Board Scraper Cards
✓ In stock · Ships from Prague
Description
Oversized plastic scrapers for dough work, board cleanup, and general kitchen prep - made in Japan.
The 20 × 13 cm surface covers ground quickly. A hanging hole on each one keeps them within reach without taking up drawer space. Sold as a set of two.
- Size: 20 × 13 cm each
- Material: Durable plastic
- Quantity: Set of 2
- Storage: Hanging hole
Make it last.
- Rinse under cold water and scrub along the grain with a soft brush after each use
- Stand vertically to dry - never flat, never overnight in a sink
- Don't use soap - it strips the natural antibacterial oils hinoki is prized for
- Never dishwasher - one cycle and the wood splits
- Plane the surface flat when it warps; sand 220 then 400 to refresh stains
Before you buy.
Why hinoki and not maple / walnut?
Hinoki (Japanese cypress) is the traditional sushi-bar board. It's softer than maple, so it gives slightly under the edge - extending the life of the blade. Antibacterial oils in the wood resist mold even in a wet kitchen.
How do I season a new hinoki board?
Soak both sides in cold water for 30 minutes before first use - it stops blood and fat from staining the wood. After every use: rinse under cold water, scrub with a soft brush along the grain, stand vertically to dry. Don't use soap; it strips the natural oils.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
Never. The heat will split the wood within one cycle, and the detergent kills the antibacterial properties hinoki is prized for.
What about end-grain vs. flat-grain?
End-grain boards are softer on the edge but heavier and pricier. Flat-grain is what every working sushi bar uses - lighter, easier to clean, easier to plane flat if it warps.
Will it stain?
Hinoki yellows slightly with use - the surface oxidises. To bring it back: plane the surface with a hand plane (a job for a craftsman) or sand with 220-grit and finish with 400. We do this service for boards bought from us, by mail, for cost.
