The Hasegawa T20 Pro-Soft is a Japanese-manufactured chopping board designed specifically for professional kitchen use. It features a wood-core construction with a soft plastic surface layer — a combination that gives the board a noticeably different feel from standard solid plastic boards, and one that many chefs find more forgiving during extended prep sessions.
In practice, the softer surface absorbs the impact of knife strokes rather than resisting them. This helps preserve blade edges over time, which matters in kitchens where knives are in constant use throughout a shift. The grip characteristics of the surface also help keep food stable during fine or repetitive cuts, reducing the small adjustments that slow prep down during busy service periods.
The wood-core construction keeps the board lighter than a solid plastic equivalent of the same size, making it more practical to handle, reposition, and clean. Despite this, the board is built to resist warping and retains its flat working surface even after repeated high-temperature washing, including dishwasher cycles.
- Soft surface layer cushions knife impact, helping to preserve blade sharpness
- Wood-core construction reduces overall weight without sacrificing rigidity
- Resistant to warping and distortion after repeated high-temperature washing
- Grippy surface helps keep food stable during fine prep work
- Dishwasher-safe construction suits commercial cleaning routines
This size suits general prep work across a range of kitchen environments — it works well as a secondary board alongside a larger primary surface, or as the primary prep board in smaller operations. For kitchens with higher throughput or where board space is a limiting factor, larger-format boards within the Hasegawa range are worth considering.
If you’re unsure whether this board suits your prep workflow or you’d like guidance on sizing for your team, we’re happy to help — just get in touch before you order.
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