Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 14.5 x 11.25 Inch, Natural

I own six of these in various sizes and have used them for years. They are made of a composite material which is extremely versatile. The surface, although somewhat resembling wood, doesn't cut like a wood board, eliminating splinters while withstanding constant use by very sharp knives. The hardness of the board does not harm the sharpness of my Shun knives. The boards are thin and light, which makes them easy to handle and store. The surface will not absorb liquids as witnessed by how fast they air dry after washing. Clean up is a snap - rinse, quick wipe with some Dawn on a sponge, rinse, air dry. I have never put them in a dishwasher (why would you?), so I can't speak to that. I do use a fancy, thick maple cutting board for aesthetic effect when carving at table, but rarely because of the cleaning and seasoning I have to do afterwards.As the title says, the Epicurean cutting boards are the finest available. I'd be hard pressed to say what else I could possibly want in a cutting board.

I was hesitant to buy these because of all the reviews about the smell. I’d used these for a cooking class and liked them so I gambled and bought one. I didn’t notice any smell after the first wash or after running it through the dishwasher. I got a second one and have been using them daily and it’s been great. Well built, easy on my knives and not plastic. 10/10 would recommend.

My wife likes to cook, so she asked for this fancy cutting board for Christmas. She was a good girl last year, so Santa obliged. She absolutely loves this cutting board. In an in-depth interview with her about it, she gave the following reasons why:1) No micro-plastics. This cutting board is made of paper... which is weird, but strangely cool.2) It's dishwasher safe.3) It doesn't stain. (see picture with plastic cutting board)4) Decisive cutting. It has a very hard surface; harder than plastic.5) The hole makes it easy to grab and pull out of the cabinet.6) Very sturdy and durable, yet lighter than plastic.She said she likes it so much, she wants to also get other sizes. The cutting board is really thin, about half as thin as her old plastic one (see picture), which means she can store two of these in place of one plastic board.As a dude, my take on this cutting board is it's very rigid and tough... so tough I'd compare it to the toughness of my Toyota truck; which on the toughness scale ranks up there with the cockroach. I'd even bet a Slurpee this cutting board could double as a medieval battle shield in a pinch; though I'd never want to test that theory. It's a little pricey, but that's what toughness demands.After just over a month of regular family use, my wife is extremely pleased with her new cutting board... and that means Santa earned himself some badly needed honey points. Yes! A win for Mr. Claus!

I need one more Epicurean cutting board to replace plastic cutting boards. I now have two of the 14.5x11.25 size and one smaller. My wish is for the larger size with the juice groove. This board is the perfect size for meal prepping. It is easy to clean and doesn't take up space in the vertical cabinet drawer. I purchased the larger "juice groove" Epicurean board that is non-skid for my daughter for Christmas, per her request, as her other Epicurean boards are smaller. She loves it! I especially like the hole to grab it out of, or placing into the cabinet. And the most important point is my knives are not getting dull. I've had these cutting boards for at least ten years. One has a berry stain, otherwise they look good after years of daily use. I highly recommend this product. You need this cutting board too!

Epicurian always comes through and have always loved their cutting boards. They are almost indestructible. I bought 2 of them 5 years ago with rubber ends that keep it from moving around. This one does move around a bit, as it has no rubber feet (they make ones that do, just not in this size), not when cutting but wiping with a rag, it will move. Perfect size for what I need. I bought a different unknown brand first, for just a bit less but it was warped, no matter which side I placed it, it would not sit flat. Just stick with Epicurian and pay the small increase. You will have it for years after all.

Absolutely my favorite cutting board by epicurean. Cleans up nicely and has maintained a nice flat black color.Here is what mine looks like after 6 or so months of weekly use. I should mention I wash by hand only and use a hydro-coating finish to cover/fill in left imperfections.

I have used this cutting board multiple times. Most times washing it in the bottom rack of the dishwasher. It has held up well. In fact it is my favorite go to cutting board.

We had the exact same cutting board once before being flooded. After it was ruined, I searched for a replacement. I was so glad to find this on Amazon. I would have preferred the lighter (natural) color but that's not a negative reflection on the cutting board; it's just a darker color. I like the wood material it's made of because it doesn't beat up knives but, unlike other cutting boards, it is easier to clean and sanitize the "cuts." The size offers lots of real estate for what you're cutting. Our previous board was nine years old and we had no intentions of replacing it until it was flood damaged. :(