● Size : 560mm x 280mm x 40mm (22 inch x 11 inch x 1.5 inch)
● Material : Wood
● Item Length : 22 in
● Brand : Kayanomori
● Personalize : No
● Type : Cutting Board
● Making Method : Hand crafted
● Item Height : 1.5 in
● Style : Traditional
● Country/Region of Manufacture : Japan
● Item Width : 11 in
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Heres your chance to own a rare Japanese "Hon" or real, natively grown domestic Kaya cutting board (Manaita), a perfect complement to delicate traditional Japanese knives crafted from carbon steel.
Material:
Made from the finest Kaya (Japanese Torreya) sourced from Kochi Prefecture.
Skilled artisans carefully finish each piece, removing only the soft and young sapwoodfrom the outer layer of the log, using only the heartwood for crafting Kaya boards. No chemical adhesives, coatings, or anti-mold agents are used in the process.
Kaya timber is naturally air-dried. Natural air drying, as opposed to machine drying, is preferred to preserve the inherent qualities of the wood. Although it takes months and years, this method ensures that the wood retains its natural elasticity, fragrance, beauty, and luster without compromising its oil content.
Hon-kaya is a premium material for cutting boards as well as for crafting Shogi and Go Chess boards. Kaya-made Go and Shogi boards are truly lifelong treasures, offering intricate, oily wood with a fine grain, a glossy texture, and vivid wood patterns.
Size/Weight:
Dimensions: 560mm x 280mm x 40mm (22 inches x 11 inches x 1.5 inches). Kaya is a slow-growing tree, and a kaya cutting board of this size is hard to find.
Net weight: 3.0kg
Blade Friendliness:
Hon-kaya boasts moderate hardness and exceptional resilience, cradling your knife gently for optimal blade contact.
Minimal rebound ensures effortless cutting without unnecessary force, preserving your knifes sharpness and reducing the risk of damage.
of knots on both the front and back surfaces.
Sanitation:
Kaya is a water-resistant wood that has been used for centuries in Japan in ships and bath buckets. It has fine grain and is rich in natural oils, making it highly resistant to water, with excellent water drainage and quick drying properties. As a result, it is less prone to mold and offers natural antibacterial properties, ensuring hygiene.
Hand-planed for water-repellent end grain, inhibiting bacterial growth and yielding a silky-smooth surface with a natural sheen.
Durability
As a commercial-grade cutting board, natural beeswax is applied to the short edges to prevent cracks.
Exceptionally durable - often referred to as "Hinoki for a thousand years, Maki (Japanese Yew) for ten thousand years, and Kaya forever". Additionally, Kaya wood has a restorative quality, with a tendency to recover from dents and scratches.
Delight:
Emits a refreshing and elegant scent reminiscent of juniper berry.
Features a slightly yellowish hue characteristic of Hon-Kaya timber.
Shipping:
Expedited shipping from Japan is provided via DHL Express. You will be able to see the tracking number in your eBay account once shipping has been coordinated with DHL.
Orders will be shipped only to your registered address. Please ensure your shipping address is up to date before placing an order.
The listed price includes the product cost, packing, and shipping to your registered address. Import duties and associated may be assessed by customs and are the buyers responsibility.