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Don't Miss Out on Our Exclusive Week of Deals! [View in a Web browser]( [America's Test Kitchen Exclusive Holiday Deal: Save 24% on Our Highest-Rated Heavy-Duty Cutting Board]( Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board $104.95 $79.95 FREE SHIPPING [shop now]( This phenomenal cutting board offers plenty of space, a knife-friendly surface, and longevity with minimal fuss. winner HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Proteak Edge Grain Teak Cutting Board Our old favorite wins again: Its smooth, medium-hard, reversible teak surface provided plenty of room to work, was a pleasure to cut on, and required the least maintenance. It was light enough to lift comfortably (especially since it had finger grips on the sides) but heavy enough to be stable for most tasks, though a few users noted that it wobbled occasionally. It picked up some knife scars but was otherwise highly durable, resisting cracking, warping, and staining, thanks to naturally oily resins that helped condition the board. And it's a stunner: Sleek, elegant, and richly colored, it was, as one tester noted, “less like a Toyota and more like a Corvette.” One caveat: Because teak contains microscopic bits of silica, it can wear down blades faster than other types of wood. But in our opinion, this fact doesn't detract from this board's stellar performance. originally REVIEWED IN COOK’S illustrated september 2011 Updated April 2019 [Ease of Use: 3/3, Maintenance: 3/3, Stability: 2.5/3, Durability: 2.5/3] KEY: good ★★★ fair ★★ poor ★ Sale Ends Tonight: Save 24% [BUY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST]( 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. To test whether some types of wood dulled knives faster than others, we teamed up with Autodesk Technology Center in Boston, using one of their robots to simulate long-term use. A robotic arm allowed us to simulate long-term use, making 5,000 cuts on each board with a new, factory-sharpened knife. 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. 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. Good on Knives It’s soft enough to provide a luxurious cutting experience but hard enough to be relatively durable. 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. Sale Ends Tonight: Save 24% [BUY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST]( 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. 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. $104.95 $79.95 FREE SHIPPING [BUY NOW]( Upcoming Deals [Wednesday - Sunday, 12/11 - 12/15: Last-Chance Sale.]( Objectivity first, last, and always. America’s Test Kitchen does not accept advertising and conducts equipment tests without the knowledge of product manufacturers. Exclusive equipment offers are sourced only after the test results have been published in our magazines and on our websites. 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