ARTSN SHOKU PRO CUTTING BOARD

Made in Indonesia.

The Shoku Pro ("Master Artisan" in Japanese) is Artsn's largest traditional rectangular shou sugi ban cutting board. At 17.72" x 9.84" with full straight edges, this board provides maximum usable surface area for serious home chefs who demand restaurant-quality tools.  Unlike the Kura (same length but with rounded end), the Shoku Pro's straight edges give you corner-to-corner prep space. When you're cooking complex recipes or preparing for guests, every square inch matters.  Teakwood finish with shou sugi ban char and foodgrade oil and wax.

Shou Sugi Ban (焼杉板) - literally "burnt wood" - is a centuries-old Japanese technique that transforms wood through controlled charring. At ARTSN, we've adapted this architectural preservation method to create cutting boards that are both functionally superior and visually striking.  When fire meets wood at precisely controlled temperatures, something remarkable happens. The surface transforms into carbon, creating a naturally water-repellent layer where liquids bead up rather than soak in.  The heat also raises and pronounces the wood's grain pattern, producing a textured landscape that naturally camouflages the everyday knife marks that would be obvious on smooth boards.

ARTSN, founded by Jake McKeon, creates hand-crafted cutting boards using the finishing method of Shou Sugi Ban, the centuries-old technique of charring wood with fire.  This charring technique helps boards actively repel liquids and creates a pronounced grain that helps hide knife marks.