Hinoki Cypress Cutting Board
Hinoki is a type of Japanese cypress renowned for its beauty as well as its delicate, natural fragrance. As a cutting board, the medium-soft wood is gentle on your knife's blade, which makes it the best fit for Japanese-style blades.
The cutting board is of medium size, so perfect for smaller kitchens, since it does not take up much space.
Dimensions: 30cm X 18cm X 3cm, 760g
*Weather conditions might impact the board and make the wood bend.
*Do NOT use wash in the dishwasher
*Hand-wash with mild detergent, towel dry, then let air-dry away from direct sunlight
*All cutting boards are created by certified sustainable forest management practices
*Since the board is made of natural wood, the color, grain expression etc. varies from each piece.
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Modern Elegance, Ancient Spirit: The Craft of NAGOMI Knives
Based in Seki, a city in Japan with a rich history of knife making, Nagomi knives are precisely crafted in the same place where Samurai traveled from all over the country to sharpen their swords many generations ago.
NAGOMI knives embody the same functional elegance as the ancient katanas made by their ancestors.
Every finished knife has undergone five specialty processes over a period of three months to create a durable kitchen tool you can use for many years to come.
History
Trusted by Chefs Worldwide: The Enduring Value of NAGOMI Knives
Decades of Japanese craftsmanship and the finest quality materials make NAGOMI knives an investment for home kitchens as well as the workspace. They are revered by patissiers and chefs from around the world.
History
500 Years of Tradition
Today, 5th generation owner Watanabe-san leads a team of talented craftsmen, joining hands with smithies and artisans in the Japanese sword and knife city of Seki.
Product Care
Correctly caring for your knife is key to keeping long-lasting sharpness.
Mitsuboshi Cutlery recommends that you sharpen your knife at least 1-2 times a month. In this video you can find demonstrations and tips on hot to sharpen at home using newspaper, sandpaper and/or a whetstone.
*Please note that only straight edged, non-serrated knives household knivescan be sharpened using the methods in this video, and knives from the PROFESSIONAL series cannot be sharpened with the newspaper method.