Gentle prep layer
The soft polyethylene surface is designed to reduce impact on fine knife edges.
Hasegawa
Soft Mat FRM8-5025
A lightweight Japanese soft-polyethylene prep mat designed to protect knife edges when used over a larger board.
- Score
- 6.5/10
- Est. life
- 8 yrs
- Cover
- Unknown
Last-known catalog price
$119.95
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Product Overview
Hasegawa FRM8-5025 is a 500-by-250-by-8-millimetre Soft Mat weighing about 0.9 kilogram. The manufacturer describes its soft high-quality polyethylene surface as blade friendly and bleach safe, with a 70°C/158°F heat limit. Unlike Hasegawa's rigid wood-core boards, this is a flexible mat intended to...
Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Hasegawa
- OverviewProduct category
- cutting-boards-and-prep-surfaces
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 8 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Soft high-quality polyethylene
- Materials & BuildCountry of origin
- Made in Japan
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Lightweight separator
It adds a portable second prep surface without moving a full-size heavy board.
Bleach-compatible cleaning
The manufacturer permits bleach even though the mat itself must stay out of a dishwasher.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
7.8
Hasegawa documents a soft polyethylene surface intended to protect blade edges and separate prep tasks.
Feature Richness
4.8
AI-assisted preliminary estimate pending editor review and durable-source evidence.
Build Quality
8.0
The current manufacturer catalog lists model FRM8-5025, exact dimensions, weight and Japanese origin.
Reliability Score
8.1
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Longevity
Durability Rating
8.0
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Wear Resistance
7.5
The manufacturer specifies bleach compatibility and a 70°C heat-resistance limit for the FRM line.
Component Replaceability
3.5
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Design Timelessness
8.4
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Serviceability
Repairability
6.7
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Spare Parts Availability
3.2
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Warranty Coverage
5.3
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Service Network
4.5
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
7.5
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Resale Value Retention
5.0
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User Satisfaction
7.5
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What exactly is the Hasegawa Soft Mat FRM8-5025?
The FRM8-5025 is an 8 mm thick flexible cutting mat measuring 500 x 250 mm (19.7 x 9.8 inches) and weighing about 0.9 kg (2.1 lb). It is the 5025 size in Hasegawa's FRM Soft Mat series.
How is the FRM8-5025 intended to be used?
Hasegawa describes the FRM series as a soft surface that is placed on a larger cutting board for temporary cutting, such as keeping different ingredients separate. The FRM8-5025 is therefore a prep mat rather than a replacement for a large rigid board.
Is the FRM8-5025 designed to be gentle on knife edges?
Yes, Hasegawa describes the FRM series' soft material as blade-friendly and says it helps maintain knife sharpness. That is the manufacturer's stated performance rationale for using the mat with high-grade knives; it is not a guarantee that sharpening will never be needed.
Can the FRM8-5025 be put in a dishwasher or cleaned with bleach?
Hasegawa identifies the Soft Mat as bleach safe but says it is not recommended for the dishwasher. The supplied model specifications also call for hand washing, so hand cleaning is the appropriate routine rather than relying on a dishwasher cycle.
What heat limit should I observe for the FRM8-5025?
The FRM8-5025 specification is listed with a heat limit of 70°C (158°F). Keep the mat below that stated limit and do not treat it as a heat-resistant trivet or surface for hot cookware unless Hasegawa provides separate guidance.
Is the FRM8-5025 suitable for forceful heavy chopping?
No. The supplied product description identifies this model as a flexible mat for use over a larger board and specifically says it is not intended for forceful heavy chopping. Use it for the temporary or lighter prep role described by Hasegawa.
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