ETSU | Round Shou Sugi Ban Board

• Product Info

  Material: Teakwood

  Finishing: Shou Sugi Ban (Charred with Fire), Foodgrade Mineral Oil and Hardwax (Beeswax + Canauba wax blend)
  Dimensions: 13" x 13.78" (33cm x 35cm)
  
  Key Features & Benefits:

  Crafted using the ancient Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique, where wood is carefully fire-charred for enhanced performance

  Naturally water-repellent carbon surface causes liquids to bead, reducing absorption and staining

  Pronounced, textured grain disguises everyday knife marks and ages beautifully over time

  Each board is one of a kind, with unique grain patterns shaped by fire

  No chemical sealers—finished with natural oils only

  Designed to be durable, functional and character-rich with continued use
   

• About The Brand

  ARTSN redefines the humble cutting board through Japanese-inspired craftsmanship and considered design. Using the ancient Shou Sugi Ban technique, each board is fire-charred to create a naturally water-repellent, hard-wearing surface that disguises knife marks and ages beautifully. No two boards are alike—celebrating natural variation, artisanal production and longevity over mass-made uniformity, with fire, wood and natural oils doing all the work.

• Care

  The 60-Second Daily Routine
  Your Shou Sugi Ban board's carbon surface naturally repels liquids - you'll see water bead up on the surface rather than soak in. This makes daily care remarkably simple:

  • Rinse with warm water - watch liquids bead and run off
  • Wash with mild soap and soft brush/cloth, working with the pronounced grain
  • Rinse thoroughly - the water-repelling surface speeds this process
  • Dry completely with a towel, then stand vertically to air dry

   

  Deep Maintenance
  Restore water beading and enhance your Shou Sugi Ban board's pronounced grain with seasonal deep maintenance. Professional techniques for home care.

  
  Monthly Oil Treatment: Maintaining Water Repellency
  The carbon surface's water-beading property is enhanced by proper oiling:

  • Clean Thoroughly - Remove all food particles from the pronounced grain texture
  • Dry Completely - Essential for oil absorption
  • Apply Oil Generously - The textured surface may need more than smooth boards
  • Let Penetrate - 2-4 hours or overnight
  • Buff Excess - Reveal the enhanced grain pattern
  • Oil Selection: Food-grade mineral oil or our specialised board oil blend. The carbon surface may initially absorb more oil - this is normal and beneficial.

   

  Quarterly Deep Conditioning - Every 3 months, give your board special attention to maintain its unique properties.

• Shipping + Returns

  Orders are dispatched within 1-3 working days.
  
  We are committed to keeping our delivery costs fair, low and fully transparent.
  
  Free Shipping
  In order to keep your costs down and our pricing simple, we have Free Shipping available for larger orders within Australia. Simply refer to our Shipping Policy for more details.

   

  Express Shipping and Click & Collect options are also available. 
  
  This does not include BULKY ITEMS. You'll either be charged shipping on bulky items at the checkout or we will contact you separately with a freight quote. Please see individual product pages to see if an item is considered BULKY. 
  
  *Free shipping does not apply to international orders.
  
  Please refer to our shipping policy for more detail and international shipping rates.

  For information about returns, please check our returns policy.

• Values
  • Artisan
  • Minimal Waste
  • Natural
  • Sustainable