Core Bamboo Pro Chef Butchers Block with Prep Bowls, Natural

I bought this monster brand new at a local store for less than 1/2 of what Amazon's price is! Guess it was a great buy, huh?

This was a present for my wife, who has bought board after board, all of which cracked or split (and we hand washed them, too). I loved how large this board is. For starters, it is bamboo, so it should hold out for a good, long time. It also seems to be extremely sturdy and well-made. It sets upon 4 round, bamboo feet, so the underneath will not get soaked with any liquids that may go over the sides and make a mess. The 3 stainless bowls are a really great addition. They hold quite a bit and are slightly recessed into the board. There is a cut-out area on the side of each bowl to get your finger beneath so that they can be easily removed.

After some use, it is holding up quite well. In fact, she is using it as I type. I have used it once, also, and am impressed.

The only downside is that we do not have a good place to store it. It is large and heavy. I will probably have to clear out a shelf beneath the counter so that it is accessible.

5 of 5. I will update after some use later in the year. No more crappy IKEA stuff for us!

NOTE: You may want to shop around for this board. It may be found elsewhere for a lower price. Sorry Amazon vendors.

NOTE #2: I must state that in order to keep this (or any wooden) cutting board in good condition so it will last a long time, buy "FOOD SAFE" Mineral Oil to treat it. This is NOT the Mineral Oil used for cleaning paint brushes or used as a thinner. The Food Safe Mineral Oil is usually found at Kitchen Stores (even online with searching). Use per directions on bottle.

This is an awesome cutting board. Nice, hard bamboo and plenty of room. The little cups are very convenient for keeping the various ingredients. I love it.

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My wife likes her new block. It is sturdy, solid, well built.

Bamboo seems to be an ideal product because of its hardness.

The prep bowls are practical, easily removed to be used and cleaned ... however she claims that they take too much room!

A wider board would have been perfect!

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