Teakhaus Butcher Block Cutting Board - Large Wooden Cutting Board - Holiday Gift Ideas for Men and Women - Gift-Ready End Grain Wood, Knife Friendly - FSC Certified

So this is the most amazing cutting board ever. But it cracked. So now it’s the two most amazing cutting boards ever, and I’ve learned my lesson. When I bought this, I was terrifically excited. Gorgeous egg grain teak, nicely finished, great durability. I used mineral oil fairly religiously, kept in a spray bottle under the sink, same as I use for soapstone counters, just more frequent. Kept it on my countertop all the time because it was so dang massive I didn’t know where else to put it. And that is the beginning of the drama, and of me learning a thing or two. Every few days, maybe once a week, I would find it had begun to warp, raising up in the middle. “Aha!” I would say to myself, “it’s drying out, I need to oil it more!” and so I would, and it would always thirstily soak up whatever I put on it. The drying cycle was much worse in the winter when the air is very dry here in New England — dry noses, skin, etc. my wife made fun of me for the amount of effort I put in, but I loved this cutting board for everything - meat cleaver, onions, herbs, chopping vegetables, it is a real gorgeous centerpiece and hugely functional if you have the counter space. Imagine my dismay when after 2 years, I got lazy and didn’t oil it for a few weeks and... one night I hear a tremendous CRACKing noise, come downstairs, and after searching for an hour finally find the cutting board has cracked. “Crapola!” I say to myself, “after all that effort!” So finally, I do my research. First I cut the thing into two pieces (luckily the crack was parallel to the short side). It wasn’t that I was oiling it too little, it’s that when I wiped it down I was letting it sit in a small amount of water. No wiping the counter afterwards would ever be enough. Any amount of water trapped underneath would leach in, and when it evaporated would cause the bowing. Enough bowing and it would naturally crack. Simple physics. So now I have two smaller boards which make for a lovely cheese serving tray and a gift for my son in law, and I’ve bought a new one. They don’t bow nearly as much, because I found the secret. Keep it on top of a folded kitchen towel, and pick it up to dry out once every few days! Oil it once every week or two. It drinks up so much less oil now that I keep it on a towel. You can’t beat understanding the physics. And if you doing understand the physics, they will beat you every time. It’s not the cutting board’s fault if it cracks, you (& I) are just not maintaining it right. If you want a cutting board to to be maintenance free & impervious, buy something made of petrochemicals or glass. This is wood. Treat it right, I’m confident it will last a lifetime. It broke and I still love it.

Exactly as pictured, this is a high quality butcher block with a gorgeous block pattern. This item is really great for more serious chefs that cook frequently, want something that's going to be easier on their chef's knife, and healthier than plastic. (Nobody wants microplastic in their food.) I haven't had any issues with this cutting board even after a year of ownership. To keep this board from drying out, make sure to apply food-grade mineral oil on occasion. In my opinion, this is a very good price for the size and thickness.

This is a thing of beauty! Purchased for my son. The quality and aesthetics are incredible. Working with vendor was a breeze in spite of my ordering the incorrect board originally. Would highly recommend product and vendor

Purchased Dec 2017. Review from Feb 2020. When I first received the board, I took about 24 hours to oil it deeply. Edge to edge and on the sides, I allowed it to soak up a solid 6 applications (it was appx. 1/3 of a 32oz bottle of oil). After a buffing it beaded beautifully. This board sees daily use in my kitchen. Plenty of knife work and plenty of liquids. I didn’t expect to be sitting here writing this review when I purchased it, as the price is wildly lower than same-size end grain competition. I figured it would split or warp by now. Alas here we are. Chiefly, this board has remained absolutely flat. I attribute that to our dry climate and my fastidious cleaning procedures. I wash it at least 3x a week with warm water, copious dish soap, and a Dobie pad. Key to the procedure, I always towel dry it out of the sink and lay it flat to finish drying on a large tea towel, flipping it once the top is dry. I then follow up later that day (once completely dry) with the oil, which I allow an hour or two to soak in. Then I wipe off the excess and buff to that lovely matte finish with a towel. It is also is a rather fast board in my opinion, despite teac’s lower-than-most janka (hardness) rating. My knives are sharp and honed, and you can rock and chop all day on this thing. Oil is absorbed well and quickly, some blocks taking more than others. Score marks are shallow and relatively unnoticeable to your hand passing over them, even after 2 years. I imagine it’ll need a light high grit sanding sometime in the next 1-2 years, but that’s fine by me. In conclusion, this is a large board that’s great value for the money asked. Treat it with more respect than you should.

This board is very attractive and looks significantly more expensive than it's price

This butcher is of great quality, but this is not actually shipped by teakhaus. We tried twice to get one, but both times they arrived with NO packaging or protection. Unsurprisingly, they were warped and wobbled on a flat surface. I have returned both of them and will have to order directly from the teakhaus website.

Beautiful color and build of a cutting board. Really enjoy using it and a huge upgrade from our old plastic cutting board, and great to avoid microplastics we have all been reading about. Seems like it will have a long lifespan as long as I take care of it. I applied some oil upon receiving it because it seemed a little dry already and it cleaned right up. It feels great to cut on and doesn't move at all due to its size and heft. The only major thing that irked me for a board of this price was the fine details of the craftsmanship. The board was not made square at the factory and as the marketing materials show in their photographs. The surrounding edge of my board slopes about half an inch which is a bit of a bummer.

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I hesitated on buying this because of its size (cumbersome to maneuver while cleaning), yet that's also exactly what I was looking for from it - the broad coverage and beautiful piece. It works perfectly, and I oil and wax it regularly to maintain the stunning colours and its hydration (to avoid any cracking and warping). I would say that if you invest in a piece like this, be prepared to care for it regularly - it deserves that and you'll be rewarded for it if so. I read several reviews here to get a sense of what people thought of the board, its composition, and the care, and knew that I was in for a commitment with looking after it but I haven't had a single regret. It's lovely, does its job, and is a beautiful decor piece in the kitchen. I have a process now where I wash it, towel dry it, apply some oil, then wax once absorbed, and flip to do the reverse side and edges. Again, it's a little work but it's worthwhile if you like nice things.

Il tagliere è sicuramente bello e massiccio. Purtroppo il primo è arrivato spaccato in due a causa di un imballaggio assolutamente inadeguato per il peso dell'oggetto. Ho voluto rischiare e l'ho fatto sostituire: il secondo è arrivato in tempi brevissimi nonostante il periodo natalizio ma l'imballaggio era identico alla prima volta anche avendo segnalato il problema. Quindi sono stato fortunato. Difetto: il tagliere è leggermente bombato al centro quindi su un piano da cucina perfettamente piatto tende a ruotare il che è abbastanza scomodo. Lo tengo così per non tentare la sorte ancora ma non so se lo ricomprerei.

Wonderful board. But there's a smell I assume it's the smell of teak wood!?

The board has warped and cracked regardless of all the oiling / care as per instructions