Other hard cutting board materials—like marble, granite, ceramic, and composite—can do similar damage to your knives, and should be avoided.
Avoid slick or smooth plastic, as this can cause knives to slip. Acrylic plastic boards can do almost as much damage to your knives as glass. Plastic cutting boards made of polyethylene or polypropylene are the best choice. A good choice is the Oxo Carving and Cutting Board for $24. 99 (available at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Sur la Table, and JC Penny).
A thin plastic cutting board can be placed on top of a wood board for ease of use.
Cooked meats are also safe to carve on your wood (or bamboo) cutting board.
In bamboo boards, edge-grain boards are sturdier, and have been shown to last longer. [9] X Research source In wood boards, end-grain boards are a bit easier on knives. [10] X Research source Ultimately, choosing end-grain or edge-grain will come down to the look you want for your kitchen. [11] X Research source
