Catskill Craftsmen Wood End Grain Round Cutting Slab with Feet

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Product Features

• Top-of-the-line hardwood cutting board
• Oil finish with nonslip wooden feet for finger holds
• 3-inch-thick, 15-1/2-inch-diameter slab
• Wash with warm, soapy water; occasionally restore with mineral oil
• One-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 15.5 x 3.8 inches ; 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004RIXQ
• Item model number: 1315
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,167 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description

This natural hardwood cutting board with nonslip feet would be an item of pride on any kitchen counter. Its rugged end-grain wood is cut in a 3-inch slab, virtually eliminating warping, and making it easy on knife blades. Measuring 15-1/2 inches in diameter, it provides plenty of surface room to maneuver, even to chop and temporarily store the veggies for a soup or casserole, for example. Though at 18 pounds, you'll probably want to leave it in a semipermanent location on the counter. And while you're using it, your conscience can rest easy, knowing that Catskill Craftsmen products are made exclusively from non-endangered, self-replenishing, domestic trees.

Product Description

Maybe you don't have room for a butcher's block in your kitchen, but you can get the same end grain hardwood feel in this round slab that sits on your counter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Tough But Soft on Knife's Edge, June 30, 2001

By A Customer

I got this board a year ago, and it still looks good on my counter. So far, I only had to add mineral oil twice in the year. I used it to chop heavy stuff, and it's very sturdy yet it has an excellent "give" on my $100s knife's edge. The only setback, is during cleaning time, it's very heavy (good way for weight-lifting exercise). If you chop a lot, and love your expensive knives, this is the only board you'd ever need for everyday chopping.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome board! Be sure to seaon it before use., January 12, 2005

By	Kari M. Martin "jkcmartin" (Blue Ridge, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wonderful! The height of it is perfect for our counters which are low to us (we're tall), so it makes it more ergonomic for us.

Yes, it's very heavy, but I don't see that as a negative. I was looking for a substantial one. I just bring my pans to the board to unload the food. I would not bother trying to carry the board across the kitchen. It doesn't move on your counter even remotely and it looks beautiful.

Make sure you season this board with mineral oil and paraffin before use so it doesn't absorb any odors or bacteria. Here's how I do it:

In a double broiler (or a bowl over a pot of boiling water), melt 10 tablespoons of mineral oil and about 3T of paraffin (comes in a block at the grocery store) until the paraffin is completely melted. Don't melt it directly over heat, as the paraffin has the potential of being flammable.

Immediately after you remove it from the heat, pour 1/2 on the cutting board and quickly--in the direction of the grain and in long strokes--rub it in with a lint-free cloth. I put 3 thin coats on mine and water beads like a freshly waxed car :). Let it stand overnight and buff with a soft cloth and you're good to go.

I tried doing strictly mineral oil and I ended up having to remove the feet, drill holes and attach the feet to the opposite side for use due to the odors that I couldn't get rid of on the side I was using. I would strongly suggest using paraffin; it's wonderful and won't hurt you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and Perfect!, September 30, 2008

By	M. Hertzler (East Coast USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this board! I coveted my father's for years before finally taking the plunge and buying my own. It is a great height, adding just the right amount for comfortable cutting. I did remove the feet and just put the small plastic counter savers back on. I found that inch made a world of difference (I am just 5'5").

In time, the cutting board starts to show cuts and nicks and slices in the wood. The more it is used, the more rustic and pleasing it is to the eye. I am so glad I bought this!