Customer Reviews

Catskill Craftsmen Reversible Wood End Grain Block with Groove

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I had high hopes for this product, but ultimately it failed to live up to any of them. It looked nice and sturdy, and the pictures were very attractive, but it was neither. When I got it it had rough edges in need of sanding, and while heavy didn't appear to be all that well made. After less then 1 month of use, no pounding on it, no dishwasher, no leaving it in the sink, its broken already. I'm a good cook, I own lots of nice cooking equipment, I take good care of all of it but this board just didn't last. I always washed it quickly, dried it well, and stored it in a nice flat safe drawer with nothing banging into it. It still split in under 1 month. If you're looking for a cheese board this might be it, but it didn't stand up to average use in my household.

This board is not worth the money. We owned it for all of two weeks and it broke into pieces. Do not buy! Fair warning.

I am very unhappy with this Board by Catskill Craftsman. I had high hopes for this board. I loved the looks of it. When it arrived I felt it was dry & rough. I first used an entire 8 oz. kit of a Woodenware Care & Repair Kit that I had purchased for $10.00. I had read the reviews here & knew I was taking a chance - but I'm very gentle on all items & knew I would take excellent care of it. Yet 3 months later, with never being washed in the dishwasher, hand-washed, always dried off & reoiled; it has cracked in two places. I feel this board is defective. I wouldn't reccomend it at all. ...I would never reccomend anyone wasting their money on this board. The quality control & the product are poor at best.

Typically when you buy a board with grooves around it, it is to make sure that you capture the juices when cutting meats so they don't spill onto the table or counter.

Unfortunately, this board developed cracks within weeks of its purchase, in spite of proper care (not soaking it, just wiping clean after use). Due to its low price I didn't bother complaining or returning it. But it is worthless for cutting meat, which is why I purchased it. The juices get captured in the groove and then leak out through the cracks.

When I received this board, I was amazed at how heavy and sturdy it SEEMED to be. I oiled it before use, washed and dried it thoroughly immediately after use, and it split nearly in two in less than a month. ... . I generously oiled the replacement board and left it overnight before wiping it down and first usage. It began to split as well (I'd only had it for about 2-3 weeks). I NEVER put cutting boards in the dishwasher, always dry them thoroughly, and store them flat. I am very disappointed in this product and don't recommend it at all.

Maybe I'm not sous-chef enough for this cutting board, but from the varied reviews here I'd venture a guess that the quality of these boards is hit-or-miss. I have attempted to care for it and oil it, but it has warped and cracked -- still useable, but the handy groove for catching liquid doesn't work so well when everything dribbles down a crack.

I noticed that my board is made up of small "square-shaped" wood pieces while the model on the site seems to be made of longer rectangular wood pieces. This could explain the difference.

This Catskill Craftsmen Reversible Wood End Grain Block with Groove is wonderful! Its compact and durable. It washes easily and is so versatile. I would recommend it to anyone.

If you love to cook roasts and then slice them on a wooden board, you will know why you need a groove around the edges to catch all the tasty juices, which then go back into the gravy.

This is a classic reversible block. It can be used for chopping vegetables or for slicing roasts, etc. I recommend keeping it for either vegetables or roasts. If you are working with raw meats, then keep it just for raw meat and wash it with a solution of bleach and water each time you use it!

In my kitchen, I own so many chopping boards for various reasons. I don't like to mix them up. By purchasing different shapes and sizes, you will remember which one is for which use.

Don't put the wooden boards in the dishwasher unless you love buying them once a month! They will split from the heat.

~The Rebecca Review

Never put in the dishwasher or used to cut hot meats, but after three uses it was cracked and unuseable. Won't be buying this brand again!

I haven't a clue what the other two people did to their boards (mistreated), but I've had mine for over 6 months, I use it at least 3 times a week, usually more. I have oiled it 3 times and it still looks just as good as the day I got it. It's perfect for when you don't have alot of room for a large board, this one stands up nicely at the back of the counter under the cabinets.

**Update: Closing on a year and still just as solid as the day I got it.