Cutting Board # 2, 17 inches x 11.25 inches
$85.00
Out of stock
Description
All Cutting boards from Born Handy are made as a “what you see is what you get”, so if you order one, you are ordering the one in the picture. Each one is unique, and may or may not ever be reproduced – simply because the availability of materials is variable, and I usually only make cutting boards a few times a year, and in small batches.
This cutting board has a bloodwood center with figured maple and figured purple heart stripes, then dark walnut accents with cherry edges. It also has a groove to catch any run-off.
Features over-sized carved handles on the ends for easy lifting, and is made to look as good as it works.
It is 17 inches long, 11.25 inches wide, and 3/4 inch thick. It is made with FDA approved wood glue that is both extremely strong, and waterproof, so this board can last a lifetime with proper care. …and speaking of proper care, see the “things you need to know” tab for care instructions and other information.
Things you need to know
This cutting board is a wood product, and needs to be oiled or waxed (food grade mineral oil or food grade bees wax) periodically. There is some debate about how often to do this, but I recommend at least every three months. It really depends on how much use it sees, so you may need to adjust accordingly.
Also, this cutting board is NOT dishwasher safe. Wash with hot soapy water and dry immediately. You should never store a wood cutting board without thoroughly drying all surfaces.
Cutting meat or vegetables is fine with this board, although my recommendation is to have a dedicated board for each purpose. There is plenty of research that suggests that you can cut both with one board, so long as it has been cleaned and dried between uses. The problem is, we often need to cut meat and vegetables while preparing one meal, and sufficient drying time isn’t an option, so I think the easiest solution is a different cutting board for each.
Although wood cutting boards can be periodically sanded to remove scratches and gouges, cutting with the grain greatly reduces the need to resurface a board. This is more of a thing you should try and make a habit of, but in reality, it just isn’t that big of a deal to sand the top now and then, so cut however is most convenient for you.
Lastly, these come with one treatment of mineral oil already applied, so it should be ready to use right after a good cleaning, but may need a second application because the first coat can soak in pretty deep, and the wood may need a little more protection than just the one coat.
