Yoshihiro Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board Japanese Sashimi Chef's Tool Made in Japan (X-Large)

Yes it's expensive, but if compared to the cost of your knives, it's a deal. Hard boards, even some wood ones, will dull your knives. (Glass boards will ruin them altogether—I've never understood what that was about). I have nothing but high-quality Japanese knives, and this board does not dull them at all. It protects the edge, is easy to clean (I run mine through the dishwasher once a week), and stays put on the counter. I'd give it six stars if that were an option.

This is a very heavy cutting board made from rubber that is soft enough to avoid damaging the edges of very sharp knives. You don't have to be a sushi chef to appreciate that. It doesn't slip on the counter. It's easy to clean. Now I use only this cutting board for just about everything.

Finally a board that will not damage my expensive knives. Cutting with it feels like your knife is landing on soft cushion instead of the hard clack of a regular board. It also does not chunk off like plastic boards where god only knows where the pieces end up. The only downside I can think of is that it is a bit heavy. That to me is not a downside though because it doesn't slide around in your counter as easily like most lightweight boards would.

I had high expectations for this cutting board. After some research, I was trying to decide between this and a Hasegawa. Due to shipping constraints, I ended up with the Yoshihiro. The board is soft and it definitely will increase the life of your knives' edges. However, it does not have the surface memory properties I was expecting. With a few weeks of light use, I have several cut marks, scratches, and small chips. Eventually the board will become worn, ugly, and a vessel for bacteria, just like any other wood cutting board. I debate if I should have opted for a cheaper wood board that I would just dispose of sooner.UPDATE:The company contacted me after I left a 2 stars review. After discussing with their representative, I believe my opinion was based off of lack of knowledge and experience. This board is most ideal for people with very high end knives. Cutting technique is also an important factor, since the board's surface is more suceptible to damage due to its softness. With that understood, this is a quality product that definetly ads a finess to my cooking experience. My wife and I will need to work on our technique to see if we can minimize damage.

I LOVE this cutting board! Its a little heavy, and I wish it were a little wider, but otherwise its my favorite board. My bamboo and plastic boards were making my knives dull too quickly, and I can feel a noticeable difference when cutting items on this board. It doesn't feel as harsh on the knife as with my bamboo and plastic boards. It is a little heavy, but the weight of it helps it stay in place while using it. Its very easy to clean and things that usually stain my boards like tomatoes scrub out easier. Would definitely purchase again. I threw out my other boards after getting this one.

I've used my Yoshihiro cutting board for over a month now without any issues whatsoever. It's an unbelievable cutting board for people whom have Japanese knives.I've seen multiple bad reviews on this board where people say this board will stain, leave marks, way to soft and may warp. It's true to a point, all cutting boards will stain and leave marks and it's meant to be soft for a reason. The difference between these rubber cutting boards and others is, you can buy what I like to call a magic eraser. It's basically a sanding block for these types of boards and is made by Hasigawa. So if your board gets stained and or you have deep cutting marks, that "Magic Eraser" will get rid of all of that.I own a variety of Japanese knives ranging in price and have had no issues using this board to cut everything from vegetables to meat. Like with everything else we own now a days, this board needs maintenance. Maintain it and it will last you for years. I believe these baords are fairly priced compared to other boards that range in sizes. But if you honestly own a 1K dollar Japanese knives then this will fit you perfectly.

Bought this after watching CultFlav's cutting board reviews and this one came out on top. I never thought I would cherish a cutting board but I love this thing... my knives feel like butter on it, it's easy to clean and take care of, I love that it's longer length-wise than normal which gives me more room to work, it doesn't slide on the counter, and while it is heavier than I was expecting it's also fairly easy to store and move around. I do wish it came in other colors, this color reminds me of an elementary school cafeteria tray, but I appreciate that it's at least inconspicuous. It's a lot of money to spend on just a cutting board so I bought it during Prime Day, but feel it would still be worth full-price if you can afford it!

Got this as a gift from my son for Xmas. We all love the board. A bit heavy but very sturdy, no slip on the granite counter, a nice shape for cutting and keeping different veggies on different parts of the board without getting too crowded. The best part is the board is not harsh for our Japanese knifes, yet allows the cutting to be very precise and efficient.