{"title":"Osaki Zaimoku Cutting Boards","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese boards are hand-carved in Ibaraki prefecture by a third-generation craftsman, 85-year-old Tsutomu Nemoto, and have been awarded the coveted Good Design Award in Japan. They have (hand-planed) angled edges that were designed to reduce the amount of surface area touching the counter for faster drying. This clever form also made it easier to scoop up chopped ingredients and lift the board from the counter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-7752e90d-7fff-8a77-7134-7d35f1c5c5c0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany focus on buying a great knife, then use a hard cutting board made from bamboo or plastic, which will quickly dull the edge or potentially cause a chip. Japanese cypress woods are a beautiful, functional, and durable alternative. Here’s how to choose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eChoose Your Cypress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinoki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a dense and fragrant Japanese softwood in the cedar family, with very strong anti-microbial properties. It is very easy on knife edges, especially on hard high-carbon Japanese steels that can be chipped more easily on plastics and bamboo. It contains a natural chemical called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehinokitiol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which fights off insects, bacteria and mold. A treasured tree in Japan, it is often used to build temples and shrines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiba\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshares its basic properties with hinoki but is denser, more aromatic, and extra durable. Aomari hiba is considered one of the most prized trees in Japan, known for its strength, durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ability to naturally fight off insects, rot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and mold. It takes 300 years to grow into maturity, developing a very fine grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"osaki-zaimoku-hinoki-cutting-board-large","title":"Osaki Zaimoku Hinoki Cutting Board, Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from hinoki wood harvested in Mie prefecture and then hand carved and finished by a third-generation craftsman, 85-year-old Tsutomu Nemoto-sama, in Ibaraki prefecture. Read Sachi’s blog post about this maker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/blogs\/bernal-cutlery-stories\/osaki-zaimoku-cutting-boards-by-sachi-uchimaru\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the coveted Good Design Award in Japan, as well as numerous other awards including Ibaraki Design Selection, and selection into Ryori Ookoku 100 best products and The Wonder 500. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany people focus their attention on buying a great knife, however continue to use a hard cutting board such as those made from bamboo or plastic—which then can cause the edges to quickly take a beating, even to chip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoki addresses this issue as it is a medium-soft wood, and “gives” as you cut onto it. Hinoki wood also contains a natural chemical called hinokitinol which fights off insects, bacteria and mold. A treasured tree in Japan, it is often used to build temples and shrines.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards address the common complaint that wooden\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards take a long time to dry, by designing the edges in a diagonal so that there is less surface area touching the counter when it is drying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge also allows for easy collecting of cut food into your bowl, as there is an angled drop-off. The hard edge also allows for easy cracking of an egg! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet before use; this will minimize odors and staining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not let sit wet. Stand up to let dry, preferably using these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/bernal-cutlery-sf\/products\/8717202424029\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/products\/hinoki-cutting-board-stands\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estands\u003c\/a\u003e made specifically for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever run through a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/em\u003e Solid wood boards like this will cup with use following the grain of the wood, expect it to not stay dead flat as it is when new. With proper care this cupping will be minimal and not affect the use of the board. Leaving a solid wood board like this on a wet towel or wet counter for extended periods will make it cup excessively and is to be avoided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 x 240 x 25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct of Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Osaki Zaimoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45485627211997,"sku":"OSAKI-HINOKI","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC00892_2d11d7cd-0afd-4117-af14-b4cd23b331be.jpg?v=1733345758"},{"product_id":"osaki-zaimoku-hiba-cutting-board","title":"Osaki Zaimoku Hiba Cutting Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from precious hiba wood harvested in Aomori prefecture and then hand carved and finished by a third-generation, 85-year-old craftsman, Tsutomu Nemoto-sama, in Ibaraki prefecture. Read Sachi’s blog post about this maker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/blogs\/bernal-cutlery-stories\/osaki-zaimoku-cutting-boards-by-sachi-uchimaru\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the coveted Good Design Award in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people focus their attention on buying a great knife, then use a hard cutting board such as those made from bamboo or plastic—which then can cause the edges to quickly take