Traditional Cutting Board (M) 106

It’s absolutely beautiful! The craftsmanship is unmatched. We are going to make delicious meals together 👏.

Excellent quality and BEAUTIFUL!!! It is a dream to chop on and while its definitely substantial, it is not difficult to maneuver. Their customer service is the absolute best! I will purchase from them again

It’s everything you said, the quality, looks and quality are amazing!

We honestly enjoy sturdiness and the overall quality of the wood block. However, one thing that was a concern right off the bat and continues to be a concern is that the paint/stain that comes off the cutting board whenever there is a small amount of moisture. We have a white countertop and it stains it each time we use it. The screenshot above is take AFTER cleaning with 409. We really gave the cutting board a long try as we’ll figured the product may just require some mileage for the paint to fully come off and now about a couple months in, we are still getting a significant amount of stain on our countertop. And now we are actually starting to worry about those substance getting into our food.

It's a massive cutting board. It looks great, but the one I received wasn't polished. So it had a ton of tiny wooden fibers sticking out of it. For an expensive cutting board, I'd expect it to not be that bad. I tried manually sanding it down with 220 and 400 grit sandpaper, but even then I still see a few things here and there.Also, it's so massive that it's a bit hard to even clean.

The first cutting board we received had cracks in the wood that you could fit a piece (slice) of paper in to, in two places. We returned that cutting board. I'm not sure if it's been credited to me yet. The second cutting board looked better, but after close inspection it had knife marks, food stuck to the cutting surface and food packed into the hand holes at the end. We've decided to keep the second one because it's such a hassle returning, and especially not knowing if the first one got credited to us. It's a great looking cutting board and great reviews, but disappointed in the shipper.I seasoned the board last night and the cut marks really stand out now.

Great size and looks great on my counter. It reminds me of the chopping board I grew up with! Not sure if I am doing something wrong but have not had great luck with these wooden cutting boards. After 6 months, it is already starting to crack. I was really hoping this one would last and would truly be the last cutting board I buy. Still works but expected more for a relatively expensive board.

I own 3 of these boards in various sizes. Large and Small sizes have developed splits after less than 6 months. All have been oiled monthly and cared for well. Nice boards but heavy. Expect wood repair.

Beautiful Teak Cutting Board until I washed it. The sanding was not completed. Wood particles were coming off on the sponge, in the sink, etc. When dried, you could really see the wood fibers all over and some minor cracks, you could put your fingernail into; most concerning along the seams. I reached out to the seller but never seemed to hook up. They did try & I really like this board, so decided to follow “Musicman’s” review (May 2020). I sanded the entire board with very fine grit, washed it again & sealed w/ Boos Lock board cream. The board is stunning! Looks just like Musicman’s. Hope the cracks remain stable. Maybe this is to be expected. Never had a cutting board of this quality. Stunning!

First board arrived with a dent on the edge and a hole in the actual board itself. Second one again had a dent in the edge but I’ll just live with it.Seems like very poor investment in packaging for what is supposed to be a high end product.

Heavy, seems to be well made (but haven’t used it at all yet, so not reliable information)I washed it with soap and water, dried it, and then applied mineral oil. When I wiped the oil in with a paper towel, stain residue from the board was left on the paper towel. Not an enormous concern, I hope, but should be aware.

Board overall seems as described. Havent yet used... waiting for mineral oil to arrive to treat before using.Issue....Rcd with one side showing several indents..see pic.... as if maybe dropped or banged against something(s) hard. ? Appearing that since the locations of each dent is in diff locations... it hit something more than once. ?The board was separately packaged in a fitted cardboard ctn with plastic wrap on both sides ..all neatly taped up.. then placed in another cardboard ctn for shipping. .... while the exterior ctn had some handling dings... the inner ctn had none at all. Thereby....being on one side was a tiny dot like sticker saying the quality inspection "Passed QC" ... suggesting that maybe once it passed ...it may have been moved on to another individual for packaging...and that's maybe where the damages occurred. ??Opposite side is fine. Noting additionally along a couple seams the planing isnt as true to the rest. aka not as smooth... can feel a uneven ridge.A day later... discovered not exchangeable only refundable.... being it was fulfilled by Amazon... and being that it wasnt currently in stock at Amazon... thus through cust serv.... sending it back for refund... but then discovered it was available and reordered it through orig vendor.. which being in stock they immediately shipped to be recd by this Sunday. Hopefully in good shape.... :-)

I wanted this due to it being teak wood and knew the dimensions but needless to say it is BIG and heavy but love it. In the picture below I have it resting against my 4 ft table.

Love my cutting board. Extremely heavy, not for taking off and on your counter unless you have huge muscles. Easing cleaning with soap and water but not slip resistant on granite counters. Does need oiling when wood becomes dull but not a big deal easy to do.

