Traditional Choppers from Seki City, Japan In the heart of Seki City, Japan, a place known for its centuries-old tradition of swordsmithing, our masterful craftsmen have created a knife that embodies precision, strength, and tradition. With its high blade and distinctive, straight-cut front, this chopper is perfect for handling large ingredients with a powerful, steady hand. The blade is forged from Japanese MV steel, which gives a really good sharpness while the knife is durable and can handle the tougher tasks. The handle is made of Black ABS. This Chinese pickaxe is classically designed according to the Japanese knife tradition. The knife model is very common as an all-purpose knife in several Asian kitchens and is also called the China pickaxe. Whether you're preparing delicious vegetables or hearty cuts of meat, fish or chicken, you have a knife that can do the job.