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Joe Cilinceon

Matthew L. Martin wrote:
> (no spam) wrote:
>> One thing I did find out about cutting boards
>>>> is to avoid the bamboo ones.
>>>>
>>> What is it that you dislike about bamboo boards?
>>
>> Never bought one because of advice I received when checking into
>> cutting boards. I was told they had a slick surface and everyone I
>> talked to that had purchased one hated it.
>>
>> Did look at them at BB&B and they do feel slick to the touch.
>
> I have several bamboo cutting boards. I experience no real difference
> between bamboo and maple except the bamboo I have is much thicker and
> heavier than maple. I like them better than the South American
> hardwood Faberware I otherwise have to buy because SWMBO won't stop
> soaking cutting boards in the sink.
>
> Matthew

I have a couple of Bamboo knife blocks and my only problem with it as a
cutting board is the fact it isn't solid pieces of wood. It is really a
laminate the same with flooring. I've never used a Bamboo cutting board so I
can't say what it is really like and could be just fine. I just have my
doubts about the binding material they would use to make a board.

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Joe Cilinceon