Canadian Maple Cutting Board (12x16x3/4) L12160

If I'm going to review this product fairly, I want to give you a background as to why I chose it and why for now, it is a satisfactory board. I'm located in vancouver, Canada. I've had my eye on a Boos Block for some time, specifically the 20x15x1.5 Inch maple block. The prices here in Canada are stupid, add to that taxes and delivery and the item ends up costing three times the amount you would pay in the USA (which is 22 miles from where I live). I tried finding a like product on Amazon.ca but nothing turned up that would satisfy me. So I decided upon this block, firstly because it is Canadian maple, it's made locally, and price + shipping was reasonable. The product size wise is quite smaller than what I wanted (I compromised on the measurements in case I was making a huge mistake by ordering the larger board. But it has turned out to be the most convenient size whereas I can leave it on the counter or put it away (which is my preference currently).Packaging was satisfactory, delivery was a bit slow. Max for the performance of the board. It's OK. It's not a grippy as I would like (when your knife meets the board there is little satisfactory meeting of the board and the blade. I'm by no means an expert but it seems to me that you get what you pay for.For the price as a gift it's lovely. When I get my boos block I'll use this one for meat, then when it splits or spoils will eventually get a nice butchers block.As regards the physical appearance, it is a bit off with regards to a huge red stripe running down an otherwise golden board. It was very rough when I got it, so I treated it to some mineral oil and boos block cream, with the intention of making it stain free and water resistant. It's so dry it will need lots of overnight coats.It's not a bad block, suitable for a student, a mom, a budding chef, someone on a budget, irregular cook...You will like it, just make sure you give it some love, lots of mineral oil at night and let it saturate, wipe off in the morning. Repeat every day for a week. Then once a week, once a month and then once every few months.The size is good for washing in the sink (I live in a open plan townhouse with a double sink, it fits just fine to wash quickly (don't soak). Wipe it down with a clean cloth or paper towel, but if you have to wash, do so with very weak 1:10 detergent (1) to water (10), dry it off and stand upright to dry getting air all around is good.Sorry for the disjointed review it 12.30am and I'm a tired mum of two. Best of luck.

After studying all of the various wooden cutting boards available on Amazon I opted for this one. The price was right and it looked like it would do the trick and I must say I am very pleased. It's solidly constructed with zero flex, the size is great (I considered the 18 x 24 model but eventually opted for a slightly smaller format), and frankly it's rather beautiful, which is a bonus, especially when compared to your standard polypropylene board. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, and in fact I am so pleased that I decided to finally write my first product review on Amazon after countless transactions over the years. As it is made from wood there could be some variation from board to board but I am fairly confident that you can't go wrong with a Labell-made board!

Received this cutting board and it's as described but it's splitting. I've had this cutting board for about a week and a half. Be very careful cleaning it and try not to use too much water.

No issues

I oiled it twice before starting to use this but the board developed a slight warp and coming apart a bit along the glued seams. But 8 months later it hasn't gotten any worse. I recently got some beeswax so I'll make a conditioner and see how long the board will last then.