Talenan Kotak Slat

The TALENAN KOTAK SLAT is a rectangular food preparation board constructed entirely from solid teak wood. Teak is a dense, close-grained tropical hardwood containing natural oils that resist moisture penetration, warping, and bacterial growth. The visible grain pattern varies across each individual board, displaying linear streaks of golden-brown and honey tones that darken gradually with age and exposure to light. The wood surface is sanded to a smooth finish without the application of synthetic varnishes or chemical sealants, leaving a natural matte texture in direct contact with food items.

The board measures 23.00 centimeters in width, 18.00 centimeters in depth, and has a total height of 2.50 centimeters. The overall weight is 0.35 kilograms, making it light enough to lift and transport with one hand while maintaining sufficient mass to prevent sliding during standard cutting tasks. The thickness of 2.50 centimeters provides structural rigidity, preventing the wood from bending under downward pressure from a chef’s knife or cleaver.

The physical construction features a slatted design. Instead of a single, continuous flat slab of wood, the surface consists of multiple parallel wooden slats separated by narrow negative spaces. These slats are joined together using internal dowels and water-resistant wood adhesive, creating a grid structure. This slatted configuration serves a specific mechanical and practical purpose in kitchen environments. When washing produce, meats, or baked goods on the board, liquids drain through the gaps rather than pooling on the surface. This prevents food items from sitting in standing water or excess juices during preparation.

The edges of the rectangular frame are rounded to a uniform radius, removing sharp 90-degree corners to prevent splintering and to facilitate comfortable handling. The perimeter frame surrounds the slatted center, providing a rigid boundary that maintains the 23.00 by 18.00 centimeter footprint. The underside of the board features flat-planed contact points that rest evenly on countertops, minimizing lateral movement during slicing, dicing, and chopping operations.

Maintenance requirements for this teak construction involve routine hand washing with mild soap and warm water. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended, as prolonged immersion in hot water and high-drying cycles strip the natural oils from the teak, leading to surface cracking and fiber separation. Periodic application of food-grade mineral oil or beeswax helps maintain the moisture resistance of the wood and preserves the original color depth of the teak grain.

The compact dimensions of 23 cm by 18 cm make this board suitable for specific, localized kitchen tasks such as slicing lemons, cutting small cheeses, chopping garnishes, or serving individual portions of bread and appetizers. Due to the slatted construction, the board is less suited for high-liquid tasks involving heavy fluid runoff unless placed over a sink or a secondary collection tray. The 0.35 kg weight allows for vertical storage in tight cabinet slots, narrow knife block areas, or hanging from a standard kitchen hook through an edge or corner, provided a hole is drilled by the user, as the stock model ships without a pre-drilled hanging aperture. The teak material reacts minimally to knife blades, absorbing the impact of the steel edge to reduce dulling compared to glass, stone, or synthetic plastic cutting surfaces.