When properly maintained and oiled, a quality wood cutting board should last you a lifetime. When I interviewed chefs about their most essential cooking tools, Boos cutting boards came up more than once, and were praised for their thick (minimum 1-inch) design, and pleasurable cutting experience. The use of maple, for example, is preferred due to its naturally antibacterial properties, moisture-resistant nature, and tight grain (you don’t want any splitting or splintering). Plus, they look great. You can also use them as a serving board for your charcuterie and movie night spreads.
Below, I’ve selected two star John Boos contenders from the Wayfair sale — so let’s walk through the specs.
