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If you want an eco friendly chopping board that still feels solid under the knife, Moso bamboo is one of the most sustainable options available. A well made bamboo cutting board, like our 45x35cm Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board, can last 5 to 10 years with basic care, while using a grass that regrows in around 3 to 5 years instead of hardwood trees that can take 30 to 60 years. Is bamboo chopping board eco friendly in real life use? Yes, a bamboo chopping board can be genuinely eco friendly, but only if you look at three specific...

If you are searching for the best teak chopping boards for kitchen use, the key fact to know is this: a dense, mid weight hardwood board around 45x35cm and 1.8 to 2.1kg will usually protect your knives better and last 5 to 10 years with simple oiling, whether it is teak, acacia or bamboo. At Deer & Oak we don’t currently make teak boards, but our pre oiled acacia and bamboo chopping boards are designed to solve the same problems people look to teak for: durability, water resistance and a stable work surface. Why people look for the best teak...

If you cook at home at least 3 to 4 times a week and want a board that protects your knives and lasts 5 to 10 years, oak chopping boards usually aren’t the best choice for everyday kitchen prep. A close grained hardwood like acacia or a tough grass like bamboo will generally split less, absorb less water and be easier to look after than most oak cutting boards. Are oak chopping boards good for everyday kitchen use? On paper, oak sounds ideal. It is strong, traditional and used in furniture that lasts decades. In a busy kitchen though, the...

If you want the best thick wooden chopping boards for knives, look for boards that are at least 3 cm thick, around 45x35 cm in size, and made from forgiving woods like bamboo or acacia that keep knives sharper for 5 to 10 years of regular home use. What actually makes a chopping board the best for your knives? The best thick wooden chopping board for knives solves three problems at once: it protects your blades from chipping, it stays stable on the worktop, and it resists warping or cracking over time. In practical terms, that usually means: Thickness of...