Hasegawa Cutting Board - FRK Home Use Series yukihiro-sakai If you grumble a lot

If you grumble a lot while doing the fiddly little jobs

the Gekko XEOS nakiri glides through your veg prep courtesy of its impressive grind and slick finish

This is best suited to preparation of delicate items like sushi and sashimi where the board does not need to withstand more robust impacts

the zanpa santoku is a great all rounder with an impressive out of the box edge and looks to turn heads when you start cooking

For long term care and cleaning

Hasegawa Cutting Board - FRK Home Use Series yukihiro-sakai If you grumble a lotThe FRK Series of boards from Hasegawa are the home use version of the FSR commercial board. It's designated as a "soft board" but still offers a robust surface ideal for a wide range of prep jobs while being kind to your knife edges. Each Hasegawa board has a wooden core to help with rigidity and keeps its shape while creating a weight saving over solid synthetic materials. The wooden core is sterilised and fully enclosed in the plastic casing of the