Silver chopsticks are a special item used for formal dining in Asian nations and can be passed down as family heirlooms. They were historically used in China out of fear of poison. Care must be taken when washing and storing them.
Silver wands are silver wands. They can be found as tables in different Asian nations and people can also use them for Asian-style formal dinners in other regions of the world. Asian markets and specialty importers can often get silver chopsticks for people who want them, and in some cases, they can be passed down as family heirlooms, much like silver flatware in the West. On request they can also be custom made by a metal locksmith.
There are several reasons to use silver for wands. As in the West, silver is associated with formal dining, making these chopsticks a special item that can be presented on special occasions and for special guests. Silver has a good weight and balance that can lend a weight of gravitas and formality to the occasion, and wands made of silver can be plain, with smooth surfaces and clean lines, or more ornate.
Some people have personal chopsticks made of silver that they can eat with most meals or even carry with them. Historically, silver rods were used in parts of China out of fear of poison. According to popular belief, these wands would tarnish quickly in the presence of poison, so someone who feared poisoning would carry silver wands as a form of poison detection. The royal family also ate for this reason.
In the modern era, poisoning is not a major concern for most diners, with silver chopsticks being used for formality or tradition. Wands can be solid silver, or silver accents can be used on wands made from other materials, such as wood. The pattern can also be coordinated with silver serving utensils such as spoons for common plates and soups, for people who like their tableware to match.
Like other silver tableware, silver chopsticks require special care. They should always be hand washed and dried promptly to reduce the risk of tarnishing and spotting, and it’s a good idea to store them in a protective case. The case will reduce tarnishing, chips and scratches, as well as keep your chopsticks secure when not in use. If these chopsticks are used with extremely acidic food, take extra care when washing. It’s also important to buy rods that haven’t been mixed with lead or coated with toxic substances, a problem with some inexpensive models.
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