Made in Indonesia. The Dougu ("small tool" in Japanese) Prep Board is the most specialized of Artsn's shou sugi ban cutting board. At 11.81" x 7.87", this ultra-compact board isn't meant to replace your main cutting board - it's designed to excel at specific tasks where a smaller surface is actually better. Perfect as your dedicated herb board, bar prep station, or garnish zone. Small, nimble, and always within reach. 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.
