{"product_id":"hasegawa-fpel-black-lite-cutting-board","title":"Hasegawa Pro Use Lite Black Cutting Board | Wood Core Soft Polyethylene (FPEL Series)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHasegawa Pro Use Lite Black | Wood Core Soft Polyethylene Cutting Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHasegawa Pro Use Lite Black FPEL Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional Japanese cutting board designed for cooks who want to protect fine knife edges. If you use high-performance Japanese knives, especially thin gyuto, santoku, nakiri, petty, sujihiki, or powder-steel blades, this board is one of the best upgrades you can make to your kitchen setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike hard plastic, bamboo, glass, stone, or very dense wood boards, the Hasegawa FPEL board uses a specialized \u003cstrong\u003esoft polyethylene cutting surface\u003c\/strong\u003e that is gentle on the edge. The blade can settle slightly into the surface during cutting, helping reduce edge fatigue, micro-chipping, and premature dulling. This makes it especially suitable for Japanese knives made from steels such as SG2, VG-XEOS, SG-STRIX, Aogami Super, Blue Steel, White Steel, Ginsan, and other fine-grained cutlery steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the board is Hasegawa’s lightweight \u003cstrong\u003ewood-core construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the board excellent rigidity while keeping it easier to lift, clean, and move than a solid synthetic board of similar size. The matte black surface also gives strong visual contrast against onions, garlic, herbs, carrots, proteins, and lighter ingredients, making prep work easier and cleaner-looking on the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor EU kitchens, this board is a practical choice because it combines professional durability with manageable weight, easy cleaning, and edge-friendly performance. It is well suited for home cooks, chefs, small kitchens, prep stations, and anyone investing in quality Japanese knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Hasegawa FPEL Board?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hasegawa FPEL series is designed to solve one of the biggest problems with premium Japanese knives: using them on the wrong cutting surface. Thin, hard, high-performance edges can chip or lose sharpness quickly on harsh boards. A softer, knife-friendly board helps preserve the edge, giving you better long-term performance from your knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black soft polyethylene surface is non-porous, hygienic, and easy to clean. The internal wood core helps prevent the board from flexing or warping under normal use, while keeping it lighter than many solid plastic boards. This combination makes the FPEL series a strong choice for serious home cooks and professional users who want both performance and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the Hasegawa FPEL board good for Japanese knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This board is specifically recommended for delicate, thin-edged Japanese knives because the soft polyethylene surface is much gentler on the edge than hard plastic, bamboo, glass, or stone boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use this board with carbon steel knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The non-porous surface is easy to wipe clean and works well with carbon steel knives. As always, dry your knife after use to help prevent rust or patina issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this board dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The FPEL series is heat resistant up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and can tolerate high-temperature washing. However, for longest board life, hand washing and proper drying are still recommended whenever practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use serrated knives or cleavers on this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This board is best for slicing, chopping, and push-cutting with fine kitchen knives. Avoid serrated bread knives, heavy cleaver work, frozen foods, bones, and aggressive chopping, as these can damage the soft cutting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Comparison \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPEL18-3423\u003c\/strong\u003e Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e340mm x 230mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 820g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPEL18-3620\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e360mm x 200mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 725g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPEL18-3926\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e390mm x 260mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 1.18kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPEL18-4123\u003c\/strong\u003e Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e410mm x 230mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 1.09kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPEL18-4429\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e440mm x 290mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 1.50kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPEL18-4626\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Slim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e460mm x 260mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. 1.36kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommendation Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eUsage Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eRecommended Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\"\u003eBest Knife Pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSmall Kitchen \/ Apartment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFPEL18-3423 Small\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePetty knives, 120mm - 150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eNarrow Counters \/ Prep Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFPEL18-3620 Slim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePetty, utility, ko-bunka, 135mm - 150mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDaily Home Cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFPEL18-3926 Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSantoku, bunka, nakiri, 180mm - 210mm gyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSlicing Proteins \/ Carving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFPEL18-4123 Long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSujihiki, slicers, 210mm - 240mm gyuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eProfessional Prep Station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFPEL18-4429 Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e210mm - 240mm gyuto, nakiri, santoku, bunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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