The 7 Best Bamboo Cutting Boards

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in April of 2016. If bamboo cutting boards are prone to warping and splitting and need to be hand washed and carefully maintained to ensure a long life, why do so many cooks insist on using them? Perhaps because they're naturally antibacterial, environmentally friendly, gentler on knives than other materials, and they look great in your kitchen. If all that is important to you, then check out our selections. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 28 times since it was first published in April of 2016. If bamboo cutting boards are prone to warping and splitting and need to be hand washed and carefully maintained to ensure a long life, why do so many cooks insist on using them? Perhaps because they're naturally antibacterial, environmentally friendly, gentler on knives than other materials, and they look great in your kitchen. If all that is important to you, then check out our selections. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Top Notch Kitchenware End Grain

This Top Notch Kitchenware End Grain (around $40) is solid enough to stand up to a meat cleaver or a tenderizing hammer. At two inches thick and with nonslip rubber feet, it's more of a serious butcher's block than a mere cutting board.

Fits in most kitchen drawers
Inset handles for easy carrying
Will not absorb odors

2. Simpli Better Multi-function

For those who want something super convenient, the Simpli Better Multi-function (around $59) includes four trays with lids to help keep whatever you slice and dice organized. When you're finished chopping an onion, simply push it through the hole into the container beneath.

Trays are dishwasher safe
Ideal for small kitchens
Helps reduce mess

3. Kitchen Board

Flip over the dual-purpose Kitchen Board (about $15) from Bamboochef and you have a grooved side for draining juices from foods. Large enough for most needs, it has natural antimicrobial properties that will help resist bacteria and odors.

Excellent value for the price
Sanded to a fine finish
Lifetime warranty

4. Totally Bamboo Pro Long

Made for demanding chefs, the Totally Bamboo Pro Long (about $140) measures a generous 22 by 16 inches, making it big enough to handle watermelons and turkeys. Its deep juice groove helps keep your counters clean, and its nonslip feet keep it from sliding as you work.

Beautiful checkered design
Gentler on knives than plastic
A pricey option

5. CC Boards 3-Piece

The CC Boards 3-Piece (appx. $33) are so handsome you'll almost feel bad about getting them covered with food and using a knife on them. Each piece in the set sports an attractive two-tone design and a juice groove to make cleanup easier.

Three sizes in set
Built-in handles
Prone to cracking

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6. Totally Bamboo Three Piece Set

Though free of fancy frills or features, this Totally Bamboo Three Piece Set (about $13) is affordable and reliable and gets the job done reliably. With three sizes to choose from, you can select the one that's perfect for any given preparation job.

One-year warranty
Clean easily with soap and water
Tend to warp over time

7. Organic Extra Large

This Organic Extra Large (around $20) from Greener Chef costs a bit more than comparable models of a similar size, but you get a lifetime free replacement guarantee against cracking. Its attractive two-tone design will look good in any kitchen.

Deep groove catches liquid runoff
Perfect for serving too
Sheds little splinters

Last updated by Joseph Perry

An avid reader and outdoors enthusiast, Joe earned his doctorate in literary studies before making the lateral leap from academia to technical writing. He now lives and works in the inter-mountain West where he creates technical and marketing content, including white papers, solution briefs, and courseware for some of the world’s largest information technology companies. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, he has learned more than he ever thought he would know about such enterprise IT topics as cloud computing, storage, databases, business software, and networking. When he’s not writing about business computing, he can be found outdoors, probably hiking with his family and dog.

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