Handmade Kaya wood Craft "Hon Kaya Cutting board / Trial size"

"Kaya Cutting Boards that Dry Quickly and Do Not Darken."
Wooden cutting boards are made of Kaya wood and rich in oil, which drains very well and dries very quickly.
The wood is very close grain, very oily, and dries very quickly. It is water-resistant and extremely durable, so it can be used for decades, even after being resharpened.

"Available in a choice of sizes."
Choose from 30cm wide and 2cm/3cm thick or 35cm wide and 2cm/3cm thick.
*For detailed size information, please refer to the Specification.

"Beautiful wood surface that brightens up the kitchen."
Beautifully smooth wood surface with an elegant pale yellow color.
The warmth of natural wood will brighten up your kitchen. The Kaya cutting board is a great addition to any kitchen, and is a great way to brighten up your kitchen and make cooking more fun.

"A cool, elegant, cinnamon-like aroma."
The product is cool, refreshing, and elegant, like that of cinnamon.
Please be assured that the aroma does not transfer to foodstuffs.

Water-resistant and extremely durable."
Kaya is a water-resistant, rot-resistant wood used for ships and bath tubs in the past.
It is said that "Hinoki (Japanese cypress) will last 1,000 years, Maki (Japanese umbrella tree) will last 10,000 years, and Kaya (Japanese nutmeg tree) will last forever".
Depending on the size of the cutting board and how it is used, a 3 cm thick board can be used for 30 to 40 years if it is resharpened every 10 to 15 years.

*The product image is a sample.
*The wood color, grain, etc. may vary from one piece to another due to the use of natural materials. Please understand.
*We have tried to avoid any fuschis or scratches, but please note that there may be small leaf knots that are not a problem for use.
*Please understand that there may be small leaf knots that are not a problem for use.

Kaya wood is not well-known to the general public, but its unique aroma, beautiful grain, and glossy light yellow color make it an excellent material for Go boards and Shogi boards, and it has long been prized by Go and Shogi enthusiasts as a top quality product.
It is also suitable for products in the kitchen area because of its resistance to water and moisture, which is why it was used as a material for ships in the past, and because of its natural bactericidal properties.
The wood is extremely durable, and there is an old saying that goes, "Maki ten thousand years, Kaya unlimited".
The wood will become more and more beautiful as it ages, and the more you use it, the more you will love it.

It is best known as the highest quality Go board and Shogi board, with some of the most expensive ones costing several million to over 10 million yen per side.
Kaya trees grow extremely slowly, requiring 3-4 years to reach 30 cm in length and more than 300 years to reach a diameter of 1.1 m, which is suitable for making a Go board.

"Beautiful, fine-grained wood surface."
Close grain patterns are very fine and smooth. The grain of the wood is very fine and smooth, and the color and grain show up beautifully, giving the wood a refined natural beauty and comfort.

"The color and luster will develop over time."
The rich oil content of this material keeps it from losing its color and luster, and as it is used more and more, it turns into a candy color. It does not just grow old, but rather gains in depth and flavor over time.

"Extremely durable."
"Maki ten thousand years, Kaya unlimited." as the saying goes, it is extremely durable.
It was once used for house foundations, bath tubs, and boats.

"Soothing aroma."
Kaya has a unique and elegant aroma that is subtle, as we have received comments that "it smells like cinnamon and is very soothing".
Kaya nuts also has a fresh citrusy aroma like yuzu or lemon.

Hon Kaya Cutting board Trial size

Size: width approx. 20 x height approx. 9 x thickness approx. 0.8 cm

*Each size is shown in the image. Please check the size.
*Since these are handmade from natural wood, the grain and color of the wood may vary from piece to piece, and the size and weight may vary slightly.

Weight: approx. 90 g

1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.

After use, rinse quickly with water or dishwashing detergent.
After washing, wipe dry thoroughly and dry away from direct sunlight and fire.
Do not leave it to soak or use a dishwasher/dryer.
Do not use the oven or microwave oven.
Do not drop, bump, or exert excessive force on the product, as it may crack.
When storing the product, dry it thoroughly before storing it.

Since the products are handmade with natural materials and manufactured by hand, there may be some defects.
We try to provide as much information as possible in text and images, but please understand that there may be cases where this is not shown.