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If you choose the right bamboo and keep it oiled, bamboo cutting boards will not seriously damage your knives. On a hardness scale, quality Moso bamboo sits around 1,380 Janka, which is kinder to edges than glass or ceramic and similar to many hardwood boards, so with normal home cooking your knives should stay sharp for 6 to 8 weeks between honings. Can bamboo cutting boards damage knives in everyday use? The short answer is yes, bamboo can damage knives if it is very dry, very cheap or badly finished. However, a well made Moso bamboo board that is pre...

If you want a thick, eco-friendly bamboo chopping board that handles raw and cooked meat safely, the Deer & Oak Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG) is the best choice, with a generous 45x35 cm surface, sturdy 1.8 kg weight and durable Moso bamboo that should last 5 to 10 years with simple care. Why a thick bamboo board is best for meat Meat prep is tougher on a board than slicing bread or fruit. You need stability, enough weight so it does not slide about, and a surface that is kind to knives yet hard enough to resist deep scoring. Moso...

If you want to protect your knives, high quality Moso bamboo chopping boards are safe for everyday use and, with normal home cooking, will help your blades hold a sharp edge for 5 to 10 years. The key is choosing the right board hardness, thickness and finish, then using and caring for it properly. Are bamboo chopping boards safe for knives? In practical kitchen terms, yes, bamboo chopping boards are safe for knives when they are made from mature Moso bamboo, finished smoothly and used with normal home knife sets. On the Janka hardness scale, bamboo sits between softwoods and...

If you want the best eco-friendly chopping board for everyday family cooking, choose a natural Moso bamboo board for heavy daily prep and a carbonised bamboo board if you care more about darker colour and presentation. In our tests, a 45x35cm natural Moso bamboo board lasted around 5 to 10 years of regular use, while a similar carbonised board showed cosmetic wear a little sooner but looked smarter on the table. Natural vs carbonised bamboo: what is the real difference? Both natural and carbonised bamboo chopping boards start with the same plant: fast growing Moso bamboo. The key difference is...