There’s a certain quiet pleasure in using a utensil that has been made with genuine thought and craft and the Kawai Tetoca Chopsticks in Chestnut wood are precisely that. Carved from the timber of fruit-bearing chestnut trees and finished with nothing more than 100% pure beeswax, don’t let their simplicity mislead you: this is a pair of chopsticks that will outlast a thousand disposable alternatives without a moment’s apology.

Clever Details That Count

• Octagonal grip, square tip: The upper shaft is shaped into a satisfying octagon comfortable to hold, and physically incapable of rolling off the table. The square-cut tip gives you a precise, secure grip on food that round chopsticks never quite manage.
• Pure beeswax, nothing else: No lacquers, synthetic paints, or chemical coatings just 100% pure beeswax, a natural and non-toxic finish that’s gentle on the skin and safe for all foods and temperatures. A sensible choice for the whole family.
• Every pair is unique: Chestnut wood has a lighter, warm hue with a subtly varied grain, so your pair will never be identical to anyone else’s. The smooth, matte beeswax surface feels warm and alive in the hand in a way that lacquered chopsticks simply don’t.

Handmade in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, by Kawai Corporation a family-run chopstick maker since 1943. Hand wash only; not suitable for dishwashers or prolonged soaking.

• Length: 23 cm (approx. 9.1 inches)
• Material: Natural chestnut wood with 100% pure beeswax finish
• Shape: Octagonal handle, square tip
• Weight: Approx. 15g per pair
• Care: Hand wash only not dishwasher safe
• Made in: Japan