News — maple butcher block

If you cook most days and want a butcher block that can realistically last 10 to 15 years with simple oiling every few weeks, hard maple is usually a better choice than acacia or bamboo for heavy chopping. Its fine, closed grain and medium hardness are kinder to knife edges and less likely to trap moisture, which is exactly what you want for a serious butcher block. Why maple is often the first choice for butcher blocks Professional kitchens have used hard maple for butcher blocks for more than 100 years, and that is not by accident. On the Janka...

If you want the best sustainable chopping board for everyday kitchen use, Moso bamboo usually wins for most homes, with a large 45x35cm board lasting 5 to 10 years when oiled monthly, while acacia suits heavier prep and maple is better kept for specialist butcher style blocks. Bamboo, acacia or maple: which is actually best for a sustainable kitchen board? When you strip away the marketing, three things decide which chopping board is best for a sustainable kitchen: how fast the material renews, how long the board lasts and how kind it is to your knives. Bamboo, acacia and maple...

If you want a cutting board that lasts 5 to 10 years in a busy UK kitchen and stays kind to your knives, the best all round material is sustainably sourced Moso bamboo, with acacia hardwood as a close second and maple best kept for heavier butcher style blocks. In practical terms, a 45x35cm Moso bamboo board around 1.8kg gives the best balance of durability, hygiene and everyday usability for most British homes. How to choose the best chopping board material for UK kitchens When you ask “what’s the best chopping board material for UK kitchens?” you’re really asking three...

If you want a chopping board that is kind to knives, lasts at least 5 to 10 years and stays hygienic with simple care, the best wood for most home kitchens is hard maple or quality Moso bamboo, with acacia close behind for those who prefer a richer grain and slightly softer feel. Bamboo vs acacia vs maple: which wood actually works best? When people ask about the best wood for a chopping board or kitchen cutting board, they usually care about five things: knife friendliness, durability, hygiene, eco credentials and how it looks on the worktop. Here is how...