What is the purpose of the meat tongs having a spoon shape on one side and a fork shape on the other?

One side of the tongs has a wide spoon shape, while the opposite side extends into pointed fork tines^[2]. Although detailed uses are not fully explained in official descriptions, this type of serving tong is structured to serve meat dishes at the dining table while keeping their shape intact. The wide surface supports thinly sliced meat and oozing meat juices from beneath, while the fork tines grip the meat from above to prevent it from slipping. In addition to meat, it is also good for transferring salads or gently cooked vegetables without crushing the ingredients.

The overall length is 21cm, the width is 7cm, and the weight is 80g^[3]. Putting little burden of weight on the hand when held, it makes it easy to serve between plates on the dining table with one hand. Constructed in a single piece made seamlessly from stainless steel rather than assembled from separate parts, it is convenient to clean hygienically as oil or seasoning does not get caught in seam gaps after serving meat^[4]. The place of origin is Italy^[5].