Cutting board in Japanese hinoki cypress, 3 cm thick, 42 x 23 cm – 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 of time, 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 washing (or scrubbing) the board with coarse salt instead of using dishwashing liquid. This will preserve the wood's natural antibacterial 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 antibacterial properties. If you find the board a little "sticky", you can wipe the board with pure alcohol.

Inspiration: Japanese craftsmanship: the difference between handmade and industrial production · Crafts with origins · Wood vs. plastic vs. bamboo – which cutting board should you choose?

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You have a 30-day right of withdrawal on all products — including made-to-order Woodworks products. Notify us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk within 30 days of receipt; you then have 14 days to return the item unused and undamaged.

You pay the cost of the return shipment yourself, unless it is a complaint. Danish customers can order a return label via Shipmondo. Once we have received the item, we refund the full purchase price.

Return address: Rune-Jakobsen Design ApS, Att.: Kari Rune-Jakobsen, Tiendemarken 14 A, Gudum, 9280 Storvorde, Denmark.

Complaints: Under the Sale of Goods Act you have a 2-year right of complaint for manufacturing and material defects. For a justified complaint we cover the cost of the return shipment.

Read the full return and refund policy

🛃 Customs, VAT and taxes

We ship all items from our workshop and warehouse in Denmark. Below you can see what this means for you — find your country and read exactly what applies.

🇪🇺 Customers from EU countries

For orders from an EU country, VAT is automatically adjusted to your local rate, and there are of course no customs or import fees within the EU. The price you see at checkout is the final price.

🇳🇴 Customers from Norway

We are VAT-registered in Norway (VOEC 3053342) and collect Norwegian VAT directly in the webshop — regardless of order size.

• Products with a value below 3,000 NOK are not subject to customs duty. These orders are shipped DAP (Delivered At Place) — VAT is paid at checkout, and there are no further charges on delivery.
• Products with a value above 3,000 NOK may be subject to customs duty depending on the product type. These orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — any duties are calculated and paid directly in the webshop, so you always know the full price in advance.

The price you see at checkout is the final price — no unexpected fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.

In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect customs duties or VAT again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount collected to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.

If you have questions about customs, VAT or delivery, you are always welcome to contact Kari at info@rune-jakobsen.dk — you will always get a personal answer.

🇨🇭 Customers from Switzerland and Liechtenstein

We ship all orders DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Swiss VAT (8.1%) and any customs duties are calculated and paid directly at checkout — the total price shown is the final price. There are no additional fees charged upon delivery.

In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect VAT or customs duties again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount collected to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.

🇬🇧 Customers from the UK

UK VAT is charged directly at checkout — just like in a UK store.

All orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Any customs and import duties are calculated and paid in advance in the webshop, so the price you see at checkout is the final price. No hidden fees, no customs delays — just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.

In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect VAT or customs duties again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount charged to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.

🇺🇸 Customers from the USA

All orders are shipped DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Duties and import taxes are calculated and paid directly at checkout — so you know the total price before you order. No US sales tax is charged. The price you see at checkout is the final price: no hidden fees, no customs delays, just hassle-free delivery straight to your door.

In rare cases, it may happen that the shipping company mistakenly tries to collect customs duties or taxes again upon delivery, even though everything has already been paid. Should this happen, please contact us immediately at info@rune-jakobsen.dk so that we can help you further. In most cases, the simplest solution is for you to pay the amount collected to the shipping company, after which we will immediately refund you the full amount.

🇦🇺 Customers from Australia

We ship DAP (Delivered At Place) to Australia and GST is not charged at checkout. Whether your order will be subject to tax upon arrival depends on one simple threshold:

Orders under AUD 1,000: No duty, no GST, no fees. Your order is delivered directly to your door at no additional cost — the price at checkout plus shipping is all that matters.

Orders over AUD 1,000: Australian authorities charge import duties and GST, which the carrier will settle with you before delivery. Here's how it's calculated:

1. Customs duty: approximately 5% of the price of the goods (the rate depends on the type of goods).
2. GST: 10% of goods + freight + customs duty.
3. Processing fee: a fixed fee for customs clearance from authorities and the shipping company, typically AUD 100–200 total.

Calculation example: You order goods for AUD 1,600 with AUD 150 in shipping.

• Duty: 5% of 1,600 = AUD 80
• GST: 10% of (1,600 + 150 + 80) = AUD 183
• Processing fee: approx. AUD 100–200
• Total import costs: approximately AUD 360–460 — on top of what you paid at checkout.

Good to know: The limit applies per shipment. So if your order is just over AUD 1,000, it may be best to either keep the order below the limit or add a little more to your cart so that the import costs are spread over a larger purchase — the processing fee is the same whether the order is AUD 1,100 or AUD 3,000.

If you are in doubt about what this means for your particular order, please write to us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk before ordering.

🇨🇦 Customers from Canada

We ship DAP (Delivered At Place) to Canada. Canadian sales tax (GST/HST) and any handling fee will be charged. by the shipping company upon import.

All of our products — with the exception of the Japan collection — are of EU origin and can therefore be imported duty-free under the EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Products from our Japan collection may be subject to customs duties at the regular Canadian rates.

🌍 Customers from other countries

For other countries outside the EU, orders are shipped DAP (Delivered At Place). This means that any import duties, local VAT and handling fees are collected by the shipping company when the goods arrive in your country.

These fees are set by your local authorities and are beyond our control. Many countries have a threshold below which orders are exempt - if in doubt, please check with your local customs authorities or write to us before ordering.

Real products – honestly explained

For us, craftsmanship, materials and aesthetics come first. Our images should give you an accurate impression of what you are buying. That is why you also deserve an honest explanation of how we work with product photos.

Where do the images come from?

• Our own photos: We photograph the products from Rune-Jakobsen Woodworks ourselves. They are real, handmade products from our workshop. We also photograph part of the rest of our range ourselves.
• Photos from the makers: For some of the brands we carry, we use the manufacturer's own product images combined with our own photos.
• Customer photos: Now and then, customers send us photos and give us permission to use them. We show them exactly as we received them.

Where do we use AI?

Some of our images have been edited with AI tools. We do this to:

• show the product in a home or kitchen, so you can see it in context
• clean up the background, adjust the lighting and remove dust or distracting reflections

We do not use AI to change a product's shape, size, proportions, material or colour, and we never show AI-generated products that do not exist. Every image is based on a photo of the real product. We compare every AI-edited image with the physical product before it goes live in our shop.

Our images may inspire you – but they must never promise more than the product can deliver.

Images when choosing a variant

Many of our products come in a wide range of sizes and variants, and we do not yet have images of all of them. The image shown for your selection therefore primarily shows the wood species. It does not necessarily show the exact size or design variant.

Every piece is unique

Many of our products are handmade one-of-a-kind pieces, and natural materials such as wood, ceramics and glass vary from piece to piece. That is why the product you receive will never be completely identical to the one in the picture. This is exactly what sets craftsmanship apart from mass production.

Not sure? We're happy to help.

If you have questions about design, size, wood species or special requests, write to us at info@rune-jakobsen.dk. We will gladly advise you before you order.