Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Cutting Board 23.6" x 11.8" x 1.6" ht

These Hinoki cutting boards are manufactured to specification for us in a factory in Japan. Hinoki is a soft wood prevalent in many aspects of Japanese culture from bath houses to shrines to flooring to furniture and more. Hinoki exudes a pleasant piney aroma even when dry and the intensity ramps up when wet. These cutting boards are made from pieces of quartersawn Hinoki joined together with the straightest possible grain to maximize dimensional stability. Hinoki, being a soft wood, is gentle on knife edges although as such it is also susceptible to deformation from relatively minor bumps and nicks including scratching hard with a fingernail.Single-piece Hinoki cutting boards are the optimal choice for stability, but larger-size cutting boards require the tree to be of comparable size which is becoming rarer. Specifications Material: Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Finish: None (untreated) Dimensions: 23.6" x 11.8" x 1.6" ht (60cm x 30m x 4cm ht) Weight: 6.6 lbs / 3 kg Made in Japan Care