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But then you're deepening the collapse of civilization. We should be rebuilding at that point, and cutting boards could be the very pivot point between a new renaissance and a new dark age.
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I generally go with plastic because it can go in the dishwasher. I've never had a problem with mold. I also go cheap so I can replace fairly regularly.
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06-15-2015, 03:45 PM | #20 |
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I have a large composite board. It's a high-end board and has never had any issues. Never molded, never warped, never caused a dull blade. It was the highest rated board about 10 years ago and shows very little wear. Toss in the dishwasher when it needs a good cleaning.
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Don't know what they cost, but it couldn't be more than $15 maybe. Held up just fine for the two years I've had it. |
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A good, well taken care of wooden board is like a cast iron pan. They'll last a long, long time and can be passed down. Long term, a good board will not only be better for your knives, but you'll spend less on them than you will cheap ones you end up replacing. |
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I made one nearing 30 years ago and it still is going strong. The trick is to use wood slats, side by side and the best wood glue you can find. Use oak and walnut. Use the best C clamps you can find and tighten it down as hard as you can. Clean exess glue. Let it stay clamped for at least 3 full days. Router the edges and then sand it. Apply mineral oil and let it sit another full day. Use for a lifetime.
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They get used, they get washed, and when they're all dicked up a few years later... I go buy a new one. I've got a plastic one but dont use it much, kinda prefer the wooden one. Its just a cheap surface to chop on so I dont ruin the laminate on my countertop, no big deal. |
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06-15-2015, 04:24 PM | #25 |
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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. |
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06-15-2015, 04:30 PM | #26 |
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A decent, pull through, knife sharpener is worth much more than a fancy cutting board.
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06-15-2015, 04:34 PM | #27 |
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06-15-2015, 04:37 PM | #28 |
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For all the people worrying about "food" left in the grooves, as long as you wash it with hot water, some detergent, and a good sponge, you NEVER have to worry about it. It's an unwarranted fear. Dishwasher safe.
I have the smallest one of these for little jobs like cutting cheese and the other below for cutting meat and large amounts of vegetables.
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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. |
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Julienne carrots. Thin sliced meats for tacos etc. Beef chunks for stew. Super thin sliced garlic. etc etc etc. Quote:
I dont need, nor will I ever need to buy something like that to have a razor sharp blade and cut everything just exactly like I want it. |
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