Chopstick Master from Bridge City Tool Works Appeals to the Maker in All of Us

Bridge City Tool Works is launching the Chopstick Master™, an innovative product that offers a new way to create an ancient tool. The product is easy to use and designed for non-woodworkers as well as the DIY market and all those who appreciate fine craftsmanship.

“Through extensive testing and market research, we’ve developed a product that contains everything you need to make your own gallery quality chopsticks. Anyone over the age of eight, regardless of experience, can join in the fun and make their very own set in 15 minutes,” said Designer and CEO John Economaki. “The response in China has been phenomenal, and the concept of hosting chopstick-making dinner parties in the United States has been equally surprising. This is a universally fun experience.”

During the past six months, over 1,000 pairs of chopsticks have been produced with various Chopstick Master prototypes. This non-powered product is a professional tool with an all-metal base, designed to last multiple generations. The Chopstick Master design has been optimized and is now ready to hit the worldwide market. The product had a successful launch in China this September and is available in the U.S. by pre-order only until 2016.

“I’ve been designing tools full-time for over 32 years and can honestly say, nothing in my past prepared me for the reception of this tool,” Economaki said.

Chopsticks were first developed in China about 5,000 years ago, and were adopted by most Asian cultures that continue to use them today. While the Asian population makes up about 60 percent of the world’s population, many Americans enjoy using chopsticks. In fact, according to online research in a 2014 YouGov study, 23 percent of Americans prefer chopsticks to silverware.