The video shows a close-up of a person's hand holding a knife and cutting a vanilla bean on a wooden cutting board. The person is using the knife to scrape the inside of the vanilla bean, which is a common technique used to extract the flavor from the bean. The cutting board is made of wood and has a natural grain pattern. The knife is a chef's knife with a silver blade and a black handle. The vanilla bean is dark brown and has a smooth texture. The person's hand is steady and precise as they cut the bean.