J.K. Adams 20-Inch-by-6-Inch Maple Wood Artisan Bread Plank

It's beautiful and seems to hold up well to cutting my produce. BUT!!!! when I first opened it I was surprised with a somewhat cheesy, sour smell. I washed them (I got 2) in warm soapy water and dried them. The odor seemed to be gone and I was happy. The smell returned, though somewhat diminished when I used it and it got wet in the sink before I could get some soap on it. It still, after drying it, has a slight cheesy smell to it. I guess and I'm hoping that it will lose the smell enirely with time. It might be from the oil that the manufacturer uses to "cure it" with.

“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” - William MorrisSome of the reviews here on Amazon must be for a different product as they are talking about a glass dome. Well, this review is for the product of the Hardwood Artisan Paddle Shaped Cutting Board. I was worried when I first purchased this as people had mentioned the board cracking. The reviews were confusing since I wanted a cutting board and not a glass domed product. Because I loved the beautiful design so much I decided to just go with it and purchase this board. I am so glad I did! This board is beautiful and has helped up so well with daily use for seven months now. When I was first shopping for cutting boards I came across another Amazon reviewer who mentioned two products and how they conditioned their cutting board. I purchased both the Howard's Butcher Block Conditioner and the Howard's Butcher Block and Cutting Board Oil. When I first received this cutting board (and the other J.K. Adams Bread Plank I purchased) I conditioned them all with the conditioner. Then, for a little while, whenever I used the board I put a tiny bit of the oil on and rubbed it in with a paper towel. My cutting boards are beautiful and both the oil and conditioner are going to last me forever. About three months ago I had a baby so I got lazy and stopped putting the oil on. My boards are still beautiful. You can tell a difference in using the oil versus not so I definitely recommend it. All in all, these are incredibly beautiful and useful boards. For those who are looking for a high quality, durable, and beautiful board this definitely fits the bill. I keep them on my counter just behind my favorite pottery mixing bowls and oil cruet and they make my kitchen look lovely.

This oval-shaped cutting board is beautiful, but it is not 14" X 18-1/2" as described. It is only 8-1/2" X 14-1/2".

Wood is what it says, I bought it at request of daughter in law. It works for her, I find it too thick and if I were to buy a wood narrow plank would want it thinner. But good looking and works

For those individuals who complain about the boards cracking or splitting I ask the following. Are you putting the boards in the dishwasher? Are you placing the boards on the stove or inside the oven? Splitting and cracking? How are you caring for the boards? I've had 2 of these boards for about 7-8 months and they are in perfect condition, and I use them a few times per day. I DO NOT wash these boards with hot water. I wipe them down with a very damp sponge after each use and each board has been oiled at least 12-16 times. These are the best and most attractive boards I have ever owned and I can tell at this point that there are no indications of any problems looming in the future. I will update this review if problems do occur, but I doubt that will happen. Purchase this company's boards with confidence. But, do oil the boards before using them, even the first time!

I cook often and this paddle style cutting board has been excellent in ease. Simply chop and scrape off into the pot.I have always found the larger boards more cumbersome since they were stationary and I had to scoop up the cut vegetables and add to the pot, sometimes making a mess around my gas cooktop burners. The shape and size of this paddle board makes it easily mobile and user friendly.I have used it at least 5 times a week for nearly a year and it is still in good condition. Despite regular applications of mineral oil (purchased from Williams Sonoma), a slight crack formed towards the end of the board, opposite the handle. The crack has not affected its usability in any way.I have been completely satisfied with this board and I am back to purchase a second one to help out during those marathon cooking days when I don't want to stop to wash an item before reusing. I'm ready to throw out my other small boards, since this one is my favorite!

This seemed like a great cutting board and worked pretty well for several months, until the individual planks started to separate. I never immersed in water and just wiped it down and dried it immediately to clean. I even oiled it once every few weeks, but it didn't matter. I'm not sure if this is a problem with all cutting boards that have joined wood, or this one in particular. But my advice would be to stay away from cutting boards that have joined wood and see if you can find ones that are made out of a single piece, which would help avoid this issue. See attached photo.

This cake plate is just what I needed for my kitchen. I have a 7 year old and those glass pedestal cake plates are just a disaster waiting to happen. This is convenient for both of us. The wood does have an odor when it came out of the box though it may be the oil that was used to cure it. I love the hand crafted nature of this product.

The item I received was the round 13 inch cutting board, and it's a shame that it looks used.. Meaning that it has dents almost like a knife stabbed it in random places. A little disappointed as I was hoping to use this as a meat and cheese serving board for a party and it doesn't look very nice, but it'll be just fine to use as a cutting board. Can't complain too much for the price I paid for it!

Like it. Great size and very sturdy.

beautiful product. just be sure to wipe down once you are finished. the paddle handle is the best feature and it is made in North America which I like

An amazing gift to give anyone who likes a nice kitchen décor or loves to cook. Great wood grain. Great price.