News — Deer & Oak kitchen board

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...

If you want the best large wooden chopping board in a 45x35cm size for everyday home cooking, the Deer & Oak Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg, acacia wood) is the standout choice for most kitchens, with the Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg, Moso bamboo) as the lighter, budget friendly alternative. Why 45x35cm is the sweet spot for a large wooden chopping board A 45x35cm board gives you a generous 1575cm² of working space without taking over your worktop. It is long enough to joint a whole chicken, slice a large sourdough loaf or pile up chopped veg, yet it still...