Thin Lightweight Cutting Board (M) 805

I washed the cutting board and started using it. After about 2 uses the cutting board cracked. Will not buy Teakhaus again.

Great board and lightweight for easy use and cleaning. I ordered this board after seeing the ratings from America's Test Kitchen.I am disappointed in the amount of wear on the board. The photo shows all of the cut marks after one month of use.

Lest start with the packaging, it was not well packaged. The board was wrapped in thin plastic and in a box that was much larger than the board so it was bumping around in the box with no protection the entire trip. One of the corner is chipped because of this. The board itself is looks very nice, thick at 1.5 inches which I love, and sturdy but not too heavy. Out of the box the board was very smooth but, as many other people have reported, after wiping it down with soapy water on a wash cloth it became rough. Not as bad as others I have seen but enough to see small splinters all over the paper towel I used to dry it off. I wiped it down multiple times and the splinter were no more but it is still rough enough that I know it needs sanded before I will be able to use the board. As others have also said it also needs to be oiled/waxed before use, it looks as if they may have put a little oil on before shipping but just enough to keep it from splitting during the trip. As of right now I do not think I would recommend this board. Having to oil/wax before use is not something that I should have to do unless stated on the product page but is easy enough and just a part of board maintenance so acceptable. I should not have to finish the wood working process by sanding it down and I find this unacceptable.

I have no idea how well this board would perform. I never used it once. I was about to oil it up and i noticed multiple defects and cracks in the board. See the pics. Some of them are fine splits in the wood that would clearly fill with water over time and cause the entire board to split -- as many other users have had occur to them.Needless to say, inspect your board. Return it ASAP if its bad news.Update: Teakhaus replaced the board with an even bigger one. I am pleased with their customer service. As a result I have updated this review to 4 stars. Still, just be careful and inspect your board. They will likely replace it for you if there are any issues!

Beautiful worth every penny. I have yet to use it may update after using it for 6 months

I needed to replace my cutting board. America’s Test Kitchen and Food & Wine both recommended this on as their favorite board. The board is smooth and has no discernible rough spots. It’s very thick and heavy and doesn’t slip on my countertop while in use. It’s extra large in size to handle a lot of prep work. The juice groove can handle any liquid from chopping. The board also has engraved grooves to ease lifting to move or clean the board. For the quality & appearance of the board, I feel the price was fair.

These pictures are before I've treated and oiled the board (I'm still waiting on a maintenance kit). I didn't feel the need to take pictures with a measuring tape because the dimensions are exactly as specified (24" x 18" x 1.5"). This thing is pretty close to dominating a quarter of my island. I had to take a couple steps backward just to get the whole thing in frame. It can stand quite easily on its side! That's a first for me with a cutting board.I gave 4 stars overall because there are some imperfections in the top surface. That's to be expected, but if you look at my last picture of the underside, the pattern there actually looks better than the top. I feel like that's a silly mistake on whoever ran this through the "juice canal" phase of manufacturing. Of course it can reverse, but I will probably want the canal by default.There are two wood rows in the block that have a lighter shade to them. I think this is normal from other pictures I've seen. I guess it indicates the block orientation (maybe this is important if you've been cutting garlic on one side and want to avoid cutting another ingredient in that area after moving the block). That's me stretching for an explanation. I would have been perfectly fine with a more consistent wood tone. Definitely not a deal-breaker for me, and I have a suspicion that oil will give it a better overall luster.I'm usually really good at estimating the look and feel of something from knowing the dimensions and seeing pictures. I knew I was getting something substantial, but just be sure you really measure out and see how this fits on your counter space.Fortunately, I have a large and deep sink without a divider, so it can be rinsed with my extension faucet, but it still doesn't exactly fit *all* the way in there without propping it up on one side (not that you should be soaking this thing anyway, but don't expect to be rinsing this thing horizontally without getting water all over your counter and floor.In retrospect, this may have been a bit of an extravagant purchase for a single guy living in a small condo. I don't regret the purchase, but I think I could have easily gotten away with a board half this size -- especially since I'll probably want a separate, smaller board dedicated to raw meat.Even if this thing takes up a lot of space, it fits two of my half-sheet baking racks, and you could easily use it as a base for cooling and resting other foods. It would make a great charcuterie board for a party. I imagine serving a variety of foods on it like pizza or other breaded foods. I will avoid placing food with lots of liquids that can spill or seep into the board. It might be a good idea to lay down some parchment paper or some other boundary depending on the food and whether you want it contacting your cutting surface.One bonus (for me) is it's thick enough to notice a height-difference. I'm 6'2", and I already think counter height is too short. Cutting slightly higher actually goes a long way ergonomically for me. It's hard to quantify the value of that, but I think I'll be benefiting from that long-term. I've already made use of it as a base for grinding in my molcajete (mortar and pestle).I'm looking forward to cooking different cuisines from all around the world, so I hope to grow into it.Overall, this product is not perfect, but it is definitely high-quality. I purchased it based on a very thorough review on "America's Test Kitchen". So chef's love this thing, but you might want to ask yourself how much you want to do the proper maintenance work a chef would also be doing. If you're looking at spending this kind of money on a cutting board, I'm going to hope you understand that part.The bigger question for a home user is whether or not you can justify the size of this product -- even if it is high quality.

