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Hasegawa
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Commercial Chopping Board | Pro-Soft Lite Cutting Board | 340x230mm | Hasegawa T20 JA648
£93.86
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£112.63/ inc vat
- Wood Core Construction
- Lightweight Design
- Blade-Friendly Surface
- Grippy Texture
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Product Overview
Thinking about a new board? This isn't just any old bit of plastic. The Hasegawa T20 Pro-Soft chopping board is a masterpiece of Japanese engineering, designed for professionals who are serious about their craft. It blends a lightweight design with a unique, blade-friendly surface, making your prep work faster, safer, and much kinder to your expensive knives. It’s the sort of quality kit that, once you use it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Perfect for the bustling commercial kitchen, from high-end restaurants to specialist sushi bars, this board is for chefs who value precision and hygiene. Its clever wood-core construction means it’s surprisingly light yet stubbornly resistant to warping, while the anti-bacterial, non-slip surface gives you total confidence during intricate tasks. It’s a proper food safe professional chopping board that stands up to the rigours of daily service.
Ultimately, the Hasegawa T20 Pro-Soft Lite board is a smart investment. It protects your most valuable tools (your knives), improves food safety, and is built to last for years, not months. Ditch the warped, knife-scarred boards and upgrade to a surface that works as hard as you do.
Key Features and Benefits
- Wood Core Construction: Gives you a rigid, stable board that absolutely refuses to warp.
- Lightweight Design: It's 30-50% lighter, making it easy to handle and clean.
- Blade-Friendly Surface: Its soft texture helps keep your prized knives razor-sharp for longer.
- Grippy Texture: Stops ingredients from sliding about for safer, more precise cutting.
- Anti-Bacterial Properties: Offers superior hygiene and peace of mind in a professional kitchen.
- Dishwasher & Bleach Safe: Makes deep cleaning and sanitising incredibly simple and effective.
- Built to Last: This Japanese professional chopping board is designed for long-term heavy use.
- Made in Japan: You're getting world-renowned craftsmanship and incredible attention to detail.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Hasegawa
- SKU: JA648
- Dimensions: 340(W) x 230(D) mm
- Weight: 0.98kg
- Material: Sterilised wood core with a soft, synthetic outer layer
- Colour: Natural/Beige
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes
- Bleach Safe: Yes
- Country of Origin: Japan
Expert Review and Insights
In any professional kitchen, your chopping board is just as crucial as your chef's knife. The Hasegawa T20 has a unique, almost soft-touch feel that's a world away from hard, noisy plastic boards. It doesn't just prevent slipping; it actively protects the delicate edge of a blade, which is a massive plus for anyone investing in high-quality steel.
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- Pro: The knife-friendly surface is superb; it genuinely reduces how often you need to sharpen knives.
- Con: It's a premium product with a price to match, so it's a considered purchase.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Gilded Truffle, a modern European restaurant in Bath, was struggling with standard plastic boards that were dulling their expensive knife sets and showing deep scores that raised hygiene concerns. They switched their main prep stations to the Hasegawa T20 Pro-Soft chopping board.
"The difference was immediate. The boards feel incredible to cut on, they don't slip, and they are so much easier on our knives. The team loves them, and they still look brilliant after months of hard graft. It's a quality piece of kit."
Robert Hughes – Head Chef
The switch has resulted in a 50% reduction in their knife sharpening schedule and has eliminated the need to replace boards every few months.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Upon arrival, simply remove the packaging.
- Give it a quick wash with warm, soapy water before its first use.
- Place on a flat, stable work surface. Its grippy texture means no tea towel is needed underneath.
- You're ready to start chopping!
Keeping It Going
- For daily cleaning, it's completely dishwasher safe.
- For a deep clean or to remove stubborn stains like beetroot, the board is bleach-safe.
- Always store it flat or on its side to maintain its perfect shape.
- Avoid leaving it in direct contact with extremely hot pans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this board really dishwasher safe?
A: Yes, absolutely. It's designed to withstand commercial dishwashers without warping, thanks to its rigid wood core.
Q: Will it dull my expensive knives?
A: Quite the opposite. The 'Pro-Soft' surface is specifically engineered to be gentle on blades, helping to maintain their sharpness for much longer than traditional hard plastic boards.
Q: Can I use bleach to sanitise it?
A: Yes, the material is completely bleach-safe, allowing for thorough sanitisation when required.
Q: Why is it so much lighter than a solid plastic board of the same size?
A: The weight saving comes from the lightweight wood core. This makes it much easier to carry to the sink or move around the kitchen during a busy service.
Q: Is the surface slippery when wet?
A: No, it has a signature grippy texture that provides a secure cutting surface, preventing ingredients from sliding around even when wet.
Q: What is the core actually made from?
A: The core is made from sterilised wood, which is then fully encased in the soft plastic outer layer. This provides structure without compromising on hygiene.
Q: Does the board stain easily?
A: While very stain-resistant, strong pigments like turmeric or beetroot can leave a mark. However, these can often be removed with a bleach solution.
Q: Is it suitable for cutting raw meat and poultry?
A: Yes, its non-porous and anti-bacterial surface makes it a safe and hygienic choice for all food types, including raw meat.
The Hasegawa Standard: An Investment in Culinary Excellence
Choosing Hasegawa isn't just about buying a chopping board; it's about embracing a philosophy of quality that stems from Japan's rich heritage of craftsmanship. This board is more than its technical features; it's a statement about your kitchen's commitment to excellence. The long-term value is immense. You're not just buying a piece of equipment, you're investing in the longevity of your knives, the safety of your customers, and the morale of your chefs. A tool that performs flawlessly day-in, day-out, without warping or degrading, reduces kitchen stress and allows culinary artists to focus on what they do best. This is the tangible benefit of the Hasegawa T20 Pro-Soft chopping board: professional-grade reliability that pays for itself in performance and peace of mind.
Explore more from HasegawaWhy the Wood Core Makes All the Difference
Ever had a plastic chopping board that warped in the dishwasher, leaving it rocking on the counter? The Hasegawa's sterilised wood core is the secret to why that won't happen here. It acts like a skeleton inside the board, providing incredible rigidity and stability that a simple slab of plastic just can't match. Think of it like a surfboard – the solid foam core gives it strength and shape, while the outer layer provides the performance surface. This board's core keeps it perfectly flat, wash after wash, ensuring a safe and stable cutting surface every single time.
Who Should Buy This?
- Fine Dining Restaurants: For meticulous prep work where protecting the edge of high-end knives is a top priority.
- Sushi Bars: The non-slip, hygienic surface is absolutely perfect for the precise art of preparing raw fish.
- Culinary Academies: A fantastic tool for teaching students the importance of quality equipment and proper knife care.
- Specialist Vegan Bistros: Ideal for delicate vegetable and fruit work, ensuring clean cuts without bruising produce.
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