Chinese Trousse with what?

Marcus · 6th August 2017, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Sure, no problem.

Considering the not so great fit of these needles in the scabbard, I'd also guess these were recently added to obtain a "complete" set.

Regards,
Kai

Actually, the fit of the knitting needles is nearly perfect. I tried several types of chopsticks and none would go in more than half an inch.

Rick · 6th August 2017, 05:58 PM

Well, what are you going to do; cut or knit?

Marcus · 6th August 2017, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Well, what are you going to do; cut or knit?

Nothing wrong with the knife. Could be used to cut anything including yarn. Actually, we have several female friends who never go anywhere without their knitting.

Philip · 6th August 2017, 10:35 PM

A subsequent modification? Maybe they weren't "born" as chopsticks...
Regarding the fit, the chopsticks were individually made to fit each scabbard. Each workshop did it their own way, no standardization. I've had to replace missing chopsticks on these things, and you always have to find the nearest size and shape/cut to fit.

Not to difficult to convert to knitting needles by grinding points on the ends. But I've never seen an original set with those "ball butts". Artzi has an encyclopedic collection of some very fine examples of the genre, and no such animal lives there.

CutlassCollector · 7th August 2017, 10:04 AM

Just a thought but I have seen chopsticks that are linked together by a small chain or tied with thread to make a pivot. Tibetan/Mongolian perhaps?
These are usually fitted with end caps sometimes gold or silver to enable this. The modern street equivalent is a rubber band.

Regards CC.

Kubur · 7th August 2017, 12:59 PM

Hi Guys,

You know that Kubur has always stupid ideas.

Well, what about Chinese hair pins?

http://www.hairpinmuseum.org/

Marcus · 7th August 2017, 01:30 PM

My wife suggested that, but why would they need to be carried around?

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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Well, what are you going to do; cut or knit?

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Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	A subsequent modification? Maybe they weren't "born" as chopsticks... Regarding the fit, the chopsticks were individually made to fit each scabbard. Each workshop did it their own way, no standardization. I've had to replace missing chopsticks on these things, and you always have to find the nearest size and shape/cut to fit. Not to difficult to convert to knitting needles by grinding points on the ends. But I've never seen an original set with those "ball butts". Artzi has an encyclopedic collection of some very fine examples of the genre, and no such animal lives there.

7th August 2017, 10:04 AM	#5
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 343	Just a thought but I have seen chopsticks that are linked together by a small chain or tied with thread to make a pivot. Tibetan/Mongolian perhaps? These are usually fitted with end caps sometimes gold or silver to enable this. The modern street equivalent is a rubber band. Regards CC.

7th August 2017, 01:30 PM	#7
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	My wife suggested that, but why would they need to be carried around?