Totally Bamboo 3-Bowl Butcher Block Prep Board

by Totally Bamboo

Product Features

• This 22 by 16-1/2 by 1-1/2 Butcher Block with 3 Prep Bowls is perfect for anything from prepping ingredients to add to a recipe, cutting up a quick snack or assembling kebabs for the BBQ to carving the main dish
• 16% harder than maple, the Moso Bamboo is cured to not split or warp with time
• Bonded with food-safe US certified formaldehyde free adhesive
• Hand crafted in small production batches
• Self renewing sustainable alternative to precious hardwoods

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 16.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000A389P0
• Item model number: 20-3475
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,566 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Totally Bamboo's Butcher Block - 3 Bowl Prep Board is designed with the epicurean kitchen in mind. 16% harder than maple, Bamboo makes a superior material for cutting boards. The Butcher Block is handcrafted using flattened strips of cured Bamboo bonded together with the highest rated, US laboratory tested and certified, formaldehyde-free adhesive specifically developed for food contact surfaces. This Butcher Block's size, 22 x 16.5, and three built in bowls makes it the perfect kitchen companion. Use it for anything from prepping ingredients to add to a recipe, cutting up a quick snack or assembling kebabs for the BBQ to carving the main dish. The Butcher Block's unique look is created using the end grain or cross-section of the bamboo pole. Small sections of the end grain are set in opposing directions creating the parquet design. No stains or paint are used to create the Butcher Block's scrumptious Honey shade. This color is created in a very specialized heating process which caramelizes the natural sugar in the wood; it is permanent and will not fade or wash out. Care: wash with warm water and mild detergent and occasionally wipe with mineral oil (Do not clean in the dishwasher). An Ecological wonder, Bamboo is a grass that grows to a harvestable height of 60 feet in 3 to 5 years. It has an extensive root system that continually develops new shoots thus not requiring replanting making it an incredible self-renewing resource and a brilliant alternative to the wide spread clear cutting of our world's hard wood forests. Do the world a favor¿ Do Bamboo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Board On The Market, January 5, 2008

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NuJoi "Create with me" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Totally Bamboo 3-Bowl Butcher Block Prep Board (Kitchen)

I am a destroyer of cutting boards. Traditional wood cutting boards, like unseasoned cast iron, are things I just don't get. They require too much upkeep.

Bamboo is different! It is harder than the end cut maple boards, yet it is more forgiving in te upkeep department. Bamboo still needs to be washed and oiled. A periodic scrubbing with Kosher salt and a cut lemon is a good thing too. The beauty is that bamboo boards do not warp as easily. This has been my saving grace!

Now for this board specifically: I have no regrets! It is nice and thick, which means it's more comfortable to use on days when you have a lot of items to work through; you'll experience less fatigue from chopping on a thicker board.

It's large size is very accomodating. The prep bowls are very handy. Push the food into the bowls to clear more space on the board. The containers lift out easily for transport to the stove or wherever. The containers are dishwasher safe.

For cleaning the surface, as stated earlier, it takes soap and water well. I wash the board on marathon cooking days or when I'm dealing with garlic and onion. For herbs and other veggies, I wipe the board with a dish-soapy towel. Once a month, sprinkle Kosher salt on the board and scrub it with the cut side of a lemon. Rinse and let dry. Oil the board mineral oil. I've had my board for almost two years and it is still beautiful.

This board is worth the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful to cut on, May 8, 2010

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William B. Cocks (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Totally Bamboo 3-Bowl Butcher Block Prep Board (Kitchen)

Pros:

-Gorgeous. The bowls, and novelty of the design, make it even more attractive. Could be used at a party with bread/crackers/vegetables on the board and dips in the bowls
-Amazing cutting surface
-Bowls are attractive and easy to clean. The thumb hole makes them easy to lift out. You can also buy replacements.
-Raised surface means the bottom doesn't get dirty or wet. You can also slide a plate/plastic cutting sheet under the board, allowing you to easily transfer cut-up items
-Eco friendly
-Sturdy but not too heavy to pick up. It can therefore function more easily as a tray for dry foods.

Cons: (mostly relate to this style of board, not the worksmanship on this particular one)
-Bowls fit very well into board, but if you move it when putting vegetables in and a gap opens, they can fall through.
-The board might be more prone to cracks/warping because you can only cut on one side
-More difficult to store on its side than a flat board (though you really should want to display it)
-Bowls aren't big enough to hold large amounts of vegetables, and are a bit too big for something like garlic
-Cannot refinish the board in 10 years like you can with flat boards (though I wouldn't be able to do this anyway)



I have nice knives and wanted a cutting board to match. I bought this hoping it would be an item I would never have to or want to replace. It's only been two months, so I suppose this board is still in its infancy, but I have not been disappointed. Cutting on it is a pleasure. Like any board, it will scratch if you use sharp knives, but scratches are not noticeable due to the bamboo design (especially if you keep it oiled).

So far, it has not cracked or split, and I have noticed no flaws in the board or bowls. I have been caring for it properly.

If you're not willing to do the following, you might want a cheaper board: Oil regularly (once every week or two). After use, promptly wash with a soapy sponge, then wipe with a hot rag, then dry with a towel. Oiled properly, drying is a cinch.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Board splitting in two places inside of 1 year, March 24, 2010

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J. Cozine (The Dirty Jerz) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Totally Bamboo 3-Bowl Butcher Block Prep Board (Kitchen)

****Original Review was 4 stars and listed below, but see edit****
This is a great work surface and the prep bowels are a novel idea. That being said, the execution could have been better.
Pros-
Looks- this is a relatively attractive board that you won't mind leaving out all the time if you have the space
Size- great thickness for cushioning cuts and overall dimensions will accommodate a large volume of ingredients
Convenience- prep bowels make moving diced items off the board very easy, just push them in and pull out the bowel

Cons-
Finishes- cutouts for prep bowels are slightly uneven and a bit rough- this could lead to premature wear
Quality control- prep bowels are very thin and two arrived dented

Overall, I'm pleased with the board and expect to get at least a few years out of it.

****Edit 2/11/11**** Do not buy this board. Even with regular oiling w/ Totally Bamboo's own oil and virtually no real contact with water, this board has developed splits in two areas. Totally unacceptable for this price. Downgraded to 1 star.