Kiso Japanese Cypress Hinoki Cutting Board, 16 x 10 x 1 Inch
Brand: Thirteen Chefs
Color: Yellow
Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) is highly sought after by knife aficionados and is the recommended cutting board material by none other than famed blade smith Bob Kramer.
A soft wood, hinoki is much more gentle on the knife edge than a traditional wood board such as maple, cherry or walnut. This helps to keep the blade edge and requires less knife maintenance over time when using a hinoki cutting board.
In addition to its qualities in the kitchen, hinoki has been used for centuries by Japanese nobility, who have used the wood in the building of temples, due to the natural durability. Hinoki performs exceptionally well in water and the elements. This is why hinoki is almost exclusively used in the construction of luxury bath houses and soaking tubs in Japan.
A rare wood, Thirteen Chefs sources and produces our cutting boards from FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified hinoki. This means your cutting board is sustainably and responsibly harvested to preserve and ensure the future harvest of hinoki.
Maintenance: Though typically dunked in water prior to use, we recommend using mineral oil with hinoki to help preserve the wood and prevent stains and warping.
Made in Japan from 100% Authentic Japanese Cypress (Hinoki)
Superior soft wood is prized for being gentle on Japanese and premium knives. Note that hinoki is NOT suitable for butchering or cleaving as it is easily dented.
Crafted from full one inch thick strips of hinoki, not layered or multiple thin strips that make a lesser product.
Renewably sourced and produced from famed Kiso and surrounding regions