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Get the Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board for a great price [View in a Web browser →]( [America's Test Kitchen] EXCLUSIVE DEAL [TODAY ONLY — SAVE 24% and get FREE SHIPPING →]( [Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board]( [Deal Day 4]( SAVE 24% on our Highest-Rated Cutting Board Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board $104.95 $79.95 FREE SHIPPING [BUY NOW]( [We maintain strict objectivity in all testing. Learn more →]( The Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board is the last cutting board you’ll ever need. This phenomenal cutting board offers plenty of space, a knife-friendly surface, and longevity with minimal fuss. [Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board]( winner HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board Roomy, knife-friendly, and exceptionally durable, this teak slab was worth every penny. It resisted warping and cracking, showed only minor scratches, never seemed “thirsty,” and—despite its heft—was easy to lift and clean, thanks to handholds on each end. The board offers an impressive 18 by 24-inch cutting surface and is 1.5 inches thick. REVIEWED IN COOK’S illustrated September 2011 [Cutting 3/3, Durability 3/3, User-Friendliness 3/3] KEY: good ★★★ fair ★★ poor ★ [SAVE 24%]( BONUS OFFER WITH TODAY’S DEAL Save 30% on Cooking At Home with Bridget & Julia 150 Recipes Hand Selected by America’s Favorite Cooking Duo. [Book Cover]( $35.00 $24.50 [BUY NOW]( [Testing Cutting Boards]( How we tested cutting boards We diced onions, chopped chipotle chiles, minced herbs, and hacked up chicken thighs. Boards with a slight “grip” that kept the blade (and food) from sliding around got higher marks. Those that dulled a knife were downgraded. We gave copies of each board to test cooks for three months of hard-core use. After testing was complete, we shoved each board off the countertop. Our ideal: no warping, splitting, cracking, or splintering, and only minimal gouging or scuffing. [Counter drop test]( Roominess and countertop stability were key, but a good board also was a snap to maneuver (handles were a plus), came clean easily, and didn’t require frequent oiling or special care. [SAVE 24%]( [Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board]( Our favorite, the Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board, was a cut above the rest: Good on Knives The soft, subtly textured surface of this wooden board offers just enough give and “grip” for a knife to stick lightly with each stroke when prepping ingredients. Plastic can be too slick for a knife’s edge to grip, and if a cutting surface is too tough and unyielding, it can quickly wear down the blade. Natural Durability Teak, a tropical wood, contains tectoquinones , components of oily resins that are resistant to moisture, allowing this particular board to survive far better than other wood and bamboo models. (Sailboats and expensive outdoor furniture are often made of teak because it can withstand the elements.) Even after four weeks of use, one Proteak cutting board never appeared “thirsty” or at risk for shrinking, splitting, or cracking. Even more impressive, after months of slicing, chopping, hacking, and washing, it retained its satiny, flat surface. [Natural durability of teak wood]( Minimal Upkeep Most wooden cutting boards require oiling six or seven times a year, but the Proteak is naturally moisture-resistant and should require oiling only once or twice per year. Warp-resistant Engineering The edge-grain Proteak board is made from planks in which the grain runs parallel to the surface. The planks absorb less moisture and showed no evidence of warping. Compare this construction to end-grain boards, where blocks of wood are glued together with the exposed grain facing up, allowing the board to easily soak up liquid. The end-grain models in our testing lineup began to warp—and eventually split—after just a few rinses in the sink. Easy to Clean A scrub with hot soapy water is all that’s required to keep this wooden board sanitized. We were so determined to quantify cleaning method efficacy that we sent a stack of different cutting boards to a lab, where they were colonized with salmonella and then washed with hot soapy water or sprayed with bleach solution or undiluted vinegar. All methods were equally effective at reducing bacteria to less than 10 CFUs (colony-forming units). We asked an outside lab to compare wood, plastic, bamboo, and composite cutting boards to see if any particular material harbored more bacteria after washing. All of the materials we tested came back perfectly clean. don’t miss your chance to save 24%! $104.95 $79.95 FREE SHIPPING [BUY NOW]( Kits for Cooks [Home Cake Decorating Kit]( Must-have tools for cakes that look as good as they taste. [Learn More →]( [Home Canning Kit]( Our curated canning kit will give you the tools, know-how, and confidence to become an expert canner in no time. 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