Edge-cushioning surface
The soft LDPE is designed to reduce hard impact on acute Japanese knife edges.
Yoshihiro
Hi Soft High Performance Professional Grade Cutting Board, Small
A thick, soft LDPE board from Japan designed to reduce edge impact on fine single- and double-bevel knives.
- Score
- 6.5/10
- Est. life
- 10 yrs
- Cover
- Unknown
Last-known catalog price
$99.99
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Product Overview
Yoshihiro's small Hi Soft board, SKU HSOFS, measures 15.4 by 9.1 by 0.87 inches and is made in Japan from soft, high-quality low-density polyethylene. The maker positions the forgiving surface for fine Japanese knives, particularly single-bevel and sashimi blades, and describes the material as antib...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Yoshihiro
- OverviewProduct category
- cutting-boards-and-prep-surfaces
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 10 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
- Materials & BuildMaterial
- Soft high-quality low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- Materials & BuildCountry of origin
- Made in Japan
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Useful thickness
At nearly seven-eighths of an inch thick, the small model is more substantial than a flexible mat.
Purpose-built pairing
The maker specifically positions it for delicate single-bevel and sashimi knives.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
7.8
Yoshihiro documents a soft LDPE surface intended to reduce impact on fine Japanese knife edges.
Feature Richness
4.8
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Build Quality
8.0
The official product page provides the small variant's SKU, exact metric and imperial dimensions, material and...
Reliability Score
8.1
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Longevity
Durability Rating
8.0
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Wear Resistance
7.5
The maker publishes explicit hand-wash and no-dishwasher care limits for protecting the soft board.
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
7.4
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Resale Value Retention
5.0
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User Satisfaction
7.5
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What is the Small Yoshihiro Hi Soft board made from and where is it made?
The Small Hi Soft board is made in Japan from soft, high-quality LDPE plastic. Yoshihiro says the softer surface helps protect knife edges and makes food preparation easier on the hands.
What are the exact dimensions of the Small Hi Soft cutting board?
The Small size measures 15.4 by 9.1 by 0.87 inches, or 39 by 23 by 2.2 centimeters. The product page lists this separately from the larger Hi Soft size options.
Which knives is the Small Hi Soft board intended to suit?
The manufacturer positions the Hi Soft surface for delicate blades, especially single-bevel sashimi knives. It is therefore aimed at fine Japanese knife work where a softer cutting surface is preferred.
How should the Small Hi Soft cutting board be cleaned?
Hand-wash the board and never put it in the dishwasher. Yoshihiro describes the Hi Soft board as easy to clean and gives hand washing—not dishwasher use—as its care instruction.
Can the softer surface make food preparation more comfortable?
According to Yoshihiro, the softer LDPE surface is easier on the hands during preparation while also helping protect knife edges. These are manufacturer-stated benefits of the Hi Soft design.
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