I've used many tens of cheap bamboo chopsticks pairs. The only time I've split them not cleanly was during Osaka's Chopstick Splitting Contest. Dunno, maybe all the chopsticks I've had contact with were exceptionally high quality.
UNOwen said: Okay, now you guys are making me feel bad. I will admit (not-so-proudly) I have never been able to split them cleanly. I know I'm doing it wrong.
unicogirl said: it happens man, it happens... ;_; (personal experience)
I'm not even good at splitting chopsticks, but I am very good at using them as utensils for eating. we all have something to brag about.