Saibashi are one of the most important, indispensable tools in the Japanese kitchen. Used like tongs in a Western kitchen to maneuver hot foods, but also for a variety of other uses. They can be used like a fork or whisk to blend eggs for omelet. They're light, long and convenient to carry around as an extension of the chef's hand, and to store on a hook with a string that loops them together, meaning you won't ever lose half the pair.