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Wooden vs plastic chopping boards for knives?

If you care about knife sharpness, a well made wooden chopping board usually protects your blades 20 to 30 percent longer than a typical hard plastic board, as long as you keep it clean and oiled. For most home kitchens that use quality knives, a wooden cutting board is the better long term choice, with plastic reserved for quick, high risk raw meat prep. Wooden vs plastic chopping boards for knives: the short answer So what is the best chopping board material for your knives? For daily prep with chef’s knives, santokus and paring knives, a medium or large wooden...

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