News — best cutting board for keeping knives sharp

If you want the best end grain chopping board for keeping knives sharp, you need a board that is at least 45x35cm, around 2kg in weight, and made from a forgiving wood like acacia or bamboo that lets the knife edge sink between the fibres instead of crashing against them. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) is the closest match to a traditional end grain board and is the most protective option for knife edges over 5 to 10 years of regular home cooking. End grain vs other chopping boards: what actually keeps knives...