News — acacia wood vs bamboo

If you want a chopping board that lasts 5 to 10 years with daily use, resists deep knife grooves and still looks smart on your worktop, acacia hardwood is usually better than moso bamboo. In our tests at Deer & Oak, a 45x35cm acacia board picked up around 30 to 40 percent fewer deep cuts than an equivalent bamboo board, while remaining kinder to knife edges than glass or stone. Why acacia wood hardwood is better than bamboo for chopping boards Both acacia and moso bamboo are eco-friendly choices, but they behave quite differently in the kitchen. The short version:...