Saibashi(菜箸) are long chopsticks for cooking, serving, and/or plating. Saibashi are usually much longer than chopsticks used for eating. The length of saibashi protect the hands from injury while cooking. Also the length helps chefs when plating and serving by extending their reach.
Saibashi are usually made from bamboo or untreated/un-coated natural wood without for durability.
Saibashi are an indispensable tool for japanese cooking, but can also be very useful in western cuisine.