Best Wood Cutting Board

Rating: 4.5 Reviewed by Susan LaBorde

Choosing the best wood cutting board may be partly a matter of preference, and you can check out other options below, but the Catskill Craftsmen Super Slab is a must-see.

This cutting board tops our list for several good reasons:

• Size & Weight – a heavy duty, large wood cutting board
• High Quality Construction – tough and durable
• End Grain with Oiled Finish – resists scratching and doesn’t dull knives
• Green Product – read all about this environmentally friendly company below

If you were looking for something you can toss in the dishwasher and easily tuck away in a cabinet when not in use, this is definitely not for you. The Catskill Craftsmen Super Slab is a big and heavy solid wood cutting board, measuring 20″ by 20″ and weighing in at 36 pounds. It’s most appropriate for taking up permanent residency on your counter top, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of fine wood grain will deem it an attractive addition to the kitchen.

Construction is end grain, oiled finish solid hardwood. It’s reversible, has rounded corners, and has finger slots on two opposite ends for ease in handling. One advantage of end grain, besides it’s eye appeal, is that it doesn’t dull knife blades because you are cutting into the grain. This type of surface also minimizes cut marks and splintering.

This cutting board is also 3 inches thick, so that’s something to keep in mind before you buy. When it’s sitting on your counter top, that makes the level of your cutting surface three inches higher than your existing counter. It may depend on how tall you are, but for some people that can raise the cutting surface a little to high for comfort.

Note that if the Super Slab is a bit more than you bargained for, this company makes an entire line of cutting boards different shapes, sizes, thicknesses, and wood grains. See below for other options.

Like any top quality wood cutting board, this one requires proper care to prevent cracking. No matter which one you decide to buy, you’ll also need to order some good, food grade oil that is made specifically for this purpose, such as Catskill’s Original Butcher Block Oil. The video below shows exactly how to oil your board and provides a little more explanation.

About Catskill Craftsmen – a Green Company

Whether you like the Super Slab some other model, another excellent reason to choose a wood cutting board made by Catskill Craftsmen is the company itself. They’ve got a very good reputation for customer service, as evidenced by all the customer reviews and comments you’ll find online. At the same time, they’re being kind to the earth too.

All Catskill Craftsmen cutting boards are made in the USA, in the small town of Stamford, New York. This is a privately held business that began operations in 1948 and has become a national leader in ready-to-assemble hardwood kitchen carts and work centers.

Cutting boards and all of their other wood products are made from naturally self-sustaining North American hardwoods. They buy lumber from local mills, and all waste materials generated during manufacturing are converted into wood pellet fuel. You can find out more about everything this company does to protect the environment at http://www.greencatskill.com/

For the record, the average customer rating in online reviews is 4.5. However, for all the reasons mentioned above, it might deserve even better.

Summary

All in all this is the best wood cutting board for anyone who wants a large, heavy, high quality addition to the kitchen. It’s also very attractive and can last for years to come if maintained properly. In addition to that, buying from Catskill Craftsmen is supporting a small-town business that in turn supports local suppliers, and at the same time is very invested in being green and protecting the environment.