Hinoki Wood Cutting Board for Everyday Food Prep, Made in Japan from Medium-Soft Cypress Gentle on Knives
This hinoki cutting board gives everyday food prep a medium-soft wooden surface that is gentle on knives. Made from Japanese cypress, it has a naturally grained finish and a light feel that makes moving it between prep tasks easier.
Milk Street adds anti-warp inserts at each corner to help the board stay flat. Choose Small for a more compact prep surface or Large when you want more room for slicing and chopping.
Features
- Hinoki Japanese cypress provides a medium-soft cutting surface gentle on knives.
- A sanded surface retains the wood's natural grain.
- Anti-warp inserts at each corner help maintain a flat board.
- Small and Large sizes accommodate different prep spaces.
- Made in Japan.
Specifications
- Material: Hinoki wood (Japanese cypress)
- Small dimensions: 12 x 10.03 x 0.50 inches
- Small net weight: 1.06 pounds
- Large dimensions: 20.8 x 11.61 x 0.78 inches
- Large net weight: 2.7 pounds
- Origin: Japan
- Before use: Lightly wet the board with water to help resist stains.
- Cleaning: Hand-wash immediately after use with hot water and dry well with a cloth or towel before storing.
- Care precautions: Avoid extended soaking and prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose the Small or Large hinoki cutting board?
Choose Small for a compact 12 x 10.03-inch prep surface, or Large for a roomier 20.8 x 11.61-inch surface. Small weighs 1.06 pounds and is 0.50 inch thick; Large weighs 2.7 pounds and is 0.78 inch thick.
How does hinoki wood feel under a knife?
Hinoki provides a medium-soft cutting surface with some give under the blade, making this board gentle on knives during slicing and chopping.
How should I wash and store the hinoki board?
Hand-wash the hinoki board with hot water immediately after use, then dry it well with a cloth or towel before storing. Avoid extended soaking, prolonged heat and direct sunlight.
Should I wet the board before preparing food?
Yes. Lightly wet the hinoki board with water before use to help resist stains.