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If you want to keep your knives sharper for longer, wooden cutting boards do dull knives less than glass, ceramic or stone. In practical terms, switching from a hard glass board to a quality wooden board can cut your sharpening frequency by around 30 to 50 percent, especially if you cook most days of the week. Why wooden cutting boards are kinder to knife edges The reason wooden cutting boards dull knives less comes down to hardness and how the surface reacts to the blade. Glass and stone are far harder than steel, so every cut is like tapping your...

If you are wondering whether bamboo cutting boards are safe for knives, the short answer is yes: high quality Moso bamboo boards with a smooth, end-sealed surface are safe for kitchen knives when used correctly, and typically keep a home cook’s edge sharp for 5 to 10 years of regular use. The key is choosing the right type of bamboo, the right size, and looking after both board and blade. Are bamboo cutting boards actually safe for knives? Bamboo has a reputation for being harder than many traditional timbers, which leads some people to worry it might dull blades quickly....

If you want to keep a sharp kitchen knife edge for 6 to 12 months between professional sharpenings, the single biggest factor is your chopping board. Hard glass or stone boards can dull a quality knife in as little as 2 or 3 uses, while a well chosen wooden or bamboo board can protect that same edge for years. Why do some chopping boards ruin knives so quickly? In simple terms, some chopping boards are too hard or too rough for the fine metal edge on your knives. Every time you cut, the blade meets resistance. If that surface is...

If you want the best chopping board for sharp knives in the UK, a medium to large end-grain or edge-grain wooden board is ideal, and for most home cooks a 45x35cm board in bamboo or acacia hits the sweet spot between blade protection and worktop space. In the Deer & Oak range, the Large Acacia Board (45x35cm, 2.1kg) and the Large Bamboo Board (45x35cm, 1.8kg) are the top choices for keeping knives sharper for longer while still being practical for everyday use. What makes a chopping board safe for sharp knives? Sharp knives need a board that is firm enough...