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Cutting Boards
Your cutting board decides how long your knives stay sharp. We compare maple, teak, plastic and composite boards on knife friendliness, hygiene and upkeep, plus care…
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8.7
Howard Butcher Block Conditioner combines mineral oil and wax for a one-step treatment that both conditions and seals.
Caron & Doucet Cutting Board Oil is a pure mineral oil at a low cost, ideal for frequent oiling.
Clapham's Beeswax Cutting Board Salve uses natural beeswax and coconut oil, but has a softer finish.
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8.7
John Boos Reversible Maple Edge Grain Block: durable, reversible, knife-friendly.
Teakhaus by Proteak End Grain Block: thick end grain, excellent for heavy chopping.
Ironwood Gourmet Bamboo Carving Board: affordable, hard, eco-friendly.
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8.6
Soft non-slip edges grip the full perimeter
Deep juice groove side plus flat side
Odor-resistant polypropylene, dishwasher safe
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8.7
End grain checkerboard construction gentle on knife edges
Dense figured acacia, roughly 14 x 14 inches
Over an inch thick for stability and long resurfacing life
Chef'n SinkSweep: collapsible, built-in strainer, fits most sinks, dishwasher safe.
Joseph Joseph Adjustable: expandable to fit multiple sink sizes, Tritan plastic, non-slip.
Cuisinart Over the Sink: basic plastic board, affordable, lightweight.
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8.7
Micro-Scientific Opti-Cide 3 kills 99.999% of bacteria in 30 seconds, no rinse needed.
Better Life uses thyme oil and is EPA Safer Choice certified, safe for kids and pets.
ECOS Pro makes 4 gallons from one bottle, saving plastic and money.
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9.0
Antibacterial technology: Microban, silver ions, or natural wood properties.
Knife-friendly materials: polypropylene, Richlite, or maple wood.
Essential features: non-slip feet, juice groove, dishwasher safe (plastic only).
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8.6
Integrated board plus graduated lidded containers
Built-in scrap collection and prep tools
Closes into one compact unit for storage
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8.7
Deep dual-sided juice groove contains roast runoff
Tapered non-slip edges keep the board planted
Dishwasher-safe polypropylene sanitizes after raw poultry