Chopsticks for serving (Moribashi) moribashi
Stainless steel moribashi serving chopsticks
Japanese precision at the service of your cooking.
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Product description
The gesture
Pick up a shaving of raw fish, a thin slice of vegetable or a sprig of herb without crushing it, when plating a dish: a cook's gesture, not a diner's.
Why they are different
A fine stainless steel tip and a wooden handle, joined by a water buffalo horn ring (mentioned on the original label: 水牛輪付, suigyū wa-tsuki). 21 cm long, for a precision that no kitchen tongs allow.
Why these chopsticks rather than table chopsticks
The water buffalo horn ring is not decorative: it insulates against heat and moisture so the wood does not split where it meets the metal, a classic weak point on this type of utensil. This assembly technique, long used on Japanese professional knives and chopsticks, lets the object last years of intensive kitchen use. The wooden handle also insulates against heat, useful for plating a dish that is still warm just before serving.
Why I chose them
"I chose these chopsticks because they illustrate those very simple Japanese utensils that quickly become indispensable. Their length and precision let you handle food with a lot of control, notably for serving or turning certain preparations. I like their restraint: they don't try to do more than necessary, but every detail answers a precise use."
You will love them if
- you regularly plate carefully (sashimi, finely cut vegetables)
- you want more precision than classic kitchen tongs
- you enjoy receiving a new piece, still sealed in its original box
They are probably not for you if
- you are looking for a cooking utensil rather than a plating one
- hand washing only (never dishwasher, oven or microwave) doesn't suit you
In practice
Stainless steel, wooden handle, water buffalo horn ring, length 21 cm. Hand wash only and dry immediately. Avoid the dishwasher, oven and microwave, which would damage the wooden handle and the horn ring.
An object made to last
The horn ring assembly, designed to protect the wood-metal joint, lets these chopsticks go through years of intensive use, provided they are cared for by hand.
Craft and know-how
The gesture
Pick up a shaving of raw fish, a thin slice of vegetable or a sprig of herb without crushing it, when plating a dish: a cook's gesture, not a diner's.
Why they are different
A fine stainless steel tip and a wooden handle, joined by a water buffalo horn ring (mentioned on the original label: 水牛輪付, suigyū wa-tsuki). 21 cm long, for a precision that no kitchen tongs allow.
Why these chopsticks rather than table chopsticks
The water buffalo horn ring is not decorative: it insulates against heat and moisture so the wood does not split where it meets the metal, a classic weak point on this type of utensil. This assembly technique, long used on Japanese professional knives and chopsticks, lets the object last years of intensive kitchen use. The wooden handle also insulates against heat, useful for plating a dish that is still warm just before serving.
About this object
Léonard's pick
Why I chose them
"I chose these chopsticks because they illustrate those very simple Japanese utensils that quickly become indispensable. Their length and precision let you handle food with a lot of control, notably for serving or turning certain preparations. I like their restraint: they don't try to do more than necessary, but every detail answers a precise use."
Is it right for you?
You will love them if
- you regularly plate carefully (sashimi, finely cut vegetables)
- you want more precision than classic kitchen tongs
- you enjoy receiving a new piece, still sealed in its original box
They are probably not for you if
- you are looking for a cooking utensil rather than a plating one
- hand washing only (never dishwasher, oven or microwave) doesn't suit you
Features and care
In practice
Stainless steel, wooden handle, water buffalo horn ring, length 21 cm. Hand wash only and dry immediately. Avoid the dishwasher, oven and microwave, which would damage the wooden handle and the horn ring.
An object made to last
The horn ring assembly, designed to protect the wood-metal joint, lets these chopsticks go through years of intensive use, provided they are cared for by hand.
Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do these chopsticks differ from ordinary table chopsticks?
Their fine stainless steel tips let you pick up a sliver of raw fish or a thin slice of vegetable without crushing it, with a precision kitchen tongs cannot match.
What is the water buffalo horn ring for?
It joins the metal tip to the wooden handle, as stated on the original label (水牛輪付).
How long are they?
21 cm.
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