Lovely, Solid, reversible, perfect size, fits the counter.Now I get to throw away my trashy cutting boards -Knife not included - LOL

We did a lot of research when shopping for a good cutting board. We had all of our concerns in mind- size, weight, color, type of wood, spill guard, raised and price. Without spending three times as much for something that isn’t “forever” this was it. This wasn’t our first and won’t be our last cutting board. But for what we needed and where we are in our life right now, it’s perfect. It sits out on our countertop 24/7 and is the everyday board. We added pegs to raise it off the counter, as it sits by the sink. No splinters at all, it’s smooth and we take care of it by washing it and oiling it with food grade wood oil. It looks beautiful afterwards. This is it after a few days of the oil on there, not washed, it’s only been used to slice some bread.

This butcher's block is beautiful and so handy!!! For years I've used thin, flexible plastic cutting boards for the ease of clean-up and the ability to pick up the cutting board in its entirety and transfer its contents to the cooking pot. I knew that this would be a departure, but wanted a large butcher's block capable of holding a large turkey for carving or of providing space for large cutting jobs - a whole "garden full" of vegetables for a minestrone, or 5 to 6 onions for a vat of pinto beans...This block delivers!! We get compliments on it all the time! It very quickly became a fixture in the kitchen. I did not purchase with the intent of transporting ingredients to a pot or of carrying as a cheese tray - in my opinion, this would be too large and heavy for those types of jobs. If your hope is to buy a fixture that will stay put, then this is a gorgeous option. It leaves ample room for large cutting jobs, and the one side with the channels would minimize the mess of carving a juicy bird. It's also ideal to use a wooden cutting surface to improve the longevity of the sharp blade of your kitchen knives. I am an intensive home cook, and this board gets heavy use, and has stood up well to this use for nearly a year, and surely many more to come.When I purchased this board, I immediately checked for warping - it had none. I gave it several coats of a non-food based oil (that won't go rancid...I have liked the Snow River wood oil, 8 oz, also purchased on Amazon) over the course of several days, giving time for the oil - applied liberally then spread to a thin and even layer with a cloth dedicated for this purpose - to absorb. About once a month, I apply a fresh coat of the oil to the surface of this butcher's block to renew the depth of color and protect the wood.Early on the board developed a SLIGHT warp, only enough so that I noticed a bit of rocking on one diagonal, but this was quickly remedied with a small bit of the sticky waffle-like material used to hold area rugs in their position under one corner. Voila! Problem solved. With a board this large I am sure that it would be nearly impossible to avoid all warping. It is nice and thick and heavy, so that this warping I've seen has been MINIMAL and only noticed when using the entire surface for a cutting job, and, as I said, is eliminated with a VERY thin strip of the rubbery material described above.I make it a rule to never cut raw meat directly on this board, just using a plastic, flexible cutting board atop this board to contain the mess and reduce the risk of cross-contamination. I'm sure you could do this safely on this butcher's block if you keep up with cleaning it, but with my lackluster cleaning tendencies, I worry I might risk cross-contamination. I do cut up fruits and veggies all the time directly on the surface of this board. Everything I have read suggests that an occasional, liberal sprinkling of kosher salt and scrubbing with a cut lemon is good to sanitize the board. I use a kitchen scraper to lift debris or peelings from the surface, and it's good as new! Please know that I am firmly in the "rub some dirt on it" camp, and am not overly concerned with germs. As long as I keep raw meat directly from the surface, I am happy with an occasional wipe-down and the salt and lemon scrub to keep this board clean!LOVE THIS BOARD.Have included a picture with an 8-inch chef's knife and a grapefruit that just fits in the palm of my hand to give an idea of size.

