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Kent Wang Ebony Chopsticks (6 Pairs)
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Kent Wang Ebony Chopsticks (6 Pairs)
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A slow-growing tropical wood that’s naturally black in color, ebony is sleek and dense enough to sink when dropped in water. It’s on bold display in these chopsticks from Kent Wang Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downuser73
339
Nov 22, 2017
Um... these are not safe to eat with, folks. Reusable, hand-washed, unfinished wood is a bacteria farm.
Dermott
267
Apr 2, 2018
I guess..? I mean, if I'm eating salmonella in my food, I already done goofed, right? Does it matter whether I use unfinished wood chopsticks or a designer unobtanium spork at that point?
TipsyMacScotchslurpen
379
May 1, 2018
DermottThe idea of comparing the wood used in those studies to these chopsticks is misleading, at best. Ebony is an extremely dense wood, and it contains natural oils that should serve to make it naturally hydrophobic. This would prevent diseased water from soaking into the wood as long as you don't wash them in a dishwasher, which would wash those oils away.
The same could be said about properly washed and maintained wooden cutting boards. You should always hand-wash them to keep the oils in the wood and you should oil them at least once a month to replenish those oils. I'm not sure if there is any reason to treat your chopsticks with oil, but it probably wouldn't hurt anything to do so if you are worried about food-born pathogens.
The same could be said about properly washed and maintained wooden cutting boards. You should always hand-wash them to keep the oils in the wood and you should oil them at least once a month to replenish those oils. I'm not sure if there is any reason to treat your chopsticks with oil, but it probably wouldn't hurt anything to do so if you are worried about food-born pathogens.
slickhead
9
May 15, 2020
Are these tactical chopsticks? When I am employed with mercenary duties overseas I need chopstcks that are capable of incapacitating threats at a moments notice.
Honeybadgers
371
Feb 3, 2021
slickheadYou may want the titanium chopsticks in that case. They come with a little aluminum carry-case too.
The sweet little lady at the local chinese deli/market that I used to frequent when I was on duty approved of them, so they must be legit.
She then did the most "chinese boss lady" thing I could think of and then very loudly bitch to her employees for not having their own chopsticks because "I already give you people free lunch, now you make me pay for chopsticks too!"
She was being sarcastic, but it was still hilarious because they were all using forks.
RayF
22215
Jul 15, 2020
Not a big fan of chopsticks but assuming you are, please don't use them to eat Sushi. It's not as trendy, and definitely not as safe as its purveyors would have you believe...
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/14/health/throat-worm-japan-intl-scli/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/14/health/throat-worm-japan-intl-scli/index.html
Honeybadgers
371
Feb 4, 2021
Maybe it's the tapeworm in my brain, but I was pointing out your misspelling of "Tourette's"
RayF
22215
Feb 4, 2021
Honeybadgers
I see that now.
Admittedly, I had only a passing familiarity with that particular malady.
Having now made your acquaintance, I am more so.
chasmun
39
Feb 11, 2018
11 nice chopsticks arrived, along with 1 very warped one. WTF? I paid for 6 pairs of _usable_ chopsticks, not 5 pairs and a clown set.
Between long delays, increasing amounts of cheesy crap, prices that aren't really saving much, and poor quality, I think that Massdrop has lost its way. Wasn't this supposed to be a place for community members to band together to save money by buying in bulk? Now it's just a Sharper Image for Millennials. I can do better on Aliexpress or Banggood.
Between long delays, increasing amounts of cheesy crap, prices that aren't really saving much, and poor quality, I think that Massdrop has lost its way. Wasn't this supposed to be a place for community members to band together to save money by buying in bulk? Now it's just a Sharper Image for Millennials. I can do better on Aliexpress or Banggood.
chasmun
39
Feb 13, 2018
Thanks, Kent! Good to know that you stand by your product and take the time to respond personally. That sort of professionalism is becoming uncommon, I fear. I retract my complaint.
I'll send you an email with my address and a photo of the offending chopstick (I only need half a pair) so you can see what went wrong (for QC purposes).
I'll send you an email with my address and a photo of the offending chopstick (I only need half a pair) so you can see what went wrong (for QC purposes).
KentWang
372
Kent Wang
Nov 22, 2017
Howdy Massdrop! We monitor the drop discussion pages. Please post here if you have any questions.
I've been personally using these chopsticks for 2 years and can attest to their longevity. My parents have ebony chopsticks that they got for their wedding 35 years ago and they're still going strong—both my parents and the chopsticks.
I've been personally using these chopsticks for 2 years and can attest to their longevity. My parents have ebony chopsticks that they got for their wedding 35 years ago and they're still going strong—both my parents and the chopsticks.
ZZ_UPenn
257
Nov 22, 2017
Thanks. I getting these for my family. It is good to know the cost goes into the product, not the packaging.
ronCYA
339
Jan 11, 2018
Bit rude— he just said his parents are still going strong. Won't be in a box for a long time.
BokChoy
48
Sep 29, 2020
That picture of the hand holding the chopsticks so low bothers me more than it should.
KentWang
372
Kent Wang
Oct 5, 2020
BokChoyIt brings shame to our ancestors. We were not consulted for that photo shoot.
Telanis
78
Apr 2, 2018
This is probably the white dude in me talking, but these chopsticks look like the exact opposite of what I'd want. Round up top for comfort of holding, and square at the bottom to more easily pick things up.
kryptonshen
6
Jan 8, 2019
Please pay more attention on the QC of the chopsticks. Purchased a set of 6 pairs, received half of them bend in the case. Not worth the money, although the finish is not bad. Not a happy Canadian customer.
KentWang
372
Kent Wang
Jan 9, 2019
kryptonshenSorry, that shouldn't have happened. Email us at sales@kentwang.com and we'll send you replacements. We stand behind all our products.
SeagullLikesFries
6
May 30, 2018
If you are into looks, these are killer. However, the cheap ones they give you at restaurants will perform exactly the same. Laquer coated ones last longer. They are my favorite. Avoid metal ones unless they are flattened. I hope this helped anyone buying chopsticks.
tikkytak
25
May 1, 2018
Utterly ridiculous, Staining? Bending? Expensive? "Shutup and take my money" is a meme not a life philosophy.
Go to an asian grocery and pick up similar chopsticks for under $5. Mine are over 5 years old and always go in the dishwasher. Out of all the ridiculous hipster crap they have in here I had to comment on this one as I know there is a better alternative.
kevinhb
171
Jul 1, 2019
The website claims that the ebony is sustainably harvested, but I wish we could hear some more about this from the manufacturer... it literally just says "sustainably harvested ebony", and one passing phrase isn't quite enough to convince me without any information at all about where the wood actually comes from.
Outdoors_guy
44
Feb 22, 2020
kevinhbReally agree. The first thing I thought when I saw the word “ebony” was: How guilty would I feel using these?
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