Raikou Select: The late Kunihiko Ogawa's (Kanekuni I) Touran Blade Wood Carving Japanese cypress

Japanese cypress

who often went by the pen name Kanekuni

drawing with lacquer and dusting with metallic powders for a stunning

Raikou’s Japanese cypress cutting board combines durability

Use: Reserve your Hinoki cutting board for food prep only

Raikou Select: The late Kunihiko Ogawa's (Kanekuni I) Touran Blade Wood Carving Japanese cypressKunihiko Ogawa, a master swordsmith, who often went by the pen name Kanekuni, was considered one of Japan's National Living Treasures. He passed away at the age of 87 in 2012 and this blade, made in Gifu, Japan, is one of his last works. It holds the distinguished title of being unauthenticated. While this may sound odd, it is a sign of deep respect which demonstrates the mastery of the swordsmith whose skills is so great that the blade does not need