Shun Kanso 5 Piece Block Set, Includes 3.5” Paring, 7” Santoku, 6” Utility Knives and More, Handcrafted Japanese Knife Set, AUS10A Stainless Steel Blades, Tagayasan Handles

This cutting board is absolutely perfect for my Miyabi knives! I had been eyeing those popular teak cutting boards for a while, but everything I found was either too pricey or too heavy, so I stuck with my Joseph Joseph plastic cutting board. My husband, who’s the better knife user (and the one who insisted on buying the knife set when I couldn’t even cut tofu properly), always said I’d ruin the knives without a proper cutting board. I didn’t want to invest until I was sure, but now that I’m the one using the knives more often, I see what he meant. It finally dawned on me that the knife company would probably make the best cutting board for their own products. I looked up Shun’s cutting boards, fully expecting to spend a couple of hundred dollars. To my surprise, the price was very reasonable, so I ordered it immediately. It was supposed to arrive later this month but showed up in just three days! First impressions: The board is gorgeous and lightweight, making it easy to handle. Using it today was a dream—it’s gentle on my knives, easy to clean, and feels so much better than my old plastic board. I’m so impressed with the quality and performance that I plan to order the small and large versions next. Highly recommend this cutting board to anyone with quality knives—it’s a worthwhile investment!

Everyone is bound to have their favorite cutting board, and that's great! Not everyone needs the same style of cutting boards. This Hinoki cutting board is great if you use lightweight and fairly sharp knives. My favorite everyday knives are Mac Mighty Santoku knives, which are both lightweight and fairly sharp. I also have a variety of Japanese knives. Most importantly, this cutting board is made from very soft wood which is very gentle on your knives. Your knives won't dull as quickly when using a soft wood cutting board made from Hinoki cypress. Another benefit is that this specific cutting board is nice and lightweight. It's easy for me to rinse in the sink, unlike my larger cutting boards which are more cumbersome. However, there are a few things to consider. These cutting boards stain easily. After a while they'll start to look a bit grungy, and there's no way (that I know), other than sanding them down, to restore their appearance. I would also avoid using them with knives that could leave deep scores in the wood. They also warp easily when exposed to water. However, don't worry too much if your cutting board warps. Over time, it should even out if you treat it right. I'm sure that there are video's on this, but my advice would be: When cleaning this cutting board, always clean both sides, even if one side needs it most. This will ensure that both sides get equally wet, which helps keep the cutting board from warping. When drying the cutting board, make sure that airflow can reach both sides.

So far so good. We have had it for a few weeks. No sign of warping. It's thin and light. I am thinking of replacing my much thicker cedar board with this one because of easier storage and less weight. FYI: when I received it, I washed it and then dried it for a few days. I put it in the oven on bread-proofing (96-100F) until it was warm. I then applied wood butter to the board and put it back in the warming oven for an hour or more so that the butter soaked into the grain. This reduces staining and might protect the board from excessive moister changes, which I hope will prevent warping. So far, I am pleased.

My mother is elderly and she needs to use a lightweight cutting board. At the same time, she insists on wood. My Boos board, as durable as it is, is far too heavy for my mother to wash and store. Knowing hinoki is durable and a good material for cutting boards, I got her this and it is perfect. It is thin and lightweight but doesn't feel cheaply made either. It doesn't absorb bad smells and is easy to clean. I really like Shun knives so I was glad their cutting board was good quality too. However it's not cheap. I paid $50.

Really underestimated this cutting board. The softer wood keeps my knives happy. I do love the smell of the wood - reminiscent of being in Asia where this type of wood is more common. Wetting before use seems to keep it from staining.

I’ve been looking for cutting boards that don’t dull my knives. These three were reasonably priced and only required finishing with oil before use. Three useful sizes.

Delicate and very lightweight but perfect for cutting vegetables. This is my favorite cutting board for vegetables. You really appreciate the super lightweight when you have to use it and wash it. Mine has held up over a year with no issues and it feels best when you use super sharp knives like Shun on it.

I purchased the medium board because I’ve had the extra large for 5 years and it’s amazing. It’s heavy, has the juice groove on one side for carving meat or chopping fruit, and is gentle on my knives. I got the medium to have a smaller lighter board for quick small tasks. The medium board has these inserts at either end. I think they are a harder wood to give the hinoki some rigidity but not sure. The wood inserts are now coming out like they weren’t properly glued in. I never soak the board. I wet the surface to prevent stains and then promptly clean and dry the board. It’s coming apart after 30 days. Steer clear of the smaller thinner two piece boards. If you want the big solid one piece boards go for it. Love mine.

Al 3 keer een plank ontvangen met deuken en bescahdigingen

Exactly as hoped

Il tagliere è bello solido, anche se non molto spesso non flette grazie all’ incastro di un listello sui lati. Il materiale è di estrema qualità ed è adatto al filo delicato dei coltelli giapponesi. Appena aperto ha un gradevole odore di cipresso. L’ho subito trattato con olio di vaselina alimentare per preservarlo più possibile.

Needed a replacement for a hinoki board my ife threw out because 'it looked dirty' so my wife bought Ikea ones which were too small and had the useless dicth around the periphery. Wanted the largest hinoki board I could find, which was this one, but not only is it larger than my old one, it is also thicker. Overall a great performer and I am seriously pondering buying a second to pi$$ my wife off further.

la calidad es lo que importa, y este producto la tiene, sin ninguna duda, es madera de un tipo de cipres al que se le llama HINOKI, tiene unas muy buenas cualidades como tabla para cortar, y al mismo tiempo cuidar el filo del cuchillo