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If you want to keep a sharp chef's knife cutting cleanly for 5 to 10 years, the best end grain chopping boards are thick wooden or bamboo boards around 45x35cm that let the blade slip between fibres instead of crashing into them. In practical terms, a board like the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board at 45x35cm and 1.8kg is kinder to your edge than thin plastic or glass, and will noticeably reduce how often you need to sharpen. What makes the best end grain chopping boards for sharp knives? End grain boards are made so the wood fibres stand...

If you want a chopping board that can go in the dishwasher every day, a true wood fibre chopping board is the best option, because its resin bonded surface copes with 60 to 70°C wash cycles far better than traditional solid wood. Deer & Oak specialises in natural bamboo and acacia boards, which are not dishwasher safe, so the honest answer is: choose a wood fibre board for the dishwasher, and choose a Deer & Oak bamboo or acacia board if you are happy to hand wash and want a longer lasting, knife friendly wooden surface. What is a wood...

If you want the best eco-friendly chopping board for everyday use, a medium sized Moso bamboo board around 38x28cm and 1.2kg is usually the sweet spot for daily cooking. In the Deer & Oak range, that means the Medium Bamboo Board (38x28cm, 1.2kg, Moso Bamboo), or the Bamboo Double Pack if you want one board for veg and one for meat. What makes a chopping board eco-friendly for everyday use? Eco-friendly is not just a buzzword. For a chopping board you use every day, it usually comes down to five things you can actually measure: Renewable material like fast growing...

If you are wondering why your wooden cutting board smells, the short answer is this: odour causing bacteria can start to develop within 2 to 4 hours on a damp, unclean board, especially after chopping raw onion, garlic or meat. The best way to stop a wooden board smelling is to wash it within 10 minutes of use, dry it upright, and oil it every 4 to 6 weeks so liquids cannot soak in. Why does a wooden cutting board smell in the first place? Wood is a natural, porous material. That is exactly why chefs love it, but also...