I ended up having to purchase this board two times. The first one was unfortunately packed with a single 3' sheet of packing paper in the box with this 15+ pound slab of wood and arrived with multiple dents on one side that were severe enough that the board wouldn't lay flat with that side down. Fortunately the return/replacement process was fairly painless and the second board arrived unscathed.Shipping issues aside, this is a wonderful work surface for cutting tasks. It's heavy and flat enough that typical activity won't have it sliding around on the counter and after years of using smaller plastic cutting boards, it was positively luxurious to have such a large work area.The board arrived a bit dry, but a quick wash and pass with some mineral oil brought out the color and natural luster of the teak (as well as the natural warm spicy smell of the wood). Mine has a lot of variation between the individual pieces with some knots and dramatic streaks making up the finished board and is overall quite appealing to look at.Cleaning and care are simple, usually just requiring soap and warm water, but I admit that I don't cut meats on this board. The size does make it a tight fit in most sinks, but that should be the only hurdle.Highly recommended if you have the space for it.

I can't remember how much time I spent researching cutting boards before I settled on this one, although it is safe to say, it was too much time....I should have stopped looking when I first came upon the Proteak board...but I kept looking, and learning, and always ended up coming back to this board.To add to my confusion, there is the long running debate between end grain and edge grain boards, not to mention the wood type war that rages among cutting board effecinatos. To say that it can get confusing is an understatement.Needless to say, when I came upon the Proteak cutting board, I was impressed. I was impressed with the size, the quality, the appearance, and the price. Yep. The price is quite impressive, but if you want a cutting board that will instantly become your favorite board, it is worth the cost....and believe me when I tell you that there are many similar cutting boards out there that cost quite a bit more than this one.First, let me explain the differences between End Grain and Edge Grain...Edge grain (long strips of wood, laying side by side to create your cutting board surface) absorbs less and takes less wood to make a board so they are often more cost effective.End grain (smaller blocks of wood, with the age rings showing, placed side by side to create a cutting board surface that consists of many different squares. Butcher Block boards are made from end grain wood. End grain is considered, by some, to be the least abrasive cutting surface for your knife edge and has been described as "self healing", which means that the small cuts on the surface of the board may close back up to some degree. This happens primarily because end grain wood is more moisture absorbent. Personally, I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I guess it is a matter of personal preference. I chose the Edge Grain because I didn't like the idea of all the bacteria that can quickly grow in an end grain board.The wood type debate is one I won't get in to. While many people prefer hardwood cutting board, such as Oak, Maple, Teak, even Walnut and and Cherry, there are others who prefer soft wood, such as Fir, Hinoki Cypress and Pine woods. Again, I think it is a matter of personal preference.I chose a hardwood once again because of the possible bacteria build up factor of soft wood. Teak is considered to be an excellent hardwood for cutting boards, and, face it, the teak used to make this board is just plain gorgeous.Then there are the various cutting board styles. Cutting boards with feet are not intended to be used on both sides so you end up with half the cutting surface. If you do you switch the feet you can end up with holes in the board that absorb bacteria.Don't forget to pay attention to thickness no matter who you buy a board from. I didn't want a board thinner than 1.5" and would not want a board over 3" simply because of it's weight...but that's me...Which is what brought me to this 1.5" thick, 20" x 15" edge cut, Proteak cutting board. I am an old woman, and I have had more than my share of cutting boards since I first started cooking way back in 1970. I currently have a monster of an end cut butcher block cutting board sitting dormant on my cook book shelf. It weighs a ton, has no handles and is only usable on one side because some genius thought it was better to put feet on the thing than to notch out handles along the edge to make it easier to lift. And...I have been treating that board with various wood oil products for nearly ten years now, and it still sucks up oil like a sponge. If it sucks up oil, one can only imagine what it would do with the liquids from fish or meat. No thanks.My new Proteak has satiny smooth, usable surface on both sides, and handy notched out handles that make it easy for my arthritic old hands to lift and move from place to place. How nice is that? But, the main thing I love about this board is it's size. Don't wast your money on anything smaller than a 15" x 20" board if you intend to do any serious chopping. The larger cutting surface is just so nice...And then there is it's appearance. It is lovely! So lovely, in fact, that it has become a regular at our dinner table. I know that over time, my cutting board will develop it's fair share of battle scars. That's what cutting boards are for, but I am confident that those scars will only add to it's character and make me love it even more than I already do. And, keep in mind that both sides of this board are usable. I have been doing the majority of my chopping on one side, and keeping a "pretty" side for serving and storage. My board stands along the wall on my kitchen counter, close by the stove for easy access, but out of the way when not in use. And it looks lovely standing there!All wooden cutting boards require proper care and feeding, and I purchased products that are reportedly among the best to help care for the wood and protect its surface, and with a little bit of love and effort, I am confident...

I’m a little concerned that when I wipe down my cutting board, The color of the wood ends up on my rag

Heavy, seems to be well made (but haven’t used it at all yet, so not reliable information)I washed it with soap and water, dried it, and then applied mineral oil. When I wiped the oil in with a paper towel, stain residue from the board was left on the paper towel. Not an enormous concern, I hope, but should be aware.

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