{"product_id":"kinari-manaita-hinoki-cutting-board-standard","title":"Kinari Manaita Hinoki Cutting Board (Standard)","description":"Hand-picked, hand-sawn, and hand-crafted from a single piece of 100+ year old Hinoki, the Kinari Manaita is truly a rare specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe creation of this cutting board starts from the planning stage. The hinoki logs used for Kinari boards are only felled from October to April, where the moisture content in the wood is the lowest. A master sawyer Asahi Higashide then selects wood from the hinoki logs that constitute straight grains only (masame). Only the straight grain portions that are free from defects and decay are used in Kinari boards. The unique feature that comes from using masame hinoki is that the board is more resistant to warping and cracking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the carefully selected portions are sawn, they undergo at minimum a 6 month drying process before the wood is finally crafted by skilled woodworkers in Japan into the final cutting board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinally, the cutting board reaches you. It is naturally antibacterial due to the compound hinokitiol which also produces a fresh calming scent unlike no other wood. The soft but resilient hinoki surface protects the edge of your fine blades, making them an excellent pair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCare:\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore each use, wet both sides of the board with water. Pre-wetting creates a film of water on the surface, preventing staining.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKinari Manaita is best cared for by hand washing and allowing it to dry upright between uses. With proper care, Hinoki develops a characterful patina.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the cutting board is used, scratches will develop over time. It is possible to sand down the top surface of the board to reveal a new cutting surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNote:\u003cbr\u003e\nSince this is a natural product, please expect some variation in the grain and colour of the board.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHinoki releases sap and oils, this can sometimes create a \"stained\" appearance along the growth rings. This is normal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 36 x 22 x 2.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 935g","brand":"Kinari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529752940702,"sku":"KINARI-HINOKI-STD","price":190.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0478\/6313\/6414\/files\/f27fadf3031d97f7a170475f0ad06aa9.jpg?v=1790314715","url":"https:\/\/www.semiblack.sg\/products\/kinari-manaita-hinoki-cutting-board-standard","provider":"Semiblack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}