Teakhaus
Teakhaus Cutting Board - Large (L) Teak Wood Cutting Board 20"L x 15"W x 1.5" Thick
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| Material | Teak wood, edge grain |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 x 15 x 1.5 in |
| Care | Hand-wash and periodic oiling |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Teak's natural oils shrug off water and resist warping better than maple, so the board stays flat for years
- The edge-grain surface is gentle on knife edges, keeping your blades sharper between honings
- A striking natural grain, handsome enough to carry straight to the table
Cons
- It needs hand-washing, never the dishwasher
- Like any wood board, it wants a periodic coat of oil to stay sealed
Skip it if
Skip it if you would rather put your board in the dishwasher — like any wood board, it needs hand-washing and periodic oiling.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
A cutting board earns its place by lasting, and teak is built for exactly that. The natural oils in the wood resist water and warping better than maple, so a large 20-by-15-inch board stays flat and true through years of daily prep. Its edge-grain surface is gentle on your knives, letting blades keep their edge longer between honings, and the grain itself is handsome enough to carry straight to the table as a serving board. For a home cook who wants one big board to do everything, this is it.
The honest trade-off is upkeep: it needs hand-washing rather than the dishwasher, and like any wood board it wants a periodic coat of oil to stay sealed. Our read reflects the documented construction and teak's known properties rather than a hands-on test — see how we test.