Kaloud Vestara Argis Silver Tongs
Description
The Kaloud Vestara Argis tongs are long-reach charcoal tongs with a three-scallop jaw, finished in silver. The scalloped jaws give several contact points around a coal instead of two, so it does not roll or drop when you turn it.
Argis is bare polished metal with a pale handle. The plainest of the four and the one that matches everything.
Long reach keeps your hand away from the heat and keeps the working end visible while you place or turn charcoal. That sounds minor until you have knocked a lit coal onto a rug.
Why the jaw shape matters
Flat-jaw tongs grip a coconut cube at two points, which is why coals rotate and fall. The Vestara jaw uses three broad inward scallops at each end, so the coal seats into the curve and stays put while you move it.
It matters most when you are rotating coals mid-session over a full bowl.
Specifications
| Jaw profile | Three broad inward scallops at each gripping end |
|---|---|
| Reach | Long, keeps hands clear of the coal bed |
| Finish | Silver |
| Use | Placing, turning and removing hookah charcoal |
Figures are approximate and measured by Kaloud.
Care
Wipe down after use. Do not leave them resting on a hot coal bed, and do not put them in the dishwasher if yours have a wooden section.
Frequently asked questions
Do these work with coconut cube charcoal?
Yes. The scalloped jaws are shaped around standard cube charcoal.
Are they long enough to keep my hand clear?
Yes. Long reach is the point of the design.
Does the finish affect anything?
No. All finishes are the same tool.
Can I use them on a Lotus?
Yes, for placing and rotating coals. Never use them to pry a hot Lotus off a bowl.
Hookah Junkie is a contracted Kaloud dealer. Every Vestara Argis tongs sold here comes directly from Kaloud with the factory warranty intact. Counterfeit Kaloud gear uses unspecified materials, performs badly and carries no warranty. Kaloud’s patent, material claims and warranty apply only to genuine units.