a beating, even to chip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiba is considered one of the most prized trees in Japan, known for its strength, durability and ability to naturally fight off insects, rot and mold. It takes 300 years to grow into maturity, and consequently has a very fine grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards address the common complaint that wooden\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards take a long time to dry, by designing the edges in a diagonal so that there is less surface area touching the counter when it is drying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge also allows for easy collecting of cut food into your bowl, as there is an angled drop-off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet before use; this will minimize odors and staining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not let sit wet. Stand up to let dry, preferably using these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/bernal-cutlery-sf\/products\/8717202424029\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/products\/hinoki-cutting-board-stands\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estands\u003c\/a\u003e made specifically for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever run through a dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/em\u003e Solid wood boards like this will cup with use following the grain of the wood, expect it to not stay dead flat as it is when new. With proper care this cupping will be minimal and not affect the use of the board. Leaving a solid wood board like this on a wet towel or wet counter for extended periods will make it cup excessively and is to be avoided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere may be on occasion some pin knots (remnants of where leaves were growing out of the bark) or resin deposits that appear as  small black dots. There is no negative effects to the use of the board and is a natural part of the hiba tree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e400 mm x 240 mm x 24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Osaki Zaimoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45485627474141,"sku":"OSAKI-HIBA","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC00888_056558ef-8973-430c-acc4-2f1bc39c6f10.jpg?v=1733345609"},{"product_id":"hinoki-cutting-board-copy-1","title":"Osaki Zaimoku Hinoki Cutting Board, Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from hinoki wood harvested in Ibaraki prefecture and then hand carved and finished by a third-generation craftsman, 85-year-old Tsutomu Nemoto-sama. Read Sachi’s blog post about this maker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/blogs\/bernal-cutlery-stories\/osaki-zaimoku-cutting-boards-by-sachi-uchimaru\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the coveted Good Design Award in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany people focus their attention on buying a great knife, however use a hard cutting board such as those made from bamboo or plastic—which then can cause the edges to quickly take a beating, even to chip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoki addresses this issue as it is a medium-soft wood, and “gives” as you cut onto it. Hinoki wood also contains a natural chemical called hinokitinol which fights off insects, bacteria and mold. A treasured tree in Japan, it is often used to build temples and shrines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards address the common complaint that wooden\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eboards take a long time to dry, by designing the edges in a diagonal so that there is less surface area touching the counter when it is drying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge also allows for easy collecting of cut food into your bowl, as there is an angled drop-off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet before use; this will minimize odors and staining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not let sit wet. Stand up to let dry, preferably using these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/products\/hinoki-cutting-board-stands\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estands\u003c\/a\u003e made specifically for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever run through a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e210 x 150 x 20 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Osaki Zaimoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45485643104477,"sku":"HINOKI-SM","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC00896_57a79805-27d3-43e0-bdf8-b39a5cc3f724.jpg?v=1733346200"},{"product_id":"hinoki-cutting-board-stands","title":"Osaki Zaimoku Hinoki Cutting Board Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stand for your cutting board that allows for quick drying of your wooden cutting boards. The grooves of various widths on both sides allow for versatile use. Can also hold up lids of pots and pans, including donabes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hinoki wood harvested in Ibaraki prefecture and then hand-carved and finished by a third-generation craftsman, 85-year-old Tsutomu Nemoto-san. Read Sachi’s blog post about this maker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/blogs\/bernal-cutlery-stories\/osaki-zaimoku-cutting-boards-by-sachi-uchimaru\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpenings to fit: 16 mm, 23 mm, 27 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHinoki wood \u003cbr\u003e110 x 110 x 42 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Osaki Zaimoku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45485656703197,"sku":"HC-STND","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/DSC07051.jpg?v=1732747523"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/collections\/Osaki_Zaimoku_collection_header.jpg?v=1786654091","url":"https:\/\/bernalcutlery.com\/collections\/osaki-zaimoku.oembed","provider":"Bernal Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}