Worktop Express Solid Oak Wooden Chopping Board - 45cm x 30cm x 4cm Rectangular European Hardwood Cutting, Serving and Carving Block

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That means end grain boards are much easier on the blade and so your knife will retain its edge for far longer.

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It’s got that nice chunky feel with handle grooves on the underside making it easy to carry food from the kitchen worktop to your stove. Many people look for more than just practically alone when it comes to cutting boards. They are often a style item, an accessory that helps to improve the look of a kitchen. Never use a dishwasher, the heat can warp the wood, especially if it’s a cheaper face grain cutting board (although I would always recommend buying an end grain for oak boards). Before our products leave us they are are treated with 2 coats of food safe and nut free mineral oil before leaving our workshop. The mineral oil is a wet oil and dries without the sheen of some other oils and offers a natural look, its perfect for things like chopping boards and kitchen products because it offers a non-toxic, non smelling finish which is completely food safe.So applying a cutting board oil shouldn’t change the tint of your board, therefore all you need to look for is a quality oil that’s easy to apply and provides plenty of moisture resistance.

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Of course, it’s all happening at a very small level so you can’t really see this happening with the naked eye, but end grain cutting boards are far more gentle on the blade edge than any other grain type. Generally, the standard of the grain will fall in line with the price. Face grain cutting boards are the cheapest whilst end grain cutting boards are the most expensive. Cutting boards come in a huge variety of materials. Each has slightly different properties and very different price tags. Make sure to wipe the cutting board dry after washing. If the stain doesn’t come out in the first try you should wipe it down dry and then try again. Repeat until the stain is removed.Follow the oil manufacturer’s instructions paying particular attention to engraving and draining grooves. Use a lint-free cloth to apply the oil to the cutting board, move in circular motions along the board until the oil has been evenly applied and allow the oil to soak in and dry. However if you would prefer an oil a closer to hand and have no allergy towards a nut of vegetable oil feel free to use. These will offer a protective cover =, similar to the mineral oil. but may carry a slight smell. Owe would recommend olive oil or rape seed oil which are perfect for carving boards!!!