Thunder Group No.1 Ping Knife, 9-1/4 by 4-1/2-Inch This9 1/2" Ping Knife(SLKF003HK)isfrom Thunder Group This knifefeatures a cast iron blade attached to a smooth wooden handle A sharp knife is safer than a dull one because it requires less pressure in cutting; Hold the knife firmly in your hand and cut away from the body Use a wood or poly-ethylene cutting board (a hard surface does not "give" when cut upon) Do not wash with other utensils