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Donkey Tong 69cm
THE BRAAI MASTER - Made for flippin'.
The Donkey Tong 69cm is the long braai tong made for food. Its flat, spatula-shaped head slides under steak, boerie, chops and braaibroodjies and flips them without piercing or tearing. We call it a 'head' of its time. Handmade in Cape Town from 304 stainless steel and white oak, it's longer and stronger than your average braai tong and built to last a lifetime. Built-in bottle opener included.
GIFT READY - comes hand-wrapped; 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 order 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.
DONKEY APPROVED
Every pair is proudly laser-engraved with our logo. A mark of craftsmanship you can show off.
304 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.
SPATULA HEAD
We call it a “head” of its time. Designed to slide easily under burgers, steaks, and just about any cut of meat, giving you a clean, controlled flip every time. It was literally made for flipping. Just flip it.
SOLID BRASS RIVETS
Naturally antibacterial, corrosion-resistant, and stronger than copper. Adds durability and a golden accent at the handles.
Overview
The food tong. Wood fire, charcoal, gas, a Weber kettle or a Big Green Egg: if there's meat on a grid, this is your tong. At 69cm it keeps your hands away from the coals while giving you proper control over what you're cooking. Pair it with the Donkey Long Tong 80cm for the fire, and you've got the ultimate braai setup.
Materials
- 304 food-grade stainless steel. Safe for food, tough enough for the fire.
- 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
- Flat, spatula-shaped head that flips without tearing
- Sliding lock: pull up to lock, push down to unlock
- Built-in bottle opener, shaped like a Donkey hoof
- White oak handles for a firm grip
- Laser-engraved Donkey logo
- Length: 69cm (long enough to not bend and braai)
- Weight: 580g
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 Tong 69cm
69cm
Packaging details
- Length : 76cm
- Height : 6cm
- Width : 8.5cm
Weight
- Product & packaging : 800g
FAQs about the donkey tong
The Donkey Tong 69cm is for food. The uniquely designed head flips meat without piercing or tearing it. For steaks, boerie, patties and braaibroodjies, this is your tong. Made for food over fire! For managing your flames, wood and coals, use the Donkey Long Tong 80cm.
If you enjoy any form of cooking over fire, then you need a Donkey Tong 69cm. It gives you the perfect distance from the heat and even better control over your meat.
Yes, while it was originally designed for real wood fires, it works just as well with gas and charcoal braais! No matter what you’re cooking on, whether it is a Weber kettle, Big Green Egg or gas braai, the Donkey Tong 69cm is a game-changer for any form of grilling.
Yes, it’s packaged and ready to impress on arrival! 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. Contact us for any corporate gifting solutions.
A perfect option for Father's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate gifting.
Warm water, dishwashing soap and a good scrub. Nothing works better than elbow grease. These are built like Donkeys. Durable, hardworking, 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.
Our tongs are built to last a lifetime and use high-quality materials. If you experience any issues, please contact us directly and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
No. The Donkey Tong 69cm 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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