This is a very poorly made tool. The alignment of the moving part and the fixed part is broken. You must be able to release your grip, drop the moving part (by gravity) and open the Dutch Oven's lid. Unfortunately since it binds you have to force it to release the lid. I contacted Lodge to file a complaint after receiving this. I was told they didn't do it but brought it. you know where. China. They would have asked someone to get in touch with me. never heard an answer. In short, I wish I had spent more on the Lodge product than the cheapest I could find because instead of supporting the American industry, I would have bought the cheapest product YOU could find. Don't make that mistake - buy something else.
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