Chicago Cutlery Woodworks 19-1/2" x 13-1/2" Cutting Board Review

The board is the right size for carving up a whole chicken and the "moat", while modest in width/depth, kept the counters clean.Another plus is that it is reasonably light for its size.The one small surprise for me is that the wood is so very dry.It soaked up two very generous applications of mineral oil very quickly.If it doesn't come with oiling instructions, you'll still want to oil it as soon as possible and perhaps with multiple applications each spaced out by a day.

New comments:
After seasoning the board, hand washing, and 6 months of happy use, the board split along a glued joint. This happened after it had been sitting on the counter for a week under the weight of a homemade loaf of bread and a medium-weight glass cake cover. My best guess is that the board had become just slightly (and most imperceptively) warped and the constant distributed weight provided enough stress to crack apart the glue overnight -- 6+" of it! I know nothing about woodworking but I doubt that seasoning alone can strengthen a joint or prevent minor warpage. So I'm lowering the product to a 3 star rating.

1/17/08:Maybe I need a life but I just thought I'd add that there has been no further splitting after 1.5 years of use.I guess nothing is perfect and I certainly still enjoy using the board very much.

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Product Description:
Chicago Cutlery Woodworks collection of high-quality cutting boards are constructed of kiln-dried Brazilian Cherry wood so it won't dull your knives. The perimeter groove reduces messes by collecting juices from fruits while cutting, virtually eliminating spillage from the board surface. This is a great tool to protect countertops, serve cheeses and cold-cuts, and transport food from one area to another.

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