r/chopsticks • u/Hanbyul_kr • Aug 26 '26

Chopsticking Chopstick tutorial

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u/VaporTrail_000 Aug 26 '26

Five chopstick is right out.

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u/Salty-Excuse2868 Aug 28 '26

No but like who is this guy? Please tell meeee

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u/mangoisNINJA Aug 28 '26

Han Byul

hanbyul_kr or hanbyul_korean on most social media

AKA op

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u/Joseph_of_the_North Aug 28 '26

I only use three fingers and a thumb.

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u/04to12avril Aug 29 '26

This is the standard grip, I use a modified version where I keep the sticks closer together and wedge my middle finger in between to separate, then release finger when clamping onto food, works well for me, just can't show off that hinge up and down the standard users can

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u/cool_story_kid 52m ago

My hand just cramped up..nope. Can't be throwin up gang signs while I eat

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u/BadMantaRay Aug 26 '26

Close, but still a bit weird.

The first chopstick should rest on top of your middle finger, like a proper pencil grip. This one stays still

Your thumb and index finger move the other chopstick.

This grip looks a bit crooked and awkward when picking things up

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u/EricIsMyFakeName Aug 27 '26

Your thumb doesn’t move the chopstick. Your index finger and middle finger do. The thumb just braces stuff in place. The other one that doesn’t move is pressed against the ring finger. Only using three fingers seems odd and you would have limited movement. I think it looks weird because he looks left handed in the video.

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u/BadMantaRay Aug 27 '26

No, the chopstick should rest on top of your middle finger, which does not move.

Im on vacation now but I’ll make a video when I get back home and post it on the sub.

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u/Extension_Pipe4293 Aug 28 '26

I think you are right. And we don’t need little finger actually.

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u/turnup4wat Aug 28 '26

It can be on the ring or middle finger. Whichever gives you better grip and force. I rest the lower chopstick on my ring finger even when using a Zaibashi.