Old Kitchen Chopper with Wood Handle and Forged Steel Blade calla lily design How civilized

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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

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Old Kitchen Chopper with Wood Handle and Forged Steel Blade calla lily design How civilizedI'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".