Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 8-Inch × 6-Inch, Nutmeg

I own six of these in various sizes and have used them for years. They are made of a composite material which is extremely versatile. The surface, although somewhat resembling wood, doesn't cut like a wood board, eliminating splinters while withstanding constant use by very sharp knives. The hardness of the board does not harm the sharpness of my Shun knives. The boards are thin and light, which makes them easy to handle and store. The surface will not absorb liquids as witnessed by how fast they air dry after washing. Clean up is a snap - rinse, quick wipe with some Dawn on a sponge, rinse, air dry. I have never put them in a dishwasher (why would you?), so I can't speak to that. I do use a fancy, thick maple cutting board for aesthetic effect when carving at table, but rarely because of the cleaning and seasoning I have to do afterwards.As the title says, the Epicurean cutting boards are the finest available. I'd be hard pressed to say what else I could possibly want in a cutting board.

This is a great cutting board. It is sturdy and doesn't scratch at all. It is a great value and stores easily because it is so thin. It is functional for cutting veggies or meat and things like bread. It doesn't slide around on the counter when I'm cutting. And I love that it is not plastic or wood so I don't have to worry about any of the toxic chemicals in plastic or bacteria getting trapped in wood. It is made of a composite material.

My wife likes to cook, so she asked for this fancy cutting board for Christmas. She was a good girl last year, so Santa obliged. She absolutely loves this cutting board. In an in-depth interview with her about it, she gave the following reasons why:1) No micro-plastics. This cutting board is made of paper... which is weird, but strangely cool.2) It's dishwasher safe.3) It doesn't stain. (see picture with plastic cutting board)4) Decisive cutting. It has a very hard surface; harder than plastic.5) The hole makes it easy to grab and pull out of the cabinet.6) Very sturdy and durable, yet lighter than plastic.She said she likes it so much, she wants to also get other sizes. The cutting board is really thin, about half as thin as her old plastic one (see picture), which means she can store two of these in place of one plastic board.As a dude, my take on this cutting board is it's very rigid and tough... so tough I'd compare it to the toughness of my Toyota truck; which on the toughness scale ranks up there with the cockroach. I'd even bet a Slurpee this cutting board could double as a medieval battle shield in a pinch; though I'd never want to test that theory. It's a little pricey, but that's what toughness demands.After just over a month of regular family use, my wife is extremely pleased with her new cutting board... and that means Santa earned himself some badly needed honey points. Yes! A win for Mr. Claus!

Have used only a few times and it is a good cutting board. Easy on knives and don’t have to worry about bits of plastic transferring to food. Says it is dishwasher safe but I wash by hand since it does contain wood.

Epicurian always comes through and have always loved their cutting boards. They are almost indestructible. I bought 2 of them 5 years ago with rubber ends that keep it from moving around. This one does move around a bit, as it has no rubber feet (they make ones that do, just not in this size), not when cutting but wiping with a rag, it will move. Perfect size for what I need. I bought a different unknown brand first, for just a bit less but it was warped, no matter which side I placed it, it would not sit flat. Just stick with Epicurian and pay the small increase. You will have it for years after all.

This cutting board is lightweight, cleans easy and it’s durable.

I was hesitant to buy these because of all the reviews about the smell. I’d used these for a cooking class and liked them so I gambled and bought one. I didn’t notice any smell after the first wash or after running it through the dishwasher. I got a second one and have been using them daily and it’s been great. Well built, easy on my knives and not plastic. 10/10 would recommend.

I already had a black one of these and love it . I do a lot of meal prep at home and having another workhorse like this keeps the flow going without having to stop and scrub . Mostly I just stand them up in my dishwasher for a wash. And they're ready for the next day . Or during the day an easy soapy water scrub in the sink and let air dry. Quality product . And the brown looks good . Good value