Shun Hinoki Small Japanese Cypress Cutting Board SDM0814

The Shun Hinoki Small Japanese Cypress Cutting Board is a professional-grade prep surface built to protect your high-end knives. The biggest headache in any kitchen is "blade fatigue"—that frustrating moment when a hard cutting surface fights your knife, causing the edge to roll or dull prematurely. This board fixes that by using medium-soft Hinoki fibers that give slightly under pressure, absorbing the shock of every slice rather than reflecting it back into the steel.

The magic is in the wood’s natural elasticity, which lets the surface cushion your knife without losing its shape. This prevents the micro-chipping and edge rolling that usually happen when fine steel hits a rigid surface. Because it has such a tight grain, the board actually helps heal itself from minor nicks, giving you a smooth, stable surface that keeps your blades sharper for much longer.

Crafted from FSC-certified Hinoki in a compact 10.75" x 8.25" x 0.5" layout, this board blends rock-solid stability with a surface that actually cares for your cutlery. The small footprint is perfect for quick tasks or tight workspaces, while the cypress fibers cushion every strike—keeping your workflow efficient and your knives ready for precision work.

Key Features

• Medium-soft Hinoki fibers + elastic deformation under blade load = Reduced edge fatigue and longer intervals between sharpening
• Tight-grain wood structure + distributed force absorption = Lower risk of edge rolling and minimized surface damage
• Reversible double-sided design + compact footprint = Efficient task separation with optimized workspace utilization
• Natural wood oils + inherent phytoncides = Passive antimicrobial resistance and reduced odor retention during prep

Technical Specification

• SKU DM0814
• Material FSC-certified Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
• Construction of solid wood
• Surface type: tight-grain cypress
• Dimensions 10.75 in length x 8.25 in width x 0.5 in thickness
• Design a reversible double-sided surface
• Antimicrobial properties of naturally occurring wood oils
• Origin Japan
• Maintenance requirement: Hand wash only
• Pre-use procedure: surface wetting recommended to reduce staining and odor absorption

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