Cutting Board 5

The CUTTING BOARD 5 measures 44.00 cm in width, 12.00 cm in depth, and has a thickness of 2.50 cm. This rectangular surface area provides adequate space for slicing, chopping, and staging small to medium-sized food items during meal preparation. Weighing solidly on the countertop, the board remains stable during knife work due to its dense hardwood composition and low center of gravity.

Crafted entirely from solid teak, the board exhibits the natural characteristics inherent to this specific timber. Teak contains high levels of natural oils and rubber, which inhibit moisture absorption and reduce the likelihood of warping, cracking, or splitting when exposed to frequent washing and food juices. The grain pattern runs linearly along the 44-centimeter length, displaying tight, uniform variations in golden-brown and honey hues. These visual variations are unique to each individual board, reflecting the growth rings of the harvested tree.

The 2.50 cm thickness ensures structural integrity, preventing bowing under downward pressure from cleavers, chef’s knives, or heavy ingredients. Both the top and bottom faces are planed flat and sanded to a smooth finish, leaving the surface free of splinters or rough patches while maintaining enough friction to keep ingredients from sliding uncontrollably during cuts. The edges are cut at sharp, clean 90-degree angles, creating a streamlined profile that sits flush against countertops or fits neatly into narrow storage slots.

The 12.00 cm depth makes this board particularly suitable for specialized tasks such as slicing baguettes, chopping garnishes, mincing herbs, or preparing single-portion ingredients where a standard, oversized butcher block is unnecessary. Its slender footprint allows it to occupy minimal space on crowded kitchen islands or tabletops. Furthermore, this proportion enables users to lift and tilt the board easily with one hand to transfer chopped ingredients directly into pans, bowls, or storage containers.

Maintenance of the CUTTING BOARD 5 requires routine hand washing with mild dish soap and warm water, followed by immediate drying with a towel. Submerging the board in standing water or placing it inside an automated dishwasher will degrade the wood fibers and strip the natural oils, leading to surface degradation. Periodic application of food-grade mineral oil or beeswax preserves the moisture barrier, prevents the timber from drying out, and maintains the matte luster of the teak surface over years of consistent use. The natural density of the teak also resists deep knife scarring better than softer woods like pine or maple, meaning fewer deep grooves where bacteria can accumulate over time. The exposed end grain and face grain are sealed during manufacturing without the use of synthetic lacquers or chemical varnishes, ensuring that food placed directly on the surface contacts only natural hardwood.