| Totally Bamboo Big Kahuna Cutting Board |
From the original bamboo cutting board company, Totally Bamboo, this cutting board is a beautiful, functional, ecologically sound addition to any kitchen. Bamboo is 16% harder than maple, making it an excellent cutting surface. Bamboo is actually a grass that grows to a harvestable height of 60 feet in about 3 to 5 years, growing as much as 2 feet per day. It has an extensive root system that continually sends up new shoots, naturally replenishing itself. It does not require replanting, making it one of the most renewable resources known. Totally Bamboo uses 'Moso' timber bamboo which is neither a food source nor a habitat for the Giant Panda. Totally Bamboo's cutting boards are assembled with approved food-grade glue -- none of their products are made with formaldehyde-based glue. No dyes or stains are used in the manufacturing process. The pleasing designs are created by using the naturally-occurring variations within the wood grain. Totally Bamboo prides itself on using only premium hand-selected bamboo, innovative design, exemplary craftmanship, and fair labor policies.
| Totally Bamboo Big Kahuna Cutting Board Product By Totally Bamboo |
Product Features- Bamboo is a renewable resource, making this an environmentally sound choice
- Bamboo is 16% harder and more durable than maple.
- Only food-safe, formaldehyde-free glue is used in assembly
- No dyes or stains are used -- color is permanent and will not fade or wash out
- Made with premium, hand selected bamboo -- variety chosen is neither a food source nor a habitat for the Giant Panda
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- I have been through a number of cutting boards because I leave it next to my sink and use it constantly. I need a deep one because I am tall and the standard countertop is too low for me resulting in backaches. A couple of very expensive, made-in-Vermont boards have split on me - probably because of moisture. I have had the Big Kahuna for over a year now and it is like new. I have used it daily and it shows no sign of wear. The feet keep it up off the counter so moisture isn't a problem. I highly recommend this cutting board.
- I bought this for a friend of mine as a wedding gift. They had a small, worthless cutting board on their registry, so I decided to buy them a legitimate piece of kitchen equipment. While I have not personally used the cutting board, I had what you might call "gifters remorse" upon wrapping it up for my pal. I had the urge to keep it and buy them the crappy one they asked for. The thing is just massive.
If you've spent any time in the kitchen, you are well aware of the numerous benefits of a large, heavy cutting board (and a good knife). Small, flimsy cutting boards slide around, warp, things fall off the side, they jump when you really pound them, spilling juices and such all over the place....Not so with cutting boards of this size and weight. Whether you're cracking lobsters, chopping onions, or deboning chickens, a sturdy cutting board such as this will make your life in the kitchen infinitely easier. I should know, I'm a classically trained french chef. Anyway, spend the cash and get yourself a real cutting board. Just make sure you measure your countertops first.
- This is a well crafted and very attractive cutting board. It arrived in perfect condition, and we let it soak overnight with a liberal covering of mineral oil which you can get from any pharmacy or department store (oddly enough) in the laxative section. The minearal oil (food grade) will help keep the wood from drying, cracking, and splitting.
This board looks great, but it's HUGE! When we first placed it on our counter (marble slab island), we thought, "what have we bought?". We like the large cutting area, but with the legs, it sits several inches high on the counter. I considered trying to remove the legs to drop it an inch and let it sit flat on the counter, but the legs were very sturdily attached. Rather than mess up this beauty with my hammer, saw, and vice-grips, we decided to see if we get used to the height after a week or two. (Kind of like our first big-screen TV -- it seemed like a monster when we first placed it in the room, but quickly seemed 'normal' size.)
This is a finely crafted board and I recommend it if you have a good-size counter. We've gone through several cheaper boards in the $50 range, and they didn't last. This guy seems like it will be around for a long time.
