Shun Cutlery Large Hinoki Cutting Board, 17.75" x 11.75" Large Wooden Japanese Chopping Board for Kitchen, Medium-Soft Wood Preserves Knife Edges, Forest Stewardship Council Certified

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.

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.

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.

A good friend of mine was excited about receiving a gift of Hinoki cutting boards from a friend who visited Japan recently. She told me that cutting boards made from Hinoki (Japanese Cypress wood) are supposed to help keep your knives sharp longer, because Hinoki is a soft wood that's gentle on knives. (My friend's husband is a knife sharpener and knife expert, so I trust both of them for knife advice.) She encouraged me to get a Hinoki cutting board. However, I wasn't that interested at first, because I already have several chopping boards. But when I noticed the scratches and gashes all over a smaller cutting board I'd been using almost daily, I set out to replace that one with a board made of Hinoki wood. I found this small Hinoki board by Shun on Amazon, and ordered it. I was glad it was delivered to me quickly because I was eager to try it out! This Shun Hinoki cutting board is pretty (I love the Japanese character in the corner), lightweight, and has a lovely, subtle fragrance. I've enjoyed using it so far, and hope it will last for a long while. I also hope my knives will stay sharp longer!

Love this cutting board. It is HUGE! I put it over half of my partitioned sink to get more counter space and it works wonderfully.

So glade I purchased this cutting board. I have used it every day for a couple of months and it still is holding up very well. No warping whatsoever. Highly recommended.

I only had this cutting board for a month. After the first use, I noticed it stained easily, but that didn't deter me from using it. I initially really liked it since it is lightweight and a great size. But it left cut marks from my knife, and it started growing MOLD. I read the instructions to wash immediately after and towel dry it after washing, but it still grew mold. I placed my order Aug 20, and today is Sept 26... just a little over a month of use. I contacted Shun's company directly, asking for an exchange, but they aren't able to do anything because I ordered through Amazon, and Amazon won't issue a return/exchange because the return window for my item ended a week ago. I'm out $50 and just have to throw it out because of the mold. Would NOT recommend this cutting board.