Customer Reviews

Architec The Gripper Bamboo Cutting Board, 8 by 11-Inch

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2 star:		(1)
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I ordered two of these and one came in perfect condition. The little rubber feet on the other one are just the tiniest bit uneven which causes it to rock the smallest bit. It's not a big deal and I am still satisfied, but it is a small annoyance.

What really sets the Gripper cutting board apart from the pack is the gripper feet attached to the bottom. They aren't held there with adhesive; they literally are part of the cutting board itself, meaning they'll last nearly forever. I can't say enough good things about the feet; they provide a stable surface that's just unmatched.

As for the surface itself, it's smooth and incredibly hard - did you know bamboo is harder than maple, the traditional hard wood used for cutting boards? A quick wash with hot water and dishwashing liquid was all it needed to clean up, and some bamboo oil now and again. So very glad I purchased this - it makes life less of a headache in the kitchen!

Bamboo is naturally anti-microbial, so I prefer it over wood boards that house bacteria and can grow mold. This little board is a great size for preparing a sandwich or slicing a cucumber. Easy to wash and dry since the feet provide a gap for air to flow under the board. Has a nice style to it with the bamboo pieces arranged in long reed-like lines.

I keep this sitting out on my counter all the time for quick cutting of vegetables throughout the day. I've had it for a month, and it still looks like new. I rinse it daily and clean with vinegar. It is small enough to not be in the way and big enough that rarely have to get out a larger cutting board. I have several of the flexible cutting boards around the kitchen, and have started using them more for sliding cut foods onto so I can funnel them into whatever I cut them up for. The gripper feet are nice, and they keep the cutting board slightly raised which I can't help but think helps keep it dry.

Update October 2010: I am still using and loving this cutting board. No cracks, no warping. I rarely oil it. It is one of the best investments of a few dollars that I have made.

Great cutting board i knwo a lot of people said to buy the mineral oil. I didnt buy any and it works good. i have had it for over a month now.

The board is well constructed, but the little rubber feet were not pounded all the way in. The board wobbles.

I was able to fix it, after a fashion, by pounding them in a bit. I didn't want to break the board.

This is a good quality, thick bamboo cutting board and it doesn't slip with little pads on the bottom. It just turned out to be smaller than I imagined and I ended up buying a larger one to really be able to cut veggies and use this one for guest cutting helpers.

I got this cutting board for Christmas and I love it!!!! It is a good size for what I was looking for. The rubber feet give it that little extra to make it perfect. It doesn't slip on the counter at all. Yes it does get cut marks in it but what else would you expect from a wooden/bamboo cutting board? I absolutely love it!!!

I accidentally ordered the wrong size, and I thought for sure I wouldn't use this because it would be too small. Surprisingly, I haven't used any of my other cutting boards since I got this. I love the gripping feet, it's solid, well made and is holding up well so far. I would recommend it to other singles as they would generally have less stuff to chop, someone who makes bigger meals may want to try the bigger version(s). I may even buy the larger one because I like this one so well.

This little bamboo cutting board by Architec was a lot sturdier than I would have ever imagined! I have used this little number almost daily and it barely has scratches even after chopping chiffonade abuses and that is just the beginning. I was apprehensive at first but now I am a believer.This was a great buy!