Butcher Block Cutting Board (XL) 332

UPDATE:So, this cutting board is still great and I am happy with it BUT, I have noticed a flaw that REALLY annoys me. After first or second wash somehow the board warped. I’m not exactly sure when precisely the board warped but, that being said I’m pretty update about it. All of a sudden my board doesn’t sit even on my counter. I washed it exactly as instructed I made sure to thoroughly dry it before placing it back on my counter. I couldn’t tell you how or why it warped but given the high quality and price of this board it’s really upsetting to notice within a few weeks of order it.Original review:This cutting board is truly beautifully crafted. It's surprisingly smooth to the touch and impressive immediately on unbox. It shipped well packed in a box surrounded with bubble wrap. This cutting board is impressive because it's well crafted and very durable not to mention I LOVE that 100% sustainability of this cutting board. It's 100% made with renewable teak from FSC certified forests. The maintenance and cleaning is low key with just soap, water and an occasion layer of mineral oil.This cutting board is very sturdy and durable. It's built to last longer than any other wood cutting board on the market while also not being to dulling on my knives. I appreciate that this cutting board is reversible with two useful and functional side alone with convenient handles along the edges. The size of this cutting board is FANTASTIC! There's an ample amount of space for dicing/chopping multiple things at once with out mixing them. This heavy duty cutting board is perfect for any kitchen or cooking needs and would make an excellent addition to any home or cooking enthusiast. This is easily the best and nicest cutting board I've ever owned and would happily recommend! It's worth the investment. Especially when considering the longevity of this cooking board and the ease of maintaining it.

I purchased this cutting board back in October with the intention of giving it as gift for Christmas. After storing it until the holidays I found that the board had split along one side. Not sure why this would happen as it had never been used or washed and was stored in a closet. Otherwise it is a beautiful board, solid construction.Update: After contacting Teakhaus about the issue they offered a full refund as they could not send a replacement because it was out of stock. Great customer service and quick reply from them.

A really great looking cutting board. The teak wood is very well known as being a solid wood to cut vegetables, meat, and breads. This board would fall in line with that assertion. The wood is very clean and you can leave it out on your counter with it's amazing looking appearance. I did have a little nick on one of the corners. Doesn't effect the board in any way other than you want it to be perfect when you spend this kind of money on a product. The size of this board is very impressive being able to cut just abound anything. A truly unique looking board that given my kitchen a conversation piece.

I apparently didn’t pay enough attention to the description when I ordered this cutting board, so I was surprised at how large it is. This thing is huge!It’s solid, sturdy, beautiful, and very heavy. The bright side is that it has inset handles on the sides so it’s pretty easy to lift.I immediately washed it with mild soap and cold water, then I treated it with food grade mineral oil. The only thing that bothers me is that the dark stain seems to come off with the mineral oil. I am not sure if that’s normal but it makes me a little nervous that the stain would contaminate my food. So I will continue to rub it with a dry white towel until it comes out clean.Overall, it’s a beautiful board and will make a nice addition to any kitchen but I am deducting a star because the stain is a concern.

Beautiful color and build of a cutting board. Really enjoy using it and a huge upgrade from our old plastic cutting board, and great to avoid microplastics we have all been reading about.Seems like it will have a long lifespan as long as I take care of it. I applied some oil upon receiving it because it seemed a little dry already and it cleaned right up.It feels great to cut on and doesn't move at all due to its size and heft.The only major thing that irked me for a board of this price was the fine details of the craftsmanship. The board was not made square at the factory and as the marketing materials show in their photographs. The surrounding edge of my board slopes about half an inch which is a bit of a bummer.

This cutting board is fantastic. It's really big so you can prep all your ingredients on the board. It's quite heavy so it won't move around. I put a tea towel underneath so it won't slip. It's end grain so it preserves your knives edges and the board itself doesn't get scratched up as easily.Never put it in the dishwasher, wash it shortly after using it so bacteria doesn't penetrate and cause odors, and oil it once a month or so. I use Boos Block Mystery Oil.With good care, this board will last you decades.

Very good quality cutting board, I hate I didn't get the juice grooves, I would recommend

Purchased Dec 2017. Review from Feb 2020.When I first received the board, I took about 24 hours to oil it deeply. Edge to edge and on the sides, I allowed it to soak up a solid 6 applications (it was appx. 1/3 of a 32oz bottle of oil). After a buffing it beaded beautifully.This board sees daily use in my kitchen. Plenty of knife work and plenty of liquids. I didn’t expect to be sitting here writing this review when I purchased it, as the price is wildly lower than same-size end grain competition. I figured it would split or warp by now. Alas here we are.Chiefly, this board has remained absolutely flat. I attribute that to our dry climate and my fastidious cleaning procedures. I wash it at least 3x a week with warm water, copious dish soap, and a Dobie pad. Key to the procedure, I always towel dry it out of the sink and lay it flat to finish drying on a large tea towel, flipping it once the top is dry. I then follow up later that day (once completely dry) with the oil, which I allow an hour or two to soak in. Then I wipe off the excess and buff to that lovely matte finish with a towel.It is also is a rather fast board in my opinion, despite teac’s lower-than-most janka (hardness) rating. My knives are sharp and honed, and you can rock and chop all day on this thing.Oil is absorbed well and quickly, some blocks taking more than others. Score marks are shallow and relatively unnoticeable to your hand passing over them, even after 2 years. I imagine it’ll need a light high grit sanding sometime in the next 1-2 years, but that’s fine by me.In conclusion, this is a large board that’s great value for the money asked. Treat it with more respect than you should.

