Architec Gripperwood Hardwood Cutting Board, 8 by 11-Inch

I felt I took a chance buying this board with no picture and no reviews to tell me if it was good, or if it was what I wanted. Well, I was pleasantly surprised, it was exactly what I wanted. It has non-slip gripper pads on each corner to keep it up off the counter, and to keep it securely in place. It has a very large cutting area (almost too big for my counter space), even with the grooves around the edges to capture juices. It is very sturdy and made of a nice quality wood. Overall a very nice and inexpensive board.

ORIGINAL 2/17/09: I purchased this cutting board almost two years ago and have loved having such a large work surface, and I prefer wood boards over plastic so I was glad to find this size at such a good price. At first I loved the feet kept the board in place, even with rigorous chopping. However, right now, the middle sags to the point that the board rocks when sat on the counter. Could it be from overexposure to water, like when my husband thought it should soak like our pots and pans do? Sure. It could also just be a flaw of the design, with a heavy wood board not properly supported in the center. Hard to say. Either way, I will probably not buy any cutting board with feet again. If you are solely looking for a cutting board that will not move around on your counter, just buy a roll of grippy (but not adhesive) shelf liner and cut a swatch to slip between your non-footed cutting board and your counter it keeps the board in place, and you can fold it up and shove it in your drawer when you're done using your board.

EDIT 2/22/13: I bumped up my review to 5 stars from my original review of 3. I have continued using this cutting board for the past 3 years. I do not notice the rocking anymore, but it was stored for about 9-10 months without any use shortly after my original review. Not sure if it flattened back out during that time seems ridiculous to think that, but the board really does seem flatter than it used to. Anyway, I have been treating it with mineral oil every few months and it is holding up very well, even with near daily use.

I love the size, and love the fact that it is easy enough (size and weight) to store in my cabinet when not using it (I had purchased a 2" thick, very heavy 20x24 cutting board to replace this one, but didn't like leaving it out and it didn't fit in my cabinet). Overall I am very pleased with the Architec board and I would recommend it to others. Just don't soak it in water and you should be fine!

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My large gripperwood board developed two large cracks in the wood in only one month of use. The board was never soaked in water and I even used lemon oil on the board to prevent this issue. I will be returning it.

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The cutting board is raised from the surface by the rubber grippers. The one I got was broken within a day. Not sure if it arrived that way or if maybe it broke after we used it once. The center really needs support; perhaps with another strategically placed gripper. More protection when shipping may also be in order.

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Pass on this product.....I bought this for my wife for her birthday on Oct 6. The board arrived promptly and good condition...kudos for amazon. The appearance was like I expected and she was excited. We used the board a few times for steak, chicken, a turkey and it worked fine.

Hand washed. Split within the month. Crud. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" certainly is applicable here. Now I have to buy another one. I will certainly pay up to get quality that will last.