Lodge Camp Dutch Oven Lid Lifter

Comment: This is one of those items that is not a pre-requisite for dutch oven cooking, it does take up valuable space, but how can you leave home without it? I have used everything from a pair of pliers to wire coat hangars to leather gloves. This is the tool you go for every time. You have CONTROL over your lids and pots when opening or moving them. Don't leave home without it.

Comment: If you are buying a dutch oven for the first time, don't skimp and not buy the lid lifter. It is well worth the money. I would recommend practing with it to get the hang of how to use it, especially with coals on the lid. Last thing you want to happen is ashes falling into your food because your lid was off balance and it twisted on you (almost happend once :) ) It is not hard to use, and is a great addition to your dutch oven. Works great once you figure out the balancing..

Comment: This little gadget does work but you can definately tell that it is made in china. Bar on hook end is not centered. Bar on handle is not square to handle. I wish they would note that it was made in china. I would not have bought it if I had known it was made in china.You can get ones made in u.s.a. for same price.

Comment: We try to buy USA made products. We purchased a LODGE dutch oven made right here in the USA in Tennessee and assumed the LODGE dutch oven lid lifter would be also. Surprise! It was packaged in a plastic sleeve with large print MADE IN CHINA. Sure the lifter does what is intended, but I would have paid more to buy it made in USA. Should have done that at Silver Dollar City. They make them right there in the park. Just wish it would have told of this on the description page. But again, it does what it is intended for.

Comment: Very well constructed and a must have if you like to dutch oven. Does exactly what you would expect it to pick up dutch oven lids and dutch ovens. My only complaints would be that it does not stand up very well by it's ends (three prong area) so you have to lay it flat on the ground and it is a little shorter than the lid lifters used to be.