7 Best Wooden Cutting Boards [Tested and Reviewed]

The Prestige reversible cutting board with a juice groove is from the long-established kitchenware maker John Boos. This maple wood cutting board has certification from the NSF, the internationally-recognized agency working in public safety and health. It makes a very satisfying sound when chopping and absorbs shock fantastically whenever a kitchen knife strikes down on it. It was also wonderful to see how stable our kitchen knife stayed while cutting.

The heaviness of this cutting board means it didn't budge at all when cutting ingredients. It also benefits from the juice grooves that can trap anything you chop and prevent spills. When we chopped carrots repeatedly, there was no staining and only faint signs of wear on the board surface. Even then, we had to look really carefully to see any signs of use. We believe that this cutting board is resistant to most wear and tear.

It can soak up a good amount of water, but this moisture dries up nicely after leaving it for about two hours to regain its smooth cutting surface again. There are exclusive maintenance oils and creams that claim to prevent cracking if you apply them periodically. Buy them as a set to make doing maintenance much easier on yourself. This is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to compromise on either a satisfying or easily usable cutting board.

This reversible cutting board is another by well-known kitchenware manufacturer John Boos. It's made with end-grain maple and bears the NSF mark, which is placed on products recognized for their safety related to public health. Compared to plastic cutting boards, it absorbs shock when struck by a kitchen knife and doesn't feel like you're chopping on a hard surface. It doesn't make any sharp cutting noises and actually produces a pleasant sound when used.

The weight of this cutting board keep it still while in use. Food stains do stick, but can be washed away easily. Orange-colored stains washed away after three rounds of mincing carrots on this cutting board. There were some faint kitchen knife marks, but we had to inspect quite closely to even see them. Besides some signs of use around the juice grooves, we didn't observe any others, and we feel this cutting board has great durability.

Although it retains moisture at first, the entire cutting board quickly returned to a smoother, dry state after two hours. You should give it the proper care it needs with the included Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream.

This end-grain cutting board by Ziruma is a mosaic wood cutting board made by assembling end pieces of teak together. It includes the maintenance product made exclusively for this cutting board, Ziruma Marvelous Wax, with purchase. It has a considerably sturdy build so we didn't notice any worrisome wear left on this cutting board. Kitchen knives actually left just a few marks.

We noticed no discoloration right after cutting up our ingredients and believe this is a good sign that it’s resistant to staining. It was mostly dry after leaving it for two hours and exhibited good potential to repel water and resist soaking up moisture.

The sheer weight provides an advantage to help it resist moving around while you're chopping up ingredients, although the solid cutting surface felt a bit unsatisfying to work with. There was a clanging noise that echoed, and it felt pretty similar to cutting on top of a plastic cutting board. Although it isn't the best if you want the most satisfying chopping experience, it'll become your prized possession in the kitchen if you keep up with proper care using the included maintenance products.

The edge-grain carving board by Teakhaus, a manufacturer known for making their products from teak wood, is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for being sourced from sustainably and ethically managed forests. This cutting board is so heavy and stable that it won't budge even when pushed, let alone while chopping. Furthermore, it dries quickly and repels water easily. Two hours after wetting its surface, every wet spot was completely gone.

We believe this cutting board is pretty resistant to wear, even though upon close inspection we could see signs of use when it was wet, and some shallow marks after we minced carrots on it. We saw no discoloration or staining after testing, however.

On the other hand, while it does have less shock and impact compared to a plastic cutting board, the surface is so solid that it isn't the kindest to your knife's edge. This cutting board is best suited for someone who values damage-resistance over a satisfying cutting experience.

This carving board by Bambusi is made of bamboo. This is a reversible cutting board where one side is smooth to chop vegetables and fruits, while the other side has a ridged center to hold poultry or meat in place while you cut.

While the juice grooves stayed a bit moist, overall, the board dried quite quickly over two hours and returned to a proper smooth state. Some light cuts and wear were found when mincing carrots, but each one could only be seen upon close inspection. We noticed some signs of use here and there, but overall observed nothing too concerning. We don't think this cutting board can be easily worn out because we didn't even see any staining prior to washing it.

You can also chop with peace of mind thanks to the weight of this cutting board providing a stable anchoring effect. However, the surface is rather firm, so you'll notice a jarring clacking noise while cutting. It may feel like you're just cutting on a tabletop, so if you're looking for something satisfying to chop on, this may not be the best option for you.

The large teak wood cutting board by Sonder Los Angeles boasts fantastic moisture resistance. The steps you need to take for proper maintenance are listed on the manufacturer's official website. Water is easily repelled off this board, making moisture struggle to ever penetrate the surface of it. Even if there were some spots that felt a little damp, it became predominantly smooth again after letting it dry for two hours.

You also don't need to worry about this cutting board moving around while you slice up ingredients, given its tremendous weight. There were some faint scratches after we finished mining carrots, but nothing that bothered us too much. Although there was a slight amount of orange staining, it came right off after giving it a good scrub. The surface of this cutting board is slick and feels a bit like plastic. Using a kitchen knife causes a clanking noise that sounds as if you're striking against something a little too solid. It's not meant for anyone that is looking for a satisfying experience with their cutting board.

This set by Kikcoin includes three different sized cutting boards that are all made of wood. It includes anti-slip silicone feet that you can attach if you like. Although they have a hard cutting surface, compared to a cutting board made of plastic, they make less noise and will absorb shock pretty well. We were able to cut ingredients without attaching the anti-slip feet, as the weight of these boards already makes it so they won't budge.

The cutting board that has juice grooves also helps to prevent spills. There wasn't the slightest bit of discoloration and only extremely shallow marks left by our kitchen knife. We saw the smallest signs of use, but these boards are highly durable and won't easily display much wear and tear. On the other hand, each board felt damp when wet and the corners and juice grooves remained moist even after we let them dry after two hours. You'll need to dry these cutting boards somewhere well ventilated each time you give them a wash.