I have two sets of jade chopsticks, a gift from a friend who got them
in China. I do not use them more of a show piece than for eating.

--- Jade chopsticks - rather the stone that they use to simulate jade
(I don't think anybody makes chopsticks out of real jade) is EXTREMELY
brittle and is really just for show. By the way, I found a place in
L.A. Chinatown that sells two pairs of "jade" chopsticks in a package
that includes two very nice "jade" chopstick holders (turtle, fish,
etc.), all for only $4!


We have several sets of laquered Japanese chopsticks, with the gripping
tips. Very useful for sashimi.

--- What's a "gripping tip" - grooves? Or is it some sort of sandpaper
substance on the tip, which i saw only once.


--- ww