Chopsticks are commonly used tools on the table in our daily lives. China is a major user country, and chopsticks are also a common item in many Asian countries, naturally in many varieties. With the popularity of chopsticks, many Western countries have begun to use chopsticks. Chopsticks play an important role in our lives. Since chopsticks are so important, let me sort out a complete list of chopsticks to give everyone a better understanding.

1. Bamboo chopsticks

First of all, these are the most primitive chopsticks, made of bamboo, and the most commonly used ones are bamboo chopsticks. There are many types of wooden chopsticks, including mahogany, nanmu, jujube, and holly, which can all be used to make chopsticks. The hard ebony chopsticks are the most valuable. For example, the lion head rosewood chopsticks are unique and exquisite crafts. Disposable chopsticks are also bamboo chopsticks.

2. Metal chopsticks

Whether it is gold chopsticks, silver chopsticks, copper chopsticks, iron chopsticks or stainless steel chopsticks, these are all metal chopsticks. Nowadays, few people eat with precious metal chopsticks because it is not good for human health. At present, stainless steel chopsticks are basically used, but when purchasing stainless steel chopsticks, you should carefully check whether the chopsticks are made of food-grade stainless steel, because inferior stainless steel chopsticks can also cause harm to the human body.

3. Teeth-bone chopsticks

This can be considered a product of the old times. Among Chinese chopsticks, there are also chopsticks made of ivory and animal bones such as cattle, camels, deer, etc., and chopsticks made of turtles. Tortoiseshell chopsticks made of carapace, etc. Some clever craftsmen used meticulous carving skills to skillfully join the tooth bones, turning them into works of art.

4. Jade chopsticks

Jade chopsticks are treasures among chopsticks, including white jade, mutton fat jade, and jade. The Forbidden City Treasures Museum displays many gold chopsticks used by the Empress Dowager Cixi. And jade chopsticks, jade ones, jade inlaid with gold, etc.

5. Plastic chopsticks

"Plastic chopsticks" are a product of modern scientific development, and the main material is plastic. In recent years, a milky white "ivory chopstick" has been released. Although it is similar to ivory, it is just a "like". This is a kind of plastic melamine chopsticks, which is very popular because of its low price and high quality.

The above are the types of chopsticks that I know. If you know of other types that I don’t know about, please feel free to discuss them together.