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If you care about keeping your knives sharp for 5 to 10 years, a wood cutting board is usually kinder to your blades than plastic, because wood fibres flex slightly with each cut while many plastic boards are harder and create deeper grooves. For most home cooks who use a chef's knife daily, a 38x28cm or 45x35cm wooden board will help maintain edge sharpness noticeably longer than a similar sized plastic board. Plastic vs wood cutting board for knives: the short answer So what is the best cutting board for knives: plastic or wood? For knife longevity and everyday cooking,...

If you want to protect your knives, a medium hardness wooden board is best, and in our tests at Deer & Oak a pre oiled Moso bamboo board between 38x28cm and 45x35cm gives the best balance of edge protection, durability and value, with acacia a close second and maple ideal only if you want a very traditional butcher’s feel. Bamboo vs acacia vs maple: quick answer for your knives For most home cooks using Western and Japanese style kitchen knives between 15 and 20 cm, we recommend a Moso bamboo cutting board such as the Large Bamboo Board 45x35cm as...

If you want a bamboo board that is kind to your knives and big enough for daily prep, the best bamboo cutting board for knives in the Deer & Oak range is the Large Bamboo Board (DNO-BCB-LG), made from eco-friendly Moso bamboo, measuring 45x35cm, weighing 1.8kg and designed to last around 5 to 10 years with proper care. Why Moso bamboo is better for your knives Moso bamboo sits in a sweet spot on the hardness scale. It is firm enough to resist deep cuts and warping, but not so hard that it blunts knife edges quickly. On typical kitchen...

If you want to keep a kitchen knife sharp for 6 to 12 months between professional sharpenings, a wood fibre board is one of the gentlest surfaces you can choose. Compared with glass or ceramic, wood fibre typically causes 30 to 50 percent less edge wear, so your blades stay keener for longer. How do wood fibre boards affect knife blades on a daily basis? Wood fibre boards are engineered from compressed wood pulp and resin, so they sit in a sweet spot between plastic and traditional timber. They are firm enough that your knife does not sink in and...