JapanBargain, 2 Pack of 5-Pair Black Bamboo Chopsticks Set with Traditional Japanese Crane Moon Sakura Design, Reusable Wooden Chop Sticks, Dishwasher Safe, 9 Inch, Japanese Chinese Korean Style

The design is cute. The paint did not fade or fall off, but the smell is just terrible! I do not recommend anyone to buy this! No matter how I washed them, they just have this strong, unpleasant, industrial, chemical smell. I had a headache and wanted to throw up smelling this. Even after I washed them, my hands had the smell. I will definitely not use this to eat my food. It is not safe! I gonna throw those away. Do not just spend a couple bucks to learn this lesson: don't buy this for the sake of your health and safety.

These chopsticks are as lovely as they look in the picture. However, my only disappointment is that they are made in China as it states on the packaging (not shown in the picture.) The advertising and name of the seller are misdirecting. I really want to support Japanese-made products, S Korean products, etc. Next time I need chopsticks, I'll search harder.

I just received these, and I’m literally practicing already lol. They don’t have a strong smell I saw people talking about. In fact they have no smell at allUpdate: I really like these and I kinda got the hang of using them, but these make it kinda hard because it’s a little slippery right where one of my fingers needs the extra grip to keep it in place. As you can see in the picture I used a nail file to file the spot so I can kinda get a better grip.

I'm an American with a huge appreciation for Asian cuisine, and I can say although every dish I make in my household has been Asian, I've never used chopsticks. EVER. So I came across these and saw the price is right and the red and black matches my kitchen perfectly, so I went ahead and purchased them. I'm very satisfied with them, I've learned how to use them within minutes. They are reusable, and very good quality. Just a tip but when you eat with chopsticks, it slows down how much food is going into your mouth and allows you to enjoy your food more. Anyone who has researched into Japanese culture can remark that they eat slowly and enjoy every morsel and eat until 80% filled. I've adopted this principle and would suggest anyone tired of eating food within a few minutes and wondering why it's not digesting right, buy these and slow it down

They feel sort of slick to me. There is not much for texture here for your fingers to grip. I suppose if you use chopsticks all the time it's not an issue for you. For me, I prefer some texture there to make it a little easier to hold them.Otherwise they are fine so far. I'll just have to see how the color holds up over time to washes and use.

I love the little bunnies and seasonal decoration. These chopsticks are cute and look sleek. I don’t have any problems using them and like the little textured ends, but it does have some kind of protective veneer coating that makes it feel smooth. Could be hard for beginners but most likely they just need to build up hand dexterity, especially now that people don’t hand write anymore lol. I usually hand wash as they’re easy to clean, and it’s better to be gentle with most kitchen utensils. They have survived the dishwasher when my husband put them in though lol.

I eat a lot of meals with chopsticks. It is a trick to get myself to eat a bit slower, though I am really good with them. These are pretty chopsticks. I kind of laugh at myself when I decide which color I want to use with a meal. I've had them for quite a while and they've held up well. I'll order them again but I don't think that will be any time soon since they're still in great shape.

These are beautiful and exactly what I expected, for the most part. I don't think the designs will last long. I would definitely say that they are not dishwasher safe.

I'm still trying to learn to use these chopsticks. I always wanted to eat Chinese food with chopsticks but could never get the hang of them. I'm still trying.

As advertised. Good quality.