Old Kitchen Chopper with Wood Handle and Forged Steel Blade calla lily design The visible design remains as

The visible design remains as a window into the vast reticulate intricacy of the universe

Image size is 4 5/8 x 5 1/2”

which is just right

How civilized

I found these fabulous hand-painted vintage wooden chopsticks at an estate sale that featured a really interesting mix of Asian and farm house antiques

Old Kitchen Chopper with Wood Handle and Forged Steel Blade calla lily design The visible design remains asI'm always tempted by these old chopper knives, which have such a terrific form and feel in the hand. Most of the time I resist, but I gave in to this very old one, which I love for the elongated shape of the steel blade and its strait, simple wooden handle. The wood is worn smooth and a little shiny. I imagine it could be sharpened up and used from now until forever, but also great just hung on the wall in the kitchen. 6" x 6 " x 1 1 4".