Japanese cypress wood cutting board

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Material: Wood

Dimensions:
Length: 36cm
Width: 22cm
Height: 1.5cm

Dishwasher X
Microwave X

Before use:
Wet both sides of the board evenly with water. This helps keep the moisture balance similar across the two faces.

After use:
Rinse with water or warm water, wipe away excess moisture and dry the board in the shade. Stand it upright or place it where air can reach both sides.

Please avoid:
Do not leave it soaking or submerged for a prolonged period, and do not dry it in direct sunlight, close to a radiator or beside a cooker. Rapid or uneven drying can contribute to movement or cracking.

Natural wood note:
Hinoki is a natural material, so the colour, grain and fragrance will vary from board to board. Small changes in shape may occur as the wood responds to its environment. The board should nevertheless sit securely and remain suitable for everyday food preparation. Please contact us if you have any concerns when it arrives.

At a glance

- Tōnō Hinoki (東濃ひのき) Japanese cypress with a straight grain and naturally fresh, resinous aroma
- Curated by Kyoto Katsugu, a specialist kitchenware shop in Kyoto’s Nishiki Market
- Available in Small, Medium and Large; its moderately soft surface is gentler on knife edges

Wet the surface of a hinoki cutting board and a fresh, resinous woodland fragrance appears immediately. It is a small sensory pleasure, but it also tells you something about the natural material: this board is made to bring the warmth and quiet character of Japanese cypress into everyday food preparation.

Kyoto Katsugu (京都活具) is a specialist kitchenware shop established in 1950 in Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, the historic arcade often known as Kyoto’s Kitchen. Rather than manufacturing every item directly, Kyoto Katsugu curates and commissions tools from skilled Japanese makers, selecting pieces for balance, durability and everyday practicality.

This board is made from Tōnō Hinoki, a Japanese cypress from the Ura-Kiso region of Gifu Prefecture. The timber is valued for its pale colour, fine straight grain and fresh natural aroma. Hinoki is moderately soft compared with many hardwoods, giving knives a gentler surface to meet and helping preserve a comfortable cutting feel.

The board is lightweight and relatively thin for its size, so it is easy to lift, rinse and dry after use. Its straight-grain construction is selected to help reduce movement, although hinoki remains a natural wood and may respond to changes in temperature and humidity.

Available in three sizes. For everyday care, wet both sides evenly before use, rinse the board after use and dry it in the shade with air able to reach both sides. Avoid prolonged soaking, direct heat, dishwashers and microwaves.