Hinoki is Japanese cypress, one of the most prized woods in Japan with a history stretching back centuries. It has been used in the construction of sacred temples, traditional bath houses, and the finest wooden interiors in the country - valued for its tight grain, natural durability, and the warm, clean fragrance it releases when cut or wetted. In the kitchen, those same qualities make it an exceptional cutting board material, and it has been a staple in professional Japanese kitchens for generations.
This board is imported directly from Japan and sized at 15 x 8 x 0.75 inches - a practical everyday format large enough for sandwich prep, salad assembly, fruit, cheese, and light vegetable work, but compact and light enough to pull out and put away without a second thought. Hinoki is softer than most Western hardwoods, which means it is exceptionally gentle on knife edges, helping maintain sharpness between sharpenings. It is also naturally antimicrobial, resisting the bacteria and odors that can develop in harder, more porous boards over time. The pleasant cedar-like scent it releases during use is one of those small pleasures that makes time in the kitchen more enjoyable.
Care Instructions: Wet the surface before use to help prevent staining. Hand wash with mild soap after each session, never soak the board, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Dry it promptly - standing upright or flat in a dry spot away from direct heat. An occasional treatment with a food-safe board conditioner keeps the wood nourished and extends its life. The CKTG Handle and Board Wax is a mineral oil and beeswax blend made in-house at CKTG and works well on hinoki boards - apply a small amount, work it in, and wipe off the excess.
This board is imported directly from Japan and sized at 15 x 8 x 0.75 inches - a practical everyday format large enough for sandwich prep, salad assembly, fruit, cheese, and light vegetable work, but compact and light enough to pull out and put away without a second thought. Hinoki is softer than most Western hardwoods, which means it is exceptionally gentle on knife edges, helping maintain sharpness between sharpenings. It is also naturally antimicrobial, resisting the bacteria and odors that can develop in harder, more porous boards over time. The pleasant cedar-like scent it releases during use is one of those small pleasures that makes time in the kitchen more enjoyable.
Care Instructions: Wet the surface before use to help prevent staining. Hand wash with mild soap after each session, never soak the board, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Dry it promptly - standing upright or flat in a dry spot away from direct heat. An occasional treatment with a food-safe board conditioner keeps the wood nourished and extends its life. The CKTG Handle and Board Wax is a mineral oil and beeswax blend made in-house at CKTG and works well on hinoki boards - apply a small amount, work it in, and wipe off the excess.
- Brand: Chef Knives To Go
- Material: Hinoki (Japanese Cypress)
- Origin: Japan
- Dimensions: 15 in x 8 in x 0.75 in
