'Hinoki' cutting board in Japanese cypress 42 x 23 x 3. cm
The beautiful 'Hinoki' board is made from whole Hinoki planks, which are cut from trunks of over 200-year-old Japanese Hinoki cypress trees.
Hinoki wood is extremely gentle on your knives - especially carbon knives or other very hard and brittle Japanese steel types benefit from the soft Hinoki wood as the blades do not chip as easily when you cut into the board.
Hinoki is durable, lightweight and antibacterial. The growth rings are dense and the planks have a high proportion of heartwood, so if you take good care of the board you can use it for many years.
- And the wood smells absolutely wonderful.
We import the Hinoki wood for this board ourselves from Japan. The board measures 42 x 23 x 3 cm and has a milled handle so it can be easily turned and used on both sides.
In addition, 'Hinoki' comes with a discreet brass signature detail on one long side.
Please note that Hinoki is a very soft and light type of wood, which has different requirements for care and maintenance than our other boards made of hardwood.
About Hinoki
◎ About use
Hinoki wood expands and contracts as it absorbs moisture or dries.
Avoid excessive drying by exposing it to direct sunlight or leaving it in water for long periods, as this can cause the wood to warp and crack.
Wet the surface thoroughly before use to prevent the board from absorbing bacteria and odors.
After use, we recommend that you wash (or scrub) the board with coarse salt instead of using washing-up liquid. This will preserve the wood's natural antiseptic properties.
Allow the board to dry thoroughly in a shaded area with good ventilation, then store in a dry place.
◎About resin
Resin extraction may occur on the surface. This is a natural resin that is harmless to humans. It is the resin that is the source of the board's wonderful scent and also contributes to the wood's antiseptic properties. If you think the board is "sticky" a little, you can wipe the board with pure alcohol.
Real Products, Honest Pictures
At our core, we are all about the craft and the product itself. To give you the most authentic impression possible, we have chosen to take our own product photos.
Every image you see of our wood products is of a real item we have crafted for a customer. To ensure the best possible presentation, we may digitally adjust sharpness and colours or place the product in a relevant setting using artificial intelligence to better show it in a natural context.
A Guide to Variants
We are constantly expanding our product gallery. As many of our products come in a multitude of sizes and variations, we do not yet have photos of every single one. The image displayed when you make your selection primarily illustrates the chosen type of wood – not necessarily the specific size or design variation.
Every Piece of Wood is Unique
Wood is a living, natural material, and our passion is to create unique products with character. The grain and play of colours will therefore naturally vary from one product to the next. Please consider our photos as a source of inspiration and an indication of the high quality we deliver.
Any questions? We're happy to help.
Do you have questions about a design, size, type of wood, or do you have special requests? Please don't hesitate to contact us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk, and we will guide you to the right choice before you order.
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