I’m an intermediate/advanced amateur cook and have been cooking since a small boy—I’m 62. I am well versed and experienced at all types of cooking, curing meats, pickling, baking artisanal breads, sous vide, pressure cooking and canning, butchering, smoking, grilling, dry aging, etc. I have $thousands in kitchen equipment and an investor in 3 local pub/restaurants. I’m a retired aerospace engineer/rocket scientist an Air Force Space Operations Officer. I’m also an amateur woodworker and can make boards, though it is some work to do it correctly. I’ve said all that to say I’m very familiar with quality equipment including kitchen equipment e.g. even cutting boards of which I have several in wood and plastic. I recently bought a house w/ a much larger kitchen and lots of counter space. The tops are granite tile so flour, etc. gets in the grout making it harder to clean. I plan to replace the large island top with a smooth solid surface but I decided to purchase a large cutting board for now (which I’ll use later as well). This will allow me to cut veggies, cooked meat, etc. but also to work dough. I’m well aware of John Boos boards and their quality…and price! I was ready to purchase a Boos board until I saw this board review on ATK as their winner. I have a great respect for their opinions and testings. I purchased the 18” x 24” x 1.5” board flat on one side and with a juice channel on the other. It arrived today. What a beautiful board. I showed my wife who does not share my appreciation for quality kitchen equipment and her response was “ That’s pretty!” More importantly, the board is very well constructed. It is perfectly flat and fairly well oiled. I did oil it as recommended, though it only took 3 coats and not very heavy—less that the 4-5 in the instructions say it might take. Mine has no cracks whatsoever. I do have two very small dents on the smooth face but it was very well packaged. I can only assume it was accidentally damaged before packaging. I could have returned it but decided not to do so as I’m sure there will be many other battle scars before I’m done with it—when I die! This is the best board I own. It is large, which is just what I wanted—a board with real estate so I have room to work. It is heavy and stays in place. I can see why ATK gave this their top rating. I am VERY pleased!

Great board and lightweight for easy use and cleaning. I ordered this board after seeing the ratings from America's Test Kitchen.I am disappointed in the amount of wear on the board. The photo shows all of the cut marks after one month of use.

Lest start with the packaging, it was not well packaged. The board was wrapped in thin plastic and in a box that was much larger than the board so it was bumping around in the box with no protection the entire trip. One of the corner is chipped because of this. The board itself is looks very nice, thick at 1.5 inches which I love, and sturdy but not too heavy. Out of the box the board was very smooth but, as many other people have reported, after wiping it down with soapy water on a wash cloth it became rough. Not as bad as others I have seen but enough to see small splinters all over the paper towel I used to dry it off. I wiped it down multiple times and the splinter were no more but it is still rough enough that I know it needs sanded before I will be able to use the board. As others have also said it also needs to be oiled/waxed before use, it looks as if they may have put a little oil on before shipping but just enough to keep it from splitting during the trip. As of right now I do not think I would recommend this board. Having to oil/wax before use is not something that I should have to do unless stated on the product page but is easy enough and just a part of board maintenance so acceptable. I should not have to finish the wood working process by sanding it down and I find this unacceptable.

Beautiful worth every penny. I have yet to use it may update after using it for 6 months

I have no idea how well this board would perform. I never used it once. I was about to oil it up and i noticed multiple defects and cracks in the board. See the pics. Some of them are fine splits in the wood that would clearly fill with water over time and cause the entire board to split -- as many other users have had occur to them.Needless to say, inspect your board. Return it ASAP if its bad news.Update: Teakhaus replaced the board with an even bigger one. I am pleased with their customer service. As a result I have updated this review to 4 stars. Still, just be careful and inspect your board. They will likely replace it for you if there are any issues!

I needed to replace my cutting board. America’s Test Kitchen and Food & Wine both recommended this on as their favorite board. The board is smooth and has no discernible rough spots. It’s very thick and heavy and doesn’t slip on my countertop while in use. It’s extra large in size to handle a lot of prep work. The juice groove can handle any liquid from chopping. The board also has engraved grooves to ease lifting to move or clean the board. For the quality & appearance of the board, I feel the price was fair.