Made in Japan, with peace of mind! This hinoki cypress has knots and some imperfections on both sides, and some areas where the grain hasn't been fully removed. However, it's long and the material itself is good, so it's a great deal if it suits your needs. Perfect for fishing and outdoor adventures! ✩ Finished by a professional with a hand plane for excellent water drainage! The finish is a cut above commercially available products! ☆ You'll notice the difference when it gets wet! [Size] HS4, with imperfections Length: 490mm Width: 150-161mm Thickness: 37.5mm Weight: 1387g ※ All dimensions are approximate due to hand finishing. ※ The cup used for size comparison is not included. ✩ The thickness means it will last a long time. ✩ One corner has been beveled for easier lifting. [Good Points] ✩ We believe that a [unpainted] cutting board is the best, so we've finished the surface with a hand plane to achieve this. The chamfered parts are also finished using well-sharpened blades. The board is first planed, then wetted once to raise the grain, and then planed again after drying, so the grain raising due to water exposure during use is minimized. Also, the end grain, which is usually difficult to plane, is also finished with a plane. This allows water to drain away in the shortest amount of time without causing fuzziness or scratches from sandpaper, minimizing the deterioration of the wood due to water absorption. ✩ We predict the direction in which the wood will warp and take into account the blade's contact, and we've slightly and gently shaped it with an R-shape to match the wood's individual characteristics. This is a technique that can only be done with a hand plane. ✩ We do not use [sandpaper] at all in the production of the cutting board, so there is no worry about the remaining abrasive particles damaging the knife or eating sandpaper dust. ✩ The rough sandpaper finish that is often seen recently looks smooth at first glance, but it becomes slippery when wet. In contrast, the smooth finish of a hand plane remains smooth even when wet and is surprisingly non-slip. It's also fun to touch ✨ The above are the good points. Due to character limitations, we cannot write everything. Please read the self-introduction for [Important Notes], shipping, packaging, and returns. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We hope you understand and will take hold of this one-of-a-kind, carefully crafted piece.