Cutting boards.

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Mike_P

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Morning all,

So I've done a few searches here via BF and on BF through google to try and find some more info. Sadly there's not very many threads with information on cutting boards unless I go years back. The information I have found is typically regarding custom boards, larger boards, or plastic ones.

I was wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions on WHERE to purchase a nice end grain wood cutting board, nothing huge, maybe 12-14 inches wide, and ideally under $75? We own a VERY nice rubber/plastic one, true chefs grade, but it's too large for my girlfriend to use for everything, as she just doesn't want to take the time to clean it for small jobs. Sadly this means she uses her HARD plastic boards which destroys knives. I'm tired of fixing them and her complaining about dull knives! I'd like to purchase one for her that's smaller.

Any suggestions or help on where to look would be awesome.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this!
 
Boos boards. My son is a chef - this is what you find in alot of high end restaurants and culinary schools. He got me one for Christmas 2 years ago. Very solid board - hard rock maple. I use it alot and while it doesn't look brand new, it does not show anything in the way of wear.
 
Steve,

Thank you very much for the lead! Went ahead and ordered a lower price chop-n-slice to give to the girlfriend. If she likes it, we'll order the larger blocks. :cool: Here's hoping!

If anyone else has any other suggestions, by all means, post away! I wanna make sure she likes what we end up getting for her.
 
x2 for Boos

10yrs old and going strong
i bought it on-line & they shipped 2 by mistake.
i called and they said to keep it. i gave it to a japanese friend who is a chef. he loves it.
 
I have boos as well, good for the money.

I've actually bought some cuttinf boards on here and was thinking of buying more. It was a smaller one (12 X 15).
 
I have a very large end grain hard rock maple board from BoardSmith. I learned about them from my friends on Chowhound. They take a few weeks to get once an order is placed as they are made to order, and they are more money than Boos, but it is well worth it - they're very nice boards....they have a lot of great color options - walnut, maple, cherry... I will say having a nice board has improved my knife skills tremendously, as much as having a high end knife has.

Here's the link: http://theboardsmith.com/
 
Cutting boards are something that custom makers can provide easily and cost effectively. Check your local arts and crafts fairs and you'll probably find some. Dave Dufour is local to me and you can find him on Etsy DaveDufourWoodworker but there are hundreds of others.

Just for the record, poly boards don't dull knives. I mean, any board will dull a knife over time, but the difference between poly and end grain is not really appreciable. It's more just your preference. They sure look nicer, but big heavy boards are hard to move around so you may find your girlfriend reaching for her poly board when you aren't looking. You mentioned she is using hard plastic so you could try switching her to a softer professional quality polyethylene board which is cheap and widely available.

Boos boards are excellent and widely available.
 
I have worked in kitchens since 1975. I have some nice end grain boards but at work, and many times at home I use a rubber board. I also have some pretty soft poly boards that are pretty easy on the edge. Russ
 
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