In the video, a person is seen using a knife to chop garlic and jalapeno peppers on a wooden cutting board. The person is dicing the garlic and then proceeds to slice the jalapeno peppers. The cutting board is placed on a table, and the person's hands are visible as they perform the chopping and slicing actions. The knife used is a chef's knife with a black handle and a silver blade. The garlic is being chopped into small pieces, and the jalapeno peppers are being sliced into thin strips. The video focuses on the chopping and slicing actions, with close-up shots of the knife and the ingredients being cut.