raima

回復 9# fm9610

are you talking about the ones that can be taken apart into 2 equal halves? the middle part has helical ridges like a screw/bolt and can be put together to become a typical length chopstick. i didn't have to buy it. i went to a hotpot place in taipei and they give them out for free. it's common in other restaurants to give them out too. but then, of course, they won't be as nice as the purchased ones.

if you want steel chopsticks, consider those korean ones. they are flat and heavier, and it took time to get used to them. but i really like them. i use them at home

fm9610

回復 11# raima

Yes, mine is the steel ones with screw in the middle and comes with a handy pen shaped case. We also have the pull out ones, but the joint is not very strong, but they are very small.

We have the fixed korean ones too but they are real heavy and not very handy to carry around.

They steel chopstick is easy to clean, just soak it in water and clean it later.

Nam

回復 9# fm9610


    YOu can buy it in Vancouver 慈濟,  I think they also have plastic bowl with cover as well.
My mom always carries two pair of steel chopsticks that looks like a pen...and can easily slide into a small container. Perfect to put in purses ga.

布小熊

回復  fm9610


    YOu can buy it in Vancouver 慈濟,  I think they also have plastic bowl with cove ...
Nam 發表於 2010-3-27 12:28 AM

thank you. I need to get 2 of them!

Icebaby

after reading this, I guess everyone will 自備筷子﹕

http://www.facebook.com/#!/video ... 40426258&ref=mf

peter236

Do people stare at you when you pull out your own chopsticks at the restaurants?

chowB

Do people stare at you when you pull out your own chopsticks at the restaurants?
peter236 發表於 2010-4-2 00:32

Of course they will! And they'll say "oh thank you for saving the earth!". ^^

chowB

after reading this, I guess everyone will 自備筷子﹕
Icebaby 發表於 2010-4-2 00:15

Yea heard about that some time ago, but now it's good to watch it lively. Thanks for sharing!

Prelude

There is some very modern titanium chopsticks.  Light and sturdy, less chance to have chemical reaction than stainless steel.
Some are even retractable too.  When you bring it out, you can impress the girl next table.

http://zenbackpacking.net/Flatware.htm  example.