Butcher Block Carving & Cutting Board 311

Received the product on time. Overall looks good but a corner is pretty rough and needs sanding. Board is not leveled and sits wobbly on my counter . No return label

Very nice looking cutting board, good size and weight, and generally works well, but doesn’t seem to last even with maintenance.I apply board oil and cream every month to maintain the board and it’s still started to split in the middle. Over the last 6 months no matter what I do the split continues to grow. It’s been a really nice cutting board, but for $150 (+$20 for oil/cream), I’d have liked it to last longer than 2-3 years.

I needed a good cutting board. This one is great. It's big enough but not gigantic.Excellent for prepping. This one recommends washing it with soap and ocassionally applying oil coating which is handy.Only thing I didn't really like about it is that it comes without any protective cover or box.When I opened the Amazon box, the cutting board was just in it. The cutting board would have been in multiple storage conditions who knows what and where. Considering wood cutting board can trap or absorb small particles, I washed it multiple times before any use.

This is such a substantial and beautiful cutting board! I ordered this to replace a thinner one that had seen better days and I really appreciate the size of this board. It's big enough without being over-sized so that it can be stored away in a cupboard if you should choose to do so. I'm currently leaving it out because it's so pretty! I noticed that after washing it with soap and water, some parts looked a bit faded but I purchased some food-grade mineral oil to treat it and it looks as good as new. It also took a little extra time to really clean the grooved section since it's not perfectly smooth and was catching on my wash cloth but I expect that this will work itself out over time. The handles are a nice added feature since the board is thick. Highly recommend!

I was so excited to get this beautiful butcher block but the individual blocks that make up the board are rectangular. In the picture they are square. It does say rectangular butcher block but doesn't that mean the actual dimensions of the board and not the individual blocks that make up the board? I will be exchanging it and hopefully will get the right one. Anyone else have the same issue?

The ProTeak End Grain Cutting board with Juice Canal and Hand Grips (whoo, thats a mouthful) is the biggest heaviest most beautiful to look at and best performing cutting board I have ever used or owned. This is a good thing because it is also the most expensive and requires the most care of any cutting board I have ever used or owned. I bought this cutting board after receiving a expensive chefs knife for Christmas that I wanted to prolong the blade on. I needed something that would last a long time, be easy on my knives, and look nice enough to be left on the counter.I liked it so much that I ordered it twice, well actually the first one was a different model with the sku 601 which is a 2.5 inch thick monster with a plate cutout. I sent that one back for two reasons: one, I didn't want the plate cutout and two, it was badly warped probably due to pore packaging and handling during shipping (the shipping box was torn and open). The second one which is the one I am writing this review on was much better packaged and cared for during shipping but still wasn't packaged appropriately for what it is. The problem with the packaging is that wood needs to be protected during shipping from not only being banged around but also from moisture and rapid temperature change which neither of the two I ordered were, so they arrived warped. The cutting board I kept though was warped much less than the one I sent back and after following the care instructions on the ProTeakStore website for before first use, the cutting board seemed to flatten out. While I'm on instructions for care, there are none with the cutting board and nothing telling you where to go to find some. I had to google ProTeak cutting board care to bring up the care page on the ProTeakStore website. This is another issue with the way these cutting boards are shipped because someone unfamiliar with wood may not know that there are steps that must be taken and occasionally repeated to prevent warping and cracking, it would be nice if the boards came with instructions or a least a url to the online care page.Once the cutting board was dry after its first seasoning it looked absolutely gorgeous and I couldn't wait to get some chopping done on it. The board is stable without using any rubber feat or pads to prevent movement relying on shear mass (14 lb.) and surface area instead. Not having feet is a huge boon because it in effect doubles the boards surface area by allowing the use of both sides of the board which also prolongs it's usable life because you don't over use one side. Cutting on this board is a dream, my knife slightly sticks in the board when cutting which helps me feel in control. The end grain patterns are nice to look at and any marks that are left during normal chopping seem to disappear over night. I have noticed that when cutting bread, if too much force is used while sawing through the crust at the bottom of the bread, deep gashes can be left. My bread knife is relatively dull though and I believe that a sharper knife would eliminate this problem. Other than when faced with the sloppy use of a dull bread knife this cutting board so far has been seemingly indestructible. Care is straight forward but I suspect if you are used to poly cutting boards that require no care other than washing, it will seem like extra work regardless of how easy it is. The beauty of this board after being oiled will probably win most people over and make the extra care a non issue.Prosshould last a long long timebeautifuleasy on knife edgesself healing (sanitary)reversibleheavyjealous friends and familyConsMay have to order a few to get a good onerequires seasoning and regular careno care instructions includedcan be gashed by serrated knives (particularly less sharp ones)heavybeautiful (you may not want to chop on it)jealous friends and family

