System and method for separating food

A chopper comprising:

• a handle;
• a crossbar coupled to the handle;
• a shoulder coupled to the crossbar;
• a rectangular frame coupled to the shoulder, the rectangular frame defining an interior and comprising:
• a first blade having a first interior face;
• a second blade coupled to the first blade;
• a third blade coupled to the second blade, the third blade having a second interior face;
• a fourth blade coupled to the third blade and the first blade;
• a fifth blade contained within the interior, wherein the fifth blade comprises:
• a height;
• a cutting surface;
• a first end coupled to the first interior face;
• and
• a second end coupled to the second interior face;
• wherein the cutting surface of the fifth blade is less than one fourth the height of the blade;
• wherein the chopper weighs at least one kilogram.

A method for chopping food on a rectangular cooking surface comprising:

• providing a food to be chopped on the rectangular cooking surface;
• providing a chopper comprising:
• a handle;
• a shoulder coupled to the handle;
• a frame coupled to the shoulder, wherein the frame defines a 90-degree corner and an interior, wherein the frame comprises;
• a first bladed portion defining a first interior wall;
• a second bladed portion defining a second interior wall;
• a blade comprising:
• a cutting surface;
• a length;
• a first end secured to the first interior wall;
• and
• a second end secured to the second interior wall;
• wherein the cutting surface of the blade is less than one fourth the height of the blade;
• wherein the chopper weighs at least one kilogram and has at least one dimension at least 40 centimeters;
• raising the chopper above the food;
• repeatedly pushing the chopper into the food until the blade contacts the cooking surface in a manner that reduces the food into smaller portions;
• wherein the cooking surface defines a 90-degree corner;
• and
• using the 90-degree corner of the frame to move a portion of the food out of the 90-degree corner of the cooking surface.