The rod holder is made from stainless steel. The gripping of the holder is designed like a half clothspin that pinches the glass rod as it sits in its hollow V shaped end.

The best grip is obtained when the glass rod is inserted at least 2.5 cm into the clamp, but the rod holder can be used with a grip on only 8 mm.

The CORINA chopstick holder is shorter and has a smaller handle diameter than the standard rod holder.