This cutting board is made by cutting the square wood of Kiso sawara into small pieces and matching the cut edges together to create a parquet. Even after long-term use, it does not wear out easily and has good elasticity.
Kiso Sawara
It is beautiful, similar to Hinoki in color with a pretty wood grain, and it is an excellent material to make sushi okes because of its strong resistance to rain, moisture, and acid.In addition, because it is only second in lightness to Kiri wood, it has a number of applications.
In addition to the fact that there are few woods with fragrances like Hinoki and Asunaro, Sawara also has a sterilizing effect, making it useful for making wooden containers for cooked rice, ladles, and okes in addition to wooden baths.