So this is the most amazing cutting board ever. But it cracked. So now it’s the two most amazing cutting boards ever, and I’ve learned my lesson.When I bought this, I was terrifically excited. Gorgeous egg grain teak, nicely finished, great durability. I used mineral oil fairly religiously, kept in a spray bottle under the sink, same as I use for soapstone counters, just more frequent. Kept it on my countertop all the time because it was so dang massive I didn’t know where else to put it. And that is the beginning of the drama, and of me learning a thing or two.Every few days, maybe once a week, I would find it had begun to warp, raising up in the middle. “Aha!” I would say to myself, “it’s drying out, I need to oil it more!” and so I would, and it would always thirstily soak up whatever I put on it. The drying cycle was much worse in the winter when the air is very dry here in New England — dry noses, skin, etc. my wife made fun of me for the amount of effort I put in, but I loved this cutting board for everything - meat cleaver, onions, herbs, chopping vegetables, it is a real gorgeous centerpiece and hugely functional if you have the counter space.Imagine my dismay when after 2 years, I got lazy and didn’t oil it for a few weeks and... one night I hear a tremendous CRACKing noise, come downstairs, and after searching for an hour finally find the cutting board has cracked. “Crapola!” I say to myself, “after all that effort!”So finally, I do my research. First I cut the thing into two pieces (luckily the crack was parallel to the short side). It wasn’t that I was oiling it too little, it’s that when I wiped it down I was letting it sit in a small amount of water. No wiping the counter afterwards would ever be enough. Any amount of water trapped underneath would leach in, and when it evaporated would cause the bowing. Enough bowing and it would naturally crack. Simple physics.So now I have two smaller boards which make for a lovely cheese serving tray and a gift for my son in law, and I’ve bought a new one. They don’t bow nearly as much, because I found the secret. Keep it on top of a folded kitchen towel, and pick it up to dry out once every few days! Oil it once every week or two. It drinks up so much less oil now that I keep it on a towel. You can’t beat understanding the physics. And if you doing understand the physics, they will beat you every time. It’s not the cutting board’s fault if it cracks, you (& I) are just not maintaining it right. If you want a cutting board to to be maintenance free & impervious, buy something made of petrochemicals or glass. This is wood. Treat it right, I’m confident it will last a lifetime. It broke and I still love it.

Beautiful product. Drastic variation of teak end grain gives the board a lot of character. Main surfaces are perfectly leveled. Most of the open grains are filled in nicely. Wood block assembly is uniform in general. Heavy duty, solid construction built for everyday use. Highly recommend.

looove this bad boy! i recently upgraded from a tiny, old plastic cutting board to this giant and i couldn’t be happier! this board is a full 24 nches long and 18 inches wide an weighs about 5 pounds! it’s amazing the difference a REAL cutting board can make in the kitchen. this and a good knife and you’ll be prepping meals like a pro! 👍🏼

Just received this today and had to try it out. This is the best feel of any cutting board I have ever owned. Very solid and heavy. The food being cut is on a perfect solid massive work surface and makes cutting a joy. Very pretty but it came with 2 dents. I won’t return it for 2 small dents but I can see someone else who spend 120 for a cutting board might. After 4 years of use,there’s barely any marks on it. End grain teakwood is the way to go.

This is a really beautiful cutting board. I attached rubber feet to the bottom to keep it from scratching my counter top. It's a little thicker than I wanted, but the wood is absolutely gorgeous and I leave it on the counter because it looks so good. I sealed it with bees wax when I got it and it really absorbed well. To be honest, this is so pretty I almost hate to use it as a cutting board.A little pricey, but it's very solid and heavy. The notched in handles on either side are very helpful for moving it considering the weight. With care, it feels like this will last for many years.

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?

This cutting board is fantastic. It's really big so you can prep all your ingredients on the board. It's quite heavy so it won't move around. I put a tea towel underneath so it won't slip. It's end grain so it preserves your knives edges and the board itself doesn't get scratched up as easily.Never put it in the dishwasher, wash it shortly after using it so bacteria doesn't penetrate and cause odors, and oil it once a month or so. I use Boos Block Mystery Oil.With good care, this board will last you decades.

I was a bit hesitant about spending this much on a cutting board as well as getting a board this big. But I regret neither. This board is gorgeous and gets endless compliments from dinner guests. Has a great feel when the knife hits it. Enough room to prepare your entire meal and more than enough to carve whole chickens and likely a turkey. Took about 3 days and 3-4oz of Boos Block mystery oil before this thing was saturated then sealed it with Boos block wax. EVERYTHING water based just sits on top and washes right off. Highly recommend. Picture added for perspective as I had a hard time visualizing just how big this board would be: ear of corn, avocado, chef knife for reference.