Customer Reviews

Totally Bamboo Chopping Bowl Set

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I have a custom "ulu" at home forged by a well known maker but wanted something for everyday use which my wife would be comfortable using.

Also, my standard rock maple Boos cutting board is not ideal for using with an ulu since it doesn't have the concave bowl surface so handy for using with certain types of cutting.

I was concerned (being a knife collector and a "steel snob")that the ulu included with this set would be of inferior quality. However, I was pleasantly surprised when this set arrived this afternoon and found that not only was the bowl solid and attractive but the ulu appeared to be well constructed and came with a reasonably sharp edge.

The pestle was also very solid and well made and a very clever idea to enhance the utility of the bowl.

I would probably have balked at the retail price of $70 for the set but at under $50 shipped via amazon I think it's a good deal for the quality of materials and utility received.

This might not be something that i would splurge on normally- which made it a perfect gift! I use it often to chop herbs and garlic and occasionally use the mortar/pestle function to make the herbs into a paste.

I bought some mineral oil to care for the bamboo. I apply it after every other use, or when it starts to look dry.