• Made from natural Japanese wood

    We make each piece carefully, making the most of the wood's natural character.

  • Inorganic Ceramic/Glass Coating Finish

    You can use it with peace of mind as the paint complies with the Food Sanitation Act.

  • Available in 3 sizes

    It can be used as both a cutting board and a serving board.

  • Enjoying the Passage of Time

    The more you use it, the deeper its color and texture become. You'll cultivate it into a unique piece that's truly yours.

A wooden cutting board for each of the 12 months

  • January

    Zelkova

    For the start of a new year, a powerful and beautiful grain.
    Wood of the month: January


  • February

    Cherry Blossom
    (Sakura)

    Soft bark that accompanies the season of waiting for spring.
    February's Tree of the Month

  • March

    Hinoki
    (Japanese Cypress)

    Flower meanings

    "Nobility," "Purity," "Tranquility"
    Birth Tree for March

  • April

    Cherry (Sakura)

    Language of trees

    "Spiritual beauty"
    "Purity"

    April birth tree

  • May

    Cedar Burl
    (Sugimoku)

    Wood Meanings

    "Profound," "Longevity," "Eternity"

    May Birth Tree

  • June

    Hinoki
    (Japanese Cypress)

    Refreshing fragrance and gentle on the blade.
    June's seasonal wood

  • July

    Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia
    (Hoo)

    A piece whose bright and light wood grain blends in with summer dining.
    Recommended wood for July

    Look at this tree 

  • August

    Zelkova
    (Keyaki)

    Flower meanings

    "Good Fortune", "Longevity", "Health"

    Birth tree for August

    Look at this tree. 

  • September

    Bigleaf Magnolia
    (Hoo)

    Flower meanings

    "Generosity"

    "Stability"

    September birth tree

    Coming soon. 

  • October

    Kaya
    (Torreya Nucifera)

    Gentle on your knife during harvest season.
    Language of Trees: "Health," "Longevity"

    "Eternal Love"
    October Seasonal Wood

  • November

    Cedar Grain
    (Sugi Moku)

    A plate for enjoying autumn delicacies while admiring its rich grain.
    November's seasonal wood

  • December

    Kaya
    (Torreya nucifera)

    Smooth grain and a moist, elegant texture.
    A single piece that quietly adorns the dining table during the New Year holidays.
    Recommended wood for December

Somaé's cutting boards are one-of-a-kind, made from domestically sourced natural wood. Each board has a unique grain, color, and shape.
For cutting, serving, and entertaining.
Enjoy the time you spend growing with wood in your daily life.

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