304 food-grade stainless steel
Safe for handling food, tough enough for the fire. Strong, corrosion-resistant, and built to last.
White oak handles
Crafted from premium white oak for strength and durability. Finished with a food-safe varnish and sanded smooth for a comfortable grip.
Sliding lock
Pull up to lock, push down to unlock. Keeps your tong slim and secure for easy storage.
SHELL-SHAPED TONG HEAD
Classic design that grips charcoal and wood with ease. Built to handle the heat and give you full control of your fire.
Overview
The fire tong. Its shell-shaped, serrated head is made to grip wood and coals, so this is the one you use to build and manage the fire. At 80cm it keeps you away from the heat, whether you're working a fire pit, a built-in braai, a fireplace or a wood-fired pizza oven. For the food, grab its partner, the Donkey Tong 69cm.
Materials
- 304 food-grade stainless steel
- 301 spring stainless steel for a strong tong kick. The Donkey's kick. Click click.
- White oak handles, treated with ProNature (0% VOC, UV protection, food-compliant)
- Solid brass rivets
- 3mm stainless steel bottle opener
Features
- Shell-shaped, serrated head that grips logs and coals
- Sliding lock to keep it closed for storage
- Built-in bottle opener
- White oak handles for a firm grip
- Laser-engraved Donkey logo
- Length: 80cm (long enough to not bend and braai)
- Weight: 700g
Care
Wash the head with warm water and dishwashing liquid, then polish with a scrub sponge and cream cleaner. Dry it properly and it'll look great for years.
Not dishwasher safe, mainly because it won't fit.
Donkey Long Tong 80cm
80cm
Packaging details
- Length : 80cm
- Height : 6cm
- Width : 8.5cm
Weight
- Product & packaging : 1kg
FAQs about the donkey long tong
Yes, and that’s exactly what it was built for - managing all types of fires. It is our fire tong. The 80cm reach makes it perfect for firepits, built-in braais, wood-fired hot tubs, and wood-fired pizza ovens. It grips wood, moves coals and handles flames without you having to get too close to the heat. No burnt hands, no bent backs, no smoke in the eyes. Can be used to manage fires with Webers and Big Green Eggs too.
The Donkey Long Tong 80cm is for fire. The shell-shaped head is perfect for gripping wood and coals securely. The serrated edges are known for breaking your boeries and cutting meat when turning, so while it is made from food-safe 304 stainless steel, its real job is fire management. For food and grilling, use the Donkey Tong 69cm.
If you enjoy making a real fire with wood, then you need a Donkey Long Tong 80cm. It gives you distance from intense heat, better control over your coals and fewer burnt forearms (and beer bellies). It’s especially useful for ground fires when you go camping.
Yes, it’s packaged and ready to impress. We use a special handwrapping technique that will score you some serious brownie points.
Please note: the courier waybill is stuck to the outer packaging. If you’re sending it directly as a gift and don’t want the shipping label visible, leave us a note at checkout and we’ll double wrap it for you.
Yes. We offer standard typed engraving for an additional R200 and a custom handwritten engraving option for an additional R300. It’s a great way to turn a fire tool into a legacy piece, and a great choice for Father's Day, birthdays, special occasions, corporate gifting, or even just to let someone know that you’re thinking about them. Contact us for any corporate gifting solutions.
Warm water, dishwashing soap and a good scrub. Nothing works better than elbow grease. These are built like Donkeys. Durable, hardworking and reliable. In other words, quite low maintenance. Dry it properly afterwards and it’ll stay looking like new for years.
Unfortunately, our Donkeys are not dishwasher safe, mainly because they won’t fit.
The Donkey Long Tong 80cm is built using the highest quality materials and designed to last a lifetime. If you experience any issues, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
No. The Donkey Long Tong 80cm is made from 304-grade stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant and made to last. Fires are tough. Your tools should be tougher.
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