As promised, I am updating this review after treating and using. I stand by my original words 100%. The original review is below, unchanged.Knowing that wood is extremely porous when cross-cut, and never having owned an end-grain board before, I did some research on care and handling. I bought a 12 oz. bottle of mineral oil and treated it every day until more oil was left pooled on the surface than was being absorbed into the wood. Let me tell you, this is THIRSTY wood. I used the whole bottle and I'm pretty sure 10 ounces of that stuff is IN the wood (as opposed to the buffing rag I used.) If you don't treat this, you'll be sorry. I've looked through the negative reviews for this board and others by the same company, and in many cases, its clear either from the wording itself, or by inference ("... I used it the day it arrived...") that the parties experiencing warping did not oil it. Those complaining of cracking have a legitimate complaint due to the poor shipping situations.Color - this board gets a lot darker after oiling. Still beautiful, but not the same color as the picture.I've used it to serve/carve roast lamb and turkey on three occasions so far and it has performed beautifully. Not a hint of warping after cleaning. Just give the board the oil it needs, clean it promptly after use, and DON'T PUT IT IN THE DISHWASHER. You'll be fully satisfied.What would change my 4 star review into a 5 star review? Two things.1- SHIPPING. The total absence of protective material in the box is not really acceptable. It needs some bubble wrap and a tighter fit.2- Including a "Quickstart Guide: How to care for your end-grain cutting board" might be a great move toward side-stepping those negative reviews.The board itself is easily a 5-star product. It's only the things that WEREN'T in the box that disappointed me.-------ORIGINAL REVIEW FOLLOWS-------"Beautiful Board on first pass, With shipping deficiencies"I ordered this board with great caution. I NEED a large scale board for carving on major holidays. Doing my research, this looked like the most appropriate product for what I needed but I was worried by the polarizing reviews. The positives are so glowing, and the negatives so damning, that it's almost as if two different products were being shipped. I couldn't find a board more suited to my needs so I decided to take the chance. This is my "First Look" review. It will be updated after treating and again after having used and cleaned it a few times.- The packaging. D- here. It really breaks my heart to see this kind of corner-cutting. The object was simply placed in a cardboard box with no padding. Just a coardboard runner along one end of the board that had become dislodged in transit. Not even a tight fit. (see picture). The box had several impact divots from the road and I could feel the board sliding around inside, I was almost panicky that it would be massively scratched up. Luckily, it came through unscathed, but the level of risk embraced here is unacceptable. WHY would you create such a work of art and then risk destroying with shoddy packaging?- The Product. Absolutely gorgeous. Due to some of the complaints here about warping and cracking, I wanted to get a good look at it the moment it arrived. It is flawless and beautiful. It is sanded so finely you can nearly see your reflection in it (exaggeration- for any who can't tell) and looks to be built to minute specifications. Not the slightest hint of warpage. No gaps in any glue seams. No divots, scratches or scrapes. It is simply beautiful in composition and workmanship.A quick note on the color.... Some reviewers have posted that their board looks markedly darker than the picture used in advertising, and their photographs bear this out. Mine looks pretty much the same as the ads. It doesn't have quite the "golden" glow, but really that is due to studio lighting. My attached photograph is under natural lighting: Next to 4' x 10' window on a cloudy day without any artificial lights.A small but non-trivial number of reviewers have been reporting warpage or cracking after usage. As stated at the beginning, I'll be watching this closely and updating the review after my big "Friendsgiving" feast in a couple weeks.

Great quality exactly what I was looking for. I purchased the extra long one. Love it!

It is BEAUTIFUL!!! Everything I hoped for!!

Hermosa, no se raya fácilmente pero si con el cuchillo para pan. No es tan pesada como pensaba, el canal de jugo es muy bueno, le entra bastante y solo lo tiene de un ladoSeguro me voy a comprar otra para tener para verduras y pan y dejar esta para carnes y pescados

Quality

Beautiful and well made product. I’ve already been enjoying it. Sturdy product and shipped quickly.

It is more beautiful than I thought it would be. Adding oil makes it even more eye-pleasing. Well worth it!

I love my butcher block cutting board. The size is perfect. Large enough for my needs. Small enough to wash in the sink. I love the fact that the end grain doesn’t show the knife marks. And , of course the exceptional Teakhaus quality.

Shipping is crazy. After the fact I found it cheaper on Amazon :(

absolutely gorgeous! it is easy to clean and so so smooth! Worth every penny! AND looks great on my counter

Super

I am very happy with my new cutting board. It is not too heavy, and is very kind to my knives. I look forward to many years of use. Thank you for making such a quality item.

Very good quality

I have had the medium size edge grain board for years and love it. When my wife said to replace all of our polypropylene boards with non plastic alternatives - there was no hesitation. I bought her a three pack of different small sizes and got myself the medium end grain carving board. Will be getting the large size soon.

Teak is great becuase if maintained it doesnt warp, crack or dry out.

Best cutting board I've ever had. Could not be happier with the quality.

I purchased this cutting board to match one I already have. However, when I received it the end grains are all rectangular and not square as the picture shows. I would like to exchange mine for a square end grain if there is one available. Otherwise, I would change the image.

There is a lot to love about this cutting board and the positive reviews here describe it well. In my case however, there are few problem areas that take the shine off my enthusiasm for this premium product.1. There is a crack in the edge of mine above and below one of the finger grips (came out of packaging this way) which is headed toward the juice canal. Once it gets that far the juice canal will be useless. I contacted the seller 8 days ago, got an immediate and very courteous reply, but communication has gone silent since.2. Warping is an issue. Despite the flaw (crack), I have been using the board anyway and have not fully treated it because I anticipate a replacement. It sits out on my counter top and warps every day (ends lift off the counter). Each night I turn it over, convex side up, and by morning the weight of the board has flattened it straight again. There are no feet on this board so when it is warped, and sitting on the convex side, it turns and moves when used. So I don't get to choose which side of the board to use, it all depends on what day it is.3. Color of the cutting board I received is not as varied and vibrant as the one pictured. I understand the rationale for selecting a photo that best flatters a product but, as a buyer, you should take this into account and expect something a lot more brownish and with less contrasting color variation. Note too that it comes out of the box rather raw and needs treatment with oil and cutting board wax to get the rich color and shiny surface.4. Unpleasant odor. When wet, the board smells like livestock. I can't explain why... I don't think this is the natural smell of teak, but maybe it is. It reminds me of a horse barn, a clean one but still I worry that wet foods will pick up the odor. Maybe once the wood is fully treated this won't be an issue.I really want to love this cutting board, I'm hoping to get a replacement which I can fully treat and use for years. So far, I haven't had the good customer experience I expected.