A good cutting board?

[Msmith]

The wooden one tends to split over time.

The plastic (or whatever the material) gets moldy.

The glass one dulls the knife.

Calling all the men in the kitchen for suggestion.

[Grim]

We just use the cheap mats until they're useless. They're cheap enough to replace.

[Msmith]

Originally Posted by Grim

We just use the cheap mats until they're useless. They're cheap enough to replace.

I am concern about cutting the plastic board could take some of tiny bits of plastic onto the food.

[58-4ever]

My cutting board is knowledge is usually unleashed with a good pic of boobs... so please share.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Msmith

The wooden one tends to split over time.

The plastic (or whatever the material) gets moldy.

The glass one dulls the knife.

Calling all the men in the kitchen for suggestion.

If it is splitting you are not taking care of it properly.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Originally Posted by penguinz

If it is splitting you are not taking care of it properly.

This.


Bamboo is the way to go, my friend.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

This.


Bamboo is the way to go, my friend.

Nope.

Bamboo is far too small and they have to use too much glue/epoxy to hold it together, which is brutal on your knives.

Large square end grain boards are a good choice, as are the Epicurean recycle boards.

These are some of the best cutting boards you will ever find:

Boardsmith
http://theboardsmith.com/



Epicurean
http://www.epicureancs.com/cutting-boards.php



If I were going to spend money on a new cutting board, the Boardsmith would be at the top of my list.

[Easy 6]

A decent, pull through, knife sharpener is worth much more than a fancy cutting board.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

A decent, pull through, knife sharpener is worth much more than a fancy cutting board.

You've obviously not used a good board. Both has their spot, but a good board makes work better.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

A decent, pull through, knife sharpener is worth much more than a fancy cutting board.

Oh sweet baby jesus...

No.

Just no.

If you want to sharpen your knives with superior grade stones and don't feel comfortable with the block water stones, I highly recommend the Edge Pro system.



I've got one myself, use the Shapton Glass stones and I can open my knife bag right now and literally shave with just about every single one of my knives. A couple of swipes on a ceramic rod and they are lasers, even after heavy use.

[Meatloaf]

Originally Posted by penguinz

If it is splitting you are not taking care of it properly.

This.

You've got to "oil" wooden boards from time to time to keep them from splitting. If you do, they'll last forever.

My recommendation is to order a wooden board from Boardsmith. Awesome quality! Highly recommended!!!

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Meatloaf

This.

You've got to "oil" wooden boards from time to time to keep them from splitting. If you do, they'll last forever.

My recommendation is to order a wooden board from Boardsmith. Awesome quality! Highly recommended!!!

I would also go with end grain to preserve the edge on your knives longer.

[Meatloaf]

Originally Posted by penguinz

I would also go with end grain to preserve the edge on your knives longer.

Yup, agree with this too. Penguinz, you seem to know your cutting boards!!!

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin

This.


Bamboo is the way to go, my friend.

Originally Posted by penguinz

I would also go with end grain to preserve the edge on your knives longer.

I have nothing to add to these, though some people think Bamboo is dangerous due to bacterial properties. I don't buy it (enough studies have shown that the bacteria settles into the middle where they are inert and then die).

If you can find a good hardwood end-grain board, go that route. Alternatively, with a few hours of spare time and a decent lumber store nearby, you can make one fairly easily with just a few cuts and some bar clamps.

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/vide...cutting-board/

It's a fun project if you're just looking for a reason to make something.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I have nothing to add to these, though some people think Bamboo is dangerous due to bacterial properties. I don't buy it (enough studies have shown that the bacteria settles into the middle where they are inert and then die).

If you can find a good hardwood end-grain board, go that route. Alternatively, with a few hours of spare time and a decent lumber store nearby, you can make one fairly easily with just a few cuts and some bar clamps.

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/vide...cutting-board/

It's a fun project if you're just looking for a reason to make something.

Just make sure it isn't treated lumber!