Once upon a braai, two friends were tanning a chop on their balcony and lamenting the fact that standard braai tongs lead to nothing but burnt hands. They agreed that the bend & braai was not a vibe and that there has to be a way to play with fire, safely. So, Nic and Marcel partnered up with Simoné and invented the 80cm Donkey Long Tong – a premium-built braai tong they dreamed up on a camping trip in the Richtersveld and assembled on an Airbnb counter before launching it on Heritage Day 2021. Today the three Donkeys proudly stand behind the ultimate braai tong, crafted from food-grade stainless steel, with a hand-tooled white oak wooden grip finished with Rubio Monocoat Hybrid Wood Protector, fastened with brass rivets, and sporting a bottle opener with a sliding lock. It is made to last a lifetime and will level up your braai game with every clickety-click.

“We use Rubio Monocoat for its environmentally friendly attributes, boasting a 0% VOC content. Given that the tongs will primarily be exposed to outdoor conditions, it is imperative that the wood receives adequate UV protection, which Rubio Monocoat offers as a wood treatment option. Furthermore, the longevity of the handles is of utmost importance, and Rubio Monocoat ensures durability to withstand a lifetime of use. Additionally, the fact that it is food compliant adds another advantageous aspect, considering the simultaneous handling of food and the tongs.” – Donkey Long Tong