News — best chopping board for japanese knives uk

If you want the best chopping board for Japanese knives in the UK, choose an end-grain friendly wooden board around 45x35cm and at least 1.8kg, such as the Deer & Oak Large Acacia Board or Carbonised Bamboo Board. These boards are gentle on 15 to 16 degree Japanese edges, reduce chipping and can last 5 to 10 years with simple oiling. Why Japanese knives need a specific chopping board Japanese knives are usually harder than Western knives, often 58 to 62 HRC, and sharpened to a finer angle. That gives you incredible sharpness, but it also makes the edge more...