The chopping board that will make you bin the ones you already own
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A chopping board is a must-have in any kitchen, especially since so many recipes’ first steps often include a bit of slicing, dicing or chopping your ingredients.
That’s why a quality chopping board is so essential. You’ll want something durable, hygienic and easy to use even when you’re tackling the toughest of cuts.
ARTSN Studios’ chopping board are proving a hit with home cooks, thanks to the special technique used to create them. The boards are hand-charred using Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban), a centuries-old Japanese technique of preserving timber with fire.
ARTSN have a range of hand-charred chopping boards on offer. ARTSN
This technique means the cutting boards repel water and juices instead of soaking into the board. They also are designed to resist bacteria. In addition, these types of chopping boards are comparatively low maintenance and sustainable, with the board developing richer character as they age. Not to mention, they are as stylish as they are functional.
Boasting an average 4.9 out of 5 rating from more than 300 reviews, ARTSN Studios is selling an impressive range of the hand-charred chopping boards.
Scroll on for the low down on ARTSN Studio’s chopping board collection.
Shoku Pro Wooden Cutting Board, $159
Size: 45cm x 25cm x 2cm
The Shoku cutting board is the brand’s best seller ARTSN
This is the brand’s best seller and customers love its look as much as its ease of use.
“I’ve been using my board for so much more than just chopping veggies. It makes my charcuterie pop, and I did my first butter board. Absolutely stunning. Cleans so easy, and no lingering stains or odours. I love it!” raved one happy customer, while another shopper called it “beautiful and functional”.
Shoku Set: Pro + Prep Boards, $219 (down from $278)
Size: 45 x 25cm (The Shoku Pro) and 35 x 20cm (The Shoku Prep)
The Shoku Set bundles two favourites together. ARTSN
This set bundles the Shoku Pro board – used for your main prep – with the Shoku Prep board, which is ideal for tasks like herbs, garnishes and quick chopping tasks.
Shoppers gave the boards the tick of approval describing them as “attractive” and “practical” in their five-star review.
Dougu Set: Classic + Prep Boards, $200 (down from $254)
Size: 40 x 20cm (The Dougu Classic) and 30 x 20cm (The Dougu Classic)
Save 20% when buying these boards as a set rather than individually. ARTSN
Another chopping board set in the ARTSN range, the Dongu set also features a board for your main, daily food prep and another for the smaller kitchen jobs such as herbs and garnishes. By buying these as a set as opposed to separately, you can save 20 per cent.
“We were leery at first … worried about the charcoal getting into our knife chopping and then we used it and it really has become our favourite chef tool,” was the verdict from one pleased customer.
Kuro Wooden Cutting Board, $199
Size: 45 x 30 x 2.5cm
The Kuro cutting board is an ideal gift. ARTSN
A great pick for gifting – or to treat yourself with – the Kuro Wooden Cutting board is stunning as well as being a kitchen workhorse.
“Absolutely gorgeous cutting board that arrived in a beautiful gift box,” wrote one reviewer, who gave the product five stars. “I love the feel of the knife cutting into the wood. It is not the hard abrasive feel of plastic boards. Will definitely buy again, especially as a gift.”
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