Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 11.5-Inch × 9-Inch, Natural

I own six of these in various sizes and have used them for years. They are made of a composite material which is extremely versatile. The surface, although somewhat resembling wood, doesn't cut like a wood board, eliminating splinters while withstanding constant use by very sharp knives. The hardness of the board does not harm the sharpness of my Shun knives. The boards are thin and light, which makes them easy to handle and store. The surface will not absorb liquids as witnessed by how fast they air dry after washing. Clean up is a snap - rinse, quick wipe with some Dawn on a sponge, rinse, air dry. I have never put them in a dishwasher (why would you?), so I can't speak to that. I do use a fancy, thick maple cutting board for aesthetic effect when carving at table, but rarely because of the cleaning and seasoning I have to do afterwards.As the title says, the Epicurean cutting boards are the finest available. I'd be hard pressed to say what else I could possibly want in a cutting board.

Love this little cutting board! I got the 11 by 8 size to replace my scarred plastic ones. Perfect size for small jobs, rinsed easily without scrubbing and sits nicely in my drain basket. Like the hole in the corner, handy to grab. The smooth surface means I get all the bits from finely chopping with no residual things between tasks. Very happy, considering buying a larger size.

Best cutting board ever! Very durable and easy to clean. Does not hold smells or bacteria. These boards last forever. My absolute favorite cutting boards. Will only ever buy this brand in the future. Well worth the money spent.

These are great. Good quality, super hard, but kind to my high-end knives, hand-wash or dishwasher, no warping. Black looks classy. Slippery on my marble counters, but i'm getting used to it.

Brought myself a new one since I was giving my "old" one to a family member.....that is how good they are. My reason for the 4 stars is the horrible smell of the new one. I was afraid to use it after washing multiple times with hot water and soap. I don't remember my first one having this smell but that was a long time ago.

My wife likes to cook, so she asked for this fancy cutting board for Christmas. She was a good girl last year, so Santa obliged. She absolutely loves this cutting board. In an in-depth interview with her about it, she gave the following reasons why:1) No micro-plastics. This cutting board is made of paper... which is weird, but strangely cool.2) It's dishwasher safe.3) It doesn't stain. (see picture with plastic cutting board)4) Decisive cutting. It has a very hard surface; harder than plastic.5) The hole makes it easy to grab and pull out of the cabinet.6) Very sturdy and durable, yet lighter than plastic.She said she likes it so much, she wants to also get other sizes. The cutting board is really thin, about half as thin as her old plastic one (see picture), which means she can store two of these in place of one plastic board.As a dude, my take on this cutting board is it's very rigid and tough... so tough I'd compare it to the toughness of my Toyota truck; which on the toughness scale ranks up there with the cockroach. I'd even bet a Slurpee this cutting board could double as a medieval battle shield in a pinch; though I'd never want to test that theory. It's a little pricey, but that's what toughness demands.After just over a month of regular family use, my wife is extremely pleased with her new cutting board... and that means Santa earned himself some badly needed honey points. Yes! A win for Mr. Claus!

I read a lot of reviews and watched a few online videos before taking the leap and ordering this. As soon as I unpacked it, I was hit with the pungent stink of formaldehyde. My mother had warned me that the “natural” materials were treated with chemicals to preserve them for consumer type use, but I thought that surely the smell was the packaging or the warehouse, so I kept it for a few days to air it out after washing it really well according to directions. Well, I should’ve listened to my mother. The smell only got worse when the board was wet, and didn’t fade at all. I tried to use it to cut up a cucumber one time. Once the knife made contact with the board, it left scratches and gouges even though I wasn’t pressing hard at all. The immediate breakdown of the board’s integrity combined with the smell was just too much for me. I returned it immediately after. Please don’t believe the hype. Stay safe. Trust your mother.

Love these cutting boards. Few scratches are noticeable after cutting meat. Easy to clean in dishwasher. Better than plastic or wood. I would buy again.