Asahi Cookin Cut Rubber Cutting Board, NE05103, Home Use, Made in Japan LL 16.5 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches (42cm x 25cm x 1.3cm)

I have a range of kitchen knives, from Victorinox, Global, custom hand made ones and Japanese hard steel knives that are like razors. While this is not particularly better than a good end-grain board (I mean a good one, not a cheap one from some random wood), it has the benefit of being easier to care for, marks less, and is thinner than most good wooden ones. The material is perfect for any knife; I use my fine edged Japanese knives on it all the time and it does not dull them at all. Having the wood filling makes it feel more like using a wood board than an all rubber board does. It's just right. I already owned another of these. I bought this one to cut into two pieces so I have smaller size boards for when I only need to chop something little like garlic. Having a large board out all the time gets in the way in my small kitchen, and buying a large board was barely more than a small one and I can cut it to get two! Highly recommended, and good value compared to many Japanese-style rubber boards which are silly money, and no better or not even as good as this.

I've been using this Asahi cutting board for a few years now. It's still as good as new and showing its worth. The feel when cutting on it with sharp, Japanese knives (I like Takamura SG2 blades) is superior to softer rubber boards. The knife edge doesn't bed in as much on this one if you get a little heavy handed, and the contact feels more like hitting edge grain wood. Being rubber though means a little more longevity of the edge, and in my opinion easier cleaning and care. There's no need to oil it periodically, just rinse it after use and drain. Job done. Mine is a little stained now, mostly from spilling stainy-stuff like turmeric on it. It's mostly still the same colour as when it arrived. The size (LL) is perfect for a small to medium kitchen, and plenty big enough for a meal prep for four. Should it ever wear out I'll certainly replace it with another the same.

Great product, exactly what I wanted but it arrived with no cardboard outer case so the edges and corners of the board were marked and a bit beaten up considering the cost of the boards you’d expect it to be better packaged

A watched some review videos before deciding on this as I have high end Japanese knives and trying to preserve their edges. I use this for raw fish meat prep.buts light weight so easy to handle compared to a big wooden board. It does need a slip proof mat underneath it. I got a roll of anti-slip chopping board matting from Nisbets and cut it to size and the board doesn’t move at all so I’d recommend a roll of that over anything on here. It washes well and dries really quickly so you can use it again soon after washing. I’ve not put it in the dishwasher - nor do I intend to. I personally don’t recommend that. It’s not a typical size for the UK as Japanese boards tend to have a different length to width ratio to EU/UK boards. I do find that I could do with slightly more room but the next size up is too long for my kitchen drawer. If your drawer/area will allow it I would go for the slightly bigger size.

Very nice the touch of the blade on the surface of the board. It's different from the normal plastic boards or the wood ones. And if you don't use too much force when cutting the food, the blade does not cut the surface, which remains flawless. The size is ok, although not very big. A bit expensive, does not go in the dishwasher and a bit light. Still ver happy with it!

totally like it

I've been using 2 of these cutting boards for a year and they are still fantastic to use. They are great for not dulling the blades as quick as well and easy to clean. I thought they were pricey but they've been a good buy.

Nice board but comes with no English care instructions. Temperature ratings not helpful as warped in dishwasher on low temperature eco setting which should have been fine as well below max of 100C quoted. Can sort of get the board flat again by soaking it in the bath (a hot one) then leaving it overnight on a solid floor with a heavy weight (5kg+) on a metal tray of similar dimensions on top of it. May need to repeat a few times as it seems to remember the warped shape a bit. Never succeeded in completely flatten my original purchase, so replaced it 2 years on (Dec 2025). Amazon's info on the product has been updated in the ensuing period and the board now comes with instructions in English, not Japanese. So may be my original review was taken on board by both Amazon and Asahi. It certainly looks that way. If my replacement purchase had been my first, then I'd have given it a 5 star review.

I got this mainly to use with my Japanese carbon steel knives, and it’s been great. It was actually recommended to me by the person I bought my knives from, and I’m glad I listened. The biggest thing I’ve noticed is how gentle it is on the blades. It has just enough give to it, so it doesn’t feel like I’m dulling or chipping my knives every time I use it, which is always in the back of my mind with harder boards. It’s also really well made. The surface is smooth and feels nice to work on, not rough or uneven at all. Because it’s nonporous, I feel better using it knowing things aren’t soaking into it. It’s easy to clean, and I haven’t noticed it holding onto smells — I’ve cut garlic, onions, and fish on it and nothing lingers. I also don’t see any knife marks on it so far. Because it’s rubber, it does have a bit more weight compared to a wood board of the same size, but it’s not overly heavy. It actually feels pretty solid and stays in place while I’m using it, which I like. The size is also perfect for everyday use. It’s big enough to prep comfortably but not so big that it takes over the counter or becomes annoying to move around. I liked it so much that I ended up buying another one as a gift.

Muy buena tabla de cortar, como una mezcla entre plástico y madera. Agarra un poquito el cuchillo, pero es lo esperable en este tipo de tablas.

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Excellent cutting board.

Really great but I should've bought the bigger size and it does stain a bit with berries and stuff ...