{"product_id":"pigtail-meat-flipper-grill-marked-handle","title":"Hand-Forged Pigtail Meat Flipper – Grill-Marked Handle","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\u003cp\u003eWicks Forge was founded by Nicholas Wicks Moreau, who dates the forge’s beginnings to 2013 after an online launch in October 2012. Its current business address is Salem, New York, and its team also has roots in Maine. Moreau began with inherited family tools after a blacksmithing apprenticeship in Scotland. The company makes useful everyday metalwork, values accessible craftsmanship and honors the blacksmith’s tradition of community service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHand-Forged Pigtail Meat Flipper – Grill-Marked Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn food on the grill with a pigtail-style meat flipper and a textured steel handle. The working hook offers a different approach from a fork or broad spatula, while the Grill-Marked pattern gives the handle a coordinated look with the matching BBQ tools. A leather strap provides a hanging point between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stated 16-inch measurement refers to the handle, not the overall tool. Keep the leather strap away from flames and avoid soaking it during cleanup. Choose a separate spatula when you need broad support under more delicate food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bbq-fork-grill-marked-handle\"\u003e18\" Grill-Marked BBQ Fork\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grilling-spatula-grill-marked-handle\"\u003eGrill-Marked BBQ Spatula\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/for-the-grill-master\"\u003egifts for the grill master\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigtail-style working hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured Grill-Marked handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle measures approximately 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather hanging strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinseed-oil and wax finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle length: approximately 16\"; total tool length not published\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaker-stated production state\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping for this tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item normally dispatches within 1–4 business days under the supplier’s shipping policy; transit time is additional. Domestic orders with more than $75 of Wicks Forge products qualify for that vendor’s free-shipping offer. The offer applies to the Wicks Forge portion of the order. Other rates and methods appear at checkout. For items longer than 22 inches, the supplier requires a street address rather than a PO box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns for this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this standard, non-personalized item, the supplier allows returns within 30 days of receipt. Change-of-mind return postage is paid by the customer; a supplier-created label may be deducted from the refund. Damaged, defective or incorrect items reported within 30 days receive prepaid return shipping under the supplier’s policy. For a BuyAmerican purchase, request authorization from hello@buyamerican.com before returning anything. Eligible BuyAmerican returns must be unused, with original packaging and proof of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e for eligibility, exclusions and authorization instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\u003c!-- BA:MATERIALS:START --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged steel with a leather hanging strap; linseed-oil and wax finish on the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-forging can create small differences in surface texture, shape and dimensions. Measurements are approximate rather than precision-machined tolerances. Keep the protective surface maintained so the metal stays ready for its intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- BA:MATERIALS:END --\u003e\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash after use, towel dry thoroughly and wipe the metal with a thin layer of cooking oil. Do not leave it soaking or store it while damp. If surface rust develops, remove it with a suitable scouring pad and renew the oil coating. Maintain the surface as you would seasoned cookware; avoid prolonged contact with water. Allow the tool to cool before cleaning, and protect your hands when handling hot metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse appropriate protection around hot cookware and grilling tools. Metal handles can heat up, even when they provide extra reach. Keep food-contact surfaces clean between raw and cooked foods. For additional guidance, review \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/food-safety-basics\/grilling-and-food-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUSDA grilling and food-handling guidance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e","brand":"Wicks Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808861192484,"sku":"8020","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/pigtail_meat_flipper.jpg?v=1792527152","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.com\/products\/pigtail-meat-flipper-grill-marked-handle","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}