chopsticks

Force feeding: LED lightsaber chopsticks glow as you eat

The lightsaber chopstick isn't the newest idea in the galaxy, but a previous attempt at capturing "Star Wars" magic in chopstick form fell woefully short by virtue of just being a translucent stick.

Now Kotobukiya is doing lightsaber chopsticks right by embedding LEDs into the food-gathering gadgets. Now you can look forward to bathing your sashimi in the warm red or blue glow of a miniature lightsaber.… Read more

Pilot steers Neon Genesis Evangelion chopsticks

The Star Wars lightsaber chopsticks we featured previously are cool, but what if you were an anime fan instead? These Neon Genesis Evangelion sticks might be more up your alley.

They look ordinary at first glance, but the end of one chopstick contains an Evangelion pilot, mimicking the entry plug that housed characters such as Rei and Shinji who operated the giant cyborgs in the 1990s anime series.

These chopsticks can be preordered from online retailer Kotobukiya for $12, and will ship in January 2011.

(Source: Crave Asia via Gizmodo)

Save the sushi, save the world

You know how sometimes when you're eating sushi, you suddenly get word that the universe is being attacked and it's up to you to defend it? Well, get yourself some Chop Sabers from Kotobukiya, and you'll be ready.

The Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsaber-style chopsticks are about 9 inches long. Their eye-catching translucent look is a nice complement to any table. For the younger Jedis, the Yoda saber is just 8 inches long.

Currently, you can preorder a set of two pairs--an adult and a child-size pair--for $20. And every set includes translucent Star Wars logo … Read more

Chopsticks for dummies

If you haven't learned how to use chopsticks, you can stop feeling profoundly ashamed and start celebrating. Meet the Tukaani, a device that works the same way as the finger-twisting tools that accompany your lo mein and sesame chicken, but saves you the embarrassment of not knowing how do what every child in China can.

The designer, Lincoln Kayiwa of the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, started his own product design company called KAYIWA. KAYIWA, according to Lincoln's Web site, is the "epitome of novelty, aesthetics, functionality and environmental friendliness." This mantra translates into … Read more

The incredible folding chopsticks

In Singapore, a lot of us eat with chopsticks. Most of those you get these days are the low-quality disposable kind that leave strands of wood in your food and are way too thin for a good grip. If you feel strongly against using these horrible tree-killing utensils, the Brunton FlipSticks folding chopsticks could just be your thing.

The ends of the FlipSticks which pick up food are made of bamboo, just like regular chopsticks, but the rotating ends are stainless steel. They fold to half the normal length for storage and fit into a handy case for transport, as … Read more