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Plus, $5 off every $50 order. Hurry, limited-time offer! [America's Test Kitchen Shop] [View in a Web browser]( [STACK ON THE SAVINGS. Discounts day after day! Perfect gifts, ready to ship!]( [SAVE 25% on Our Highest-Rated Heavy-Duty Cutting Board]( SAVE 25% on Our Highest-Rated Heavy-Duty Cutting Board Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board $119.99 $89.99 FREE SHIPPING [BUY NOW]( This phenomenal cutting board offers plenty of space, a knife-friendly surface, and longevity with minimal fuss. [Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board]( winner HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain 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. Ease of Use: ★★★   Maintenance: ★★★   Stability: ★★½   Durability: ★★½   KEY: good ★★★ fair ★★ poor ★ Sale Ends Soon: Save 25% [Buy While Supplies Last]( The perfect recipes for your Proteak cutting board [The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook. Featured Recipe: Stuffed Eggplant with Bulgur. ORDER NOW.]( [America's Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary TV Show Cookbook. Featured Recipe: Peri Peri Grilled Chicken. ORDER NOW.]( [For layout only]( [Image of cutting boards that were tested]( 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. 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. [Image of robotic arm cutting into a cutting board with a knife]( 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. Sale Ends Soon: Save 25% [Buy While Supplies Last]( Plus, $5 off $50 orders! More perfect recipes for your Proteak cutting board [The Ultimate Meal-Prep Cookbook. Featured Recipe: Stir-Fried Pork, Eggplant, and Onions. ORDER NOW.]( [Nutritious Delicious. Featured Recipe: Chinese Chicken Salad. SAVE 53%.]( [For layout only]( [Image of Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Boards]( How We Tested Cutting Boards 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. [Close up image of the Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board]( 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. [LIMITED-TIME DEAL: SAVE 25% on the Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board]( Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board $119.99 $89.99 [BUY NOW]( [STACK ON THE SAVINGS. $5 off every $50 spent and free shipping. $20 off any $150+ order.]( Keep your eyes on your inbox for daily discounts (and better cooking) ahead [YESTERDAY'S OFFER: Baking Books]( [TODAY'S DEAL: Teakhaus by Proteak Edge Grain Cutting Board]( [COMING 12.07: Aarke Soda Machine]( Offer valid through December 6, 2021 or while SUPPLIES LAST, whichever is earlier. Stack on the Savings credits applied at checkout. $5 off every $50 spent up to $149.99. $20 off orders of $150 or more. Web memberships and magazine and ATK Kids Box subscription purchases do not count towards $5 and $20 credits. Free shipping on orders of $40 or more. Customers can use one coupon code per ATK Shop order. 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