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Carbonised bamboo chopping boards look gorgeous on the worktop and feel fantastic under the knife, but they do need a little care to stay that way. The good news? Once you know how to oil your carbonised bamboo chopping board properly, it takes minutes and makes a huge difference to how long it lasts. In this guide we will walk through exactly what to use, how often to oil and the step by step method we recommend at Deer & Oak for keeping your board in top condition. Why carbonised bamboo needs oiling Carbonised bamboo is bamboo that has been...

If you have a bamboo chopping board you already know it earns its keep. It is kinder to your knives than glass, smarter on the worktop than plastic and far nicer to serve on than a plate dragged from the back of the cupboard. The trick is keeping it that way. Look after bamboo properly and it will stay smooth, hygienic and good looking for years. Why bamboo needs different care to plastic Bamboo is a natural material, a grass with long fibres that are pressed together to form a board. Those fibres like a little moisture and a little...

If you have invested in a good knife, the chopping board you use it on matters just as much as how you sharpen it. Pick the wrong surface and you will be grinding that edge away every time you cook. Pick the right one and your knives will stay sharper for longer, feel better in the hand and be safer to use. Let us walk through how to choose chopping boards that won't dull your knives quickly, and what to look for if you want something beautiful on the worktop as well as kind to your blades. Why chopping boards...

If you care about your knives, you should care just as much about what you are cutting on. A good chopping board is not just a pretty bit of kitchen kit. It is the thing that decides whether your knives stay sharp and satisfying to use, or end up dull and ragged long before their time. So when it comes to the best chopping boards for knife care: bamboo, carbonised or acacia, which should you choose? Let’s break it down in plain English, with a few practical tips you can use straight away. What actually makes a board knife friendly?...