Why I buy this one ?
- Hardwood cutting board for chopping and slicing
- Oil finish with finger grooves for portability
- 3 inches thick, 18 inches square, 27 pounds
- Wash with warm, soapy water; occasionally restore with mineral oil
- One-year warranty

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What our customer's say!

"Heavy, but great block", I've had this block for 3 years. Part of that time it was stuck out in my garage receiving no care whatsoever. It's in my kitchen now and looks just as good as the day I got it. I oil it regularly with mineral oil and sand it once in a while. I haven't had any problems with cracking or warping. Really the only compliant is that at 3" thick this baby is HEAVY! That is a small trade off for such a functional and sturdy chopping block!

"Quality Cutting Board", Excellent quality - Great size. Considering the weight of this cutting board, it was a substantial savings when Amazon offered free delivery.

"good to use Catskill's oil", This review is in response to those who have had problems w/ cracking of their blocks. I hope it does not happen to me, of course, but after researching butcher-block oils for the safest, closest to all natural wood preservative, I have found Catskill's own product at: http://sunnykitchen.com/catskillcraftsmen/0111.html

It was not easy finding this, which is odd, for you would think w/ all of the wooden cutting boards, spoons, and spatulas out there it would be readily available.

I keep my block on a counter w/ a dry dishtowel over it when not in use. This way i can use the space for other things.
I coated my block multiple times before using it, and try to cut only dry/dried items on it, such as lettuce, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, potatoes, etc... As for tomatoes, onions and other wet items, i dry the board off quickly after any cutting. As for raw meats, i use a polypropylene cutting board that can go in the dishwasher.

I am still coating the board every once and awhile too. Using this block is a pleasure, and for 11 years in the restaurant business, this is a reminder of my past, and a pleasure to use. You can feel the knife cut into the board or make that sound after a chop, which is like hitting the sweet spot of a golf ball to any golfer. Crazy am i? Yes, of course, but enjoying cooking one-step more with this item!

Do not forget to protect your wooden spoons, spatulas and others too!
Cheers!

Good luck!


"Another voice in support of this GREAT CUTTING BOARD!", I have to admit that, after reading all the reviews, I was unsure whether I should order this. I wanted so badly for my experience with this board to be fabulous! The size of this board both in surface area and in depth was exactly what I was looking for. Two and a half years later, I can say without hesitation that this board is WONDERFUL. It is heavy and substantial. It stays out on my counter and I have never had to put any non-skid materials underneath it. It doesn't move unless I push it! I did buy mineral oil to treat the board. I was more religious about using it all over the board (both top and bottom and all sides) at first. But over the years I have slowed down my usage of the oil, and I tend to only oil the top cutting surface occasionally.

I have had absolutely no issue with cracking. I live in the Pacific Northwest, so I guess there is enough moisture in the air to prevent dryness. I have followed all the manufacturer's instructions on care, which I have to guess may be the key. Or I just got lucky and my slab is without imperfections that lead to cracking.

This cutting slab just makes me happy. I love it! I use it every day and have put it through its paces for the past two and a half years. I am confident that I will have it for many years to come. It was well worth the investment! Could've spent a lot more and not been as pleased.

"No splitting issues", I was concerned about splitting after all the reviews I read. I called Catskill Craftsmen direct, and they informed me that the splitting issues were the result of poor storage and improper care. When I purchased mine, I oiled it regularly (twice a week for the first month) and stored it upright on its edge. I haven't had an issue at all. You can't put this through a dishwasher or not oil it in very dry climates. Living in Louisiana, I was a little worried, but my chopping block is fine. Plus Catskill told me to call them direct with anymore issues. Great chopping block, great customer service!

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Not Durable", I bought this expensive board a few weeks ago because I thought it would last, since it's 3" thick. After using it two times and washing it according to recommendations (mild soapy water), the board warped and split. I was amazed until I read other reviews. Apparently, I'm not the only one having problems with this board. Don't waste your money.

"Excellent cutting board... but don't try to move it around!", I bought this board with the intent of using it as a stationary countertop cutting board. It works fantastic, wears very well, cleans up easy and looks great! But, if you want a board that's easy to move around you might want to try something a little lighter. This thing is a brick!

"catskill craftmen", please help me to get in touch with you, i bought this item on dec 5, 2000, there is a big split in it now i was under the inpression this board would last, please help, and take care of this for me thank you amy reichbach

"For a small kitchen, it's the best.", I don't have room for a butcher block. So I bought this cutting slab. I've had mine for almost two years now. I've washed it, soaped it, oiled it repeatedly. I've had to flatten metal sheets on it with a hammer. I've used it like any other work surface. I've sanded it numerous times. But when it comes to cutting and chopping, there's nothing like it except for a butcher block.

"Board is coming apart after only three weeks of use", I am very disappointed. My cutting board is evidently not glued properly. After only three weeks of use (and no soaking in soap and water), it's pulling apart. Shipping it back might be a little expensive (heavy, as you know). Will look into the one year warranty. Mkleiss

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