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Hold Chopsticks like a Pen
Countless chopstick wrappers advice learners to "hold chopsticks like a pen". Here we explore the correlation between pen grips and chopstick grips.
The Count-to-kehkuh Grip
Count-to-kehkuh is a cross between the Count-to-4 grip (a curled thumb) and the Vulcan Grip (bottom chopstick supported by pulp of the ring finger).
The Count-to-4 Grip
The Count-to-4 grip is a variation of Standard Grip, where the tip segment of the thumb bends inward, instead of extending flat to secure both chopsticks.
Out with the Crossed Type, in with the Under Swing
We dispel the false dichotomy of "crossed" vs "parallel" - an outdated way to classify chopstick grips. We propose Under Swing and Sideway Swing instead.
The Righthand Rule Grip
The Righthand Rule grip is named after the right-hand rule used in mathematics and physics, for its semblance to the the axes of the rule.
The Forsaken Pinky Grip
The Forsaken Pinky grip is named after the lone pinky finger, which is left to its own devices by the rest of fingers, to man the bottom chopstick alone.
How to help
If you find our cause to your liking, you can make it yours, too. Here are some ways for you to help further our common cause.
The Beetle Mandibles Grip
Beetle Mandibles is an alternative chopstick grip where chopstick movements resemble a Giant Stag Beetle maneuvering its long mandibles.
The Scissorhand Grip
Scissorhand Grip inherits from its parent Chicken Claws the blatant disregard of the thumb, and further deviates by crossing top chopstick below the other.
The Muppet Grip
The Muppet Grip is a variant of Dangling Stick, and thus inherits the same issues including lack of leverage, plus rear-end collisions.
The Dangling Stick Grip
Dangling Stick inherits from its parent Chicken Claws the blatant disregard of the thumb, and further deviates by leaving the bottom chopstick dangling.
The Dino Claws Grip
Dino Claws derives from Chicken Claws, further deviating from Standard Grip by relieving index finger of its duty, leaving only 2 fingers operating chopsticks.
We started printing
As hinted in our Mark-and-Go license agreement, we intend to make patent-pending ergonomic and training marcosticks available for everyone to print, for free. During research we made prototypes with a carving knife, epoxy putty, plain chopsticks, and some piano wire. After filing two utility patents, we are now making 3D…
History of Chopstick Research
What did people know about the physics of chopsticks, before planetary gear train was revealed as the key driver, instead of the third-class lever?
Family Tree of Alternative Grips
Here you'll find the most comprehensive family tree of different ways to hold chopsticks, classified by their relatedness to the Standard Grip.