TeakhausCutting Board, Wood, Brown, 40 x 28 x 1.4 cm

Handsome and useful cutting board. Make sure to cut lengthwise with the grain of the wood since the bamboo scars when cut against the grain. Oil frequently with food grade mineral oil to bring out the tone of the wood.

Beautiful wood. Had a woody "fragrance" at first, and when I washed and dried it with a clean towel, some "orange-ish" color came off onto the towel. I'm hoping this is all normal for teak. I've been using it for over a month and love it. It is a slightly giving wood, so it's easier on my knives than my bamboo boards. My husband has a heavy hand when he draws a knife through his fruits on it, and has left many long scratches already. But I don't care! Pretty much any surface will do that, and this one is a cinch to lift and clean or transfer food to the cooktop or plates. It's thick enough not to warp like my bamboo boards, but thin enough to maneuver with ease.

This is a beautiful piece of wood. Very hard to unpack. Had to cut box all the way because so tight, then cautiously cut film. If you are good with a box cutter, fine. If not, be careful.My concern is 3 significant knots where bacteria can insert itself. I'll get food quality epoxy for safety reasons. This brings me to wondering why they would compromise the product. Easy to repair but should have been offered for sale ready to use.

The design is beautiful. It's also very robust and easy to use. It is very easy to clean. It was delivered in 1 day without any problems. Thank you!!!

I liked using my cutting board. It is easy to clean, made of solid material and is durable. I liked the colour and finish. Makes a good gift.

Big enough for most tasks. Light enough to move around quickly / easily. Small enough to maneuver in a sink for washing.This is my default cutting board for most tasks.

Not sure if this is the real Teakhaus cutting board because it came without a label or a pamphlet other reviewers mentioned. I washed it and kept it upright to dry. Then when I went to use it, I noticed “soft” splinter like wood pieces on the board. Washing it again did not help. More wood splinters appeared. It does not appear to be safe to use for cutting food. I have a large Teakhaus cutting board (the 15 pound block) and I’ve never had any problems like this. Returned the product. Will buy from Teakhaus directly.

A lot of people are complaining about the tiny splinters but if you read the pamphlet that comes with it, it says it's to be expected. Just scrub a little with a rough pad and some hot water and it's gone after a few uses. No harm in a little wood fiber in your diet. If you use parmesan cheese, that's also got wood in it. "Cellulose".My only complaint is uneven finishing. Some spots are obvious where either glue or finishing oil left a mark. Functionally it's fine, but for the price of a high quality board, it's missing qc.