Totally Bamboo Butcher Block, Large

WOW… Its the only word I can utter right now…just WOW.

This is the best choping block I’ve ever owned. Notice I didn’t call this a board, as the brawny thickness of this product with the substantial feet(with rubber bottoms to prevent slipping) brings this up quite a few notches from mere ordinary cutting boards. This is a chopping block to end all chopping blocks. I can only compare this to butcherblock, but made from Green, eco friendly, self renewable bamboo. You’re doing the environment a favor by going with bamboo over synthetic boards/mats, and even over traditional wood such as red maple.

I love red maple, don’t get me wrong. Aside from the green advantages, bamboo is 16% stronger than Red Maple. Its not going to dull your knives significantly faster, at least nowhere near the extent of the fools who cut on glass or marble as a cutting board. I still can’t believe some people preach using infinately harder surfaces like marble to cut on. Sure its a snap to clean up, but you’re going to be cutting with a popsicle…

This butcher block is a MUST HAVE!

My compliments to Totally Bamboo and Amazon for carrying such a quality product – I highly recommend it. The shipment arrived promptly, and the block was well packed and protected. When I opened the box, I couldn’t believe how beautiful – and brawny – this block is. The pictures don’t do it justice. It is extremely well made – tightly crafted, very smooth and silky to the touch, substantial, but not too heavy to easily lift and move. The legs are just the right height and the rubber feet hold it nicely in place. It gives a very satisfying “thunk” when chopping – and dicing, slicing and mincing are a joy. Very easy care – wipe with hot, soapy water or vinegar and treat with wood oil as needed. Goodbye, wimpy acrylic and rough wood…………hello beautiful bamboo! I give it a big TEN and will be purchasing more Totally Bamboo products.

Edited to add: Since purchasing this chopping block, I have discovered a wonderful product for treating wood and cast iron. It’s a food…

Great Board

Totally Beautiful cutting board/chopping block!

Some reviews stated that they were experiencing splitting, which was probably the result of not prepping the board properly prior to use.

Heres how….

Apply mineral oil generously with a basting brush. Dont use a rag or sponge, as both will absorb more of the oil than the board when applied.

When I say generously, I mean it. Just squirt the mineral oil directly to the surface of the board and spread out as if “painting” the entire surface, both sides, and even the feet.

I did this everyday for a week, until the board was saturated and could not absorb any more, you will be surprised how many applications this board will absorb, its like a sponge, due to its end grain design, as well as its original dry state.

Your last application, when the board seems to be well conditioned, I would say after 5-6 applications of the above process, in a small bowl or glass, mix about a 1/2 cup of mineral oil with 2-3 Tbs…

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