Teakhaus Marine Collection 8 in. x 8 in. Teak Wood Edge Grain Square Cutting Bar Board with Juice Groove & Corner Hole

Breeze through light and easy food prep with a small wood cutting board that is easy on the eyes and easy on your knives. TeakHaus’s Edge Grain Wood Cutting Board is handmade with a built-in juice canal that traps any runoff liquids or juices, making kitchen cleanup quick and easy.

Measuring 8 inches square, this wood cutting board is perfect for quick and easy tasks that don’t require the hassle of a large, heavy duty chopping block. With its beautiful appearance, this stunning wood cutting board by TeakHaus is sure to be a new favorite in your kitchen.

• The Multifunctional Cutting Board for Every Home: At Teakhaus, we believe that cooking is an art form that deserves to be elevated, so get ready to be the master of home cooking. Use our lightweight teak boards when preparing for your special home-cooked meals and serving them during family occasions or on your next fun gathering.
• Perfectly Portable and Versatile: The perfect small wooden cutting board to keep in your kitchen or bar, at the cabin, on the boat, and in your camping gear. Designed for simple tasks like cutting citrus fruit, chopping herbs, or creating a mini cheese board for a play date.
• Made of Real Teak Wood: Teak is a durable tropical wood with superior moisture endurance. With no plastic components, coatings, or finishes, Teakhaus cutting boards are naturally food-safe. Teak’s unmatched beauty and aesthetics make it the perfect serving platter, bread, cheese, or a nice charcuterie board for any house party or dinner.
• Lifetime Quality: Teakhaus cutting boards with grooves can last a lifetime with proper care and usage. Hand wash your teak chopping board with your regular dishwashing soap (not dishwasher safe) and give it a few oil drops to keep it looking brand new.
• For the Love of Food and the Planet: Our products are FSC certified, which validates the origin of our teak wood from responsibly managed forests. It also ensures that our production processes have minimal environmental impact and prioritize the protection of workers’ rights at every stage.

WHICH WOOD IS USED TO PRODUCE YOUR CUTTING BOARDS?

• Teak wood certified FSC®. Teak is a tropical wood known for its high moisture resistance and natural oil content.

WILL MY BOARD LOOK IDENTICAL TO YOUR PHOTOS?

• No, wood is a natural material; every tree is one of a kind. Our boards have natural beauty and each one is different and has unique grain and color. It will be not identical, but similar.

ARE YOUR BOARDS REVERSIBLE?

• Yes! All our boards are reversible.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN END GRAIN AND EDGE GRAIN?

• Edge grain boards are cut with the grain’s edge so the wood fibers are aligned horizontally. This is the most common construction for wood cutting boards and is known for its durability, less water absorption and softer for the knife’s blade.
• An End Grain Cutting board is a board, wherein the wood grains are perpendicular to the cutting surface, and not parallel as in ordinary cutting boards. End Grain teak boards are formed by little pieces glued together to construct an elegant and amazing pattern. The end grain wood fibers absorb the impact of the knife blade while chopping, allowing your knife to stay sharper and your board surfaces to stay smoother.

WHY NOT PLASTIC FOR CUTTING BOARDS?

• According to a scientific study on Plastic and Wooden Chopping Boards, conducted by Dean O. Cliver, Ph. D, it transpired that wooden cutting boards are, in fact, hygienic since certain types of wood do seem to exhibit antibacterial properties, while plastic boards have been scientifically proven to harbor bacteria inside the cut grooves.
• For us, the most important facet is sustainability. More than ever, we are living in a generation where we are very cautious about the food we eat and the environment. We believe the tools we use to prepare our food should follow the same mindful guidelines. We support zero-plastic initiatives.
• And at last, teakwood cutting boards are known to be knife-friendly and they will keep your knives sharp.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS FOOD SAFE?

• Yes! We do not use any harmful chemicals or synthetic glazes to coat our boards.

ARE YOUR BOARDS PRE-FINISHED?

• Yes, all our boards are pre-finished with a mix of Mineral oil and beeswax. Our Boards are ready-to-use; before using for the first time wash it with warm soapy water, rinse off dry with a kitchen towel.

MY BOARD LOOKS ORANGE, WILL IT GET DARKER WITH THE TIME?

• Yes! Sometimes Teak could look a bit orange, but with some oil, sun and use, these colors will turn into a golden brown color.

CAN I CHOP RAW MEET ON WOODEN CUTTING BOARDS?

• Yes! Teakwood has antibacterial properties, i.e. THEY DO NOT harbor bacteria. Nevertheless, for functionality and an easy cooking experience we recommended the habit of use different cutting boards to food prep. For example, use one for raw meat, and another for vegetables.

WHAT GLUE IS USED TO PRODUCE YOUR BOARD?

• We use an environmentally friendly adhesive that does not contain formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds (VOC).
• KOYOBOND® (water-based polymer-isocyanate) is an adhesive that was developed through Koyo Sangyo’s original technology and research. KOYOBOND® is well known and widely accepted not only in Japan but also in Asian countries, is part of the Japan Adhesive Industry association and is dedicated since 1950 on the development of sustainable solutions for a safety house.

WHERE DO YOU MANUFACTURE?

• Our teakwood sources come mainly from Latin-American all certified FSC®. The wood is transported to our Vietnam facility that is specializes in eco-friendly wood products manufacture. All the products we produce are developed under the standard FSC that guarantees the legality of wood, the sustainable management of the forest, local communities support, fair wages, safe and healthy conditions, and zero forced or child labor.

Why Vietnam?

• Many of the best manufacturers of high-performance wood products are located overseas. We know… we looked. The United States has bigger sources and great maple, and walnut products and Vietnam has one of the biggest manufacturers cluster of Premium tropical wood products. This country trade thousands of products to the USA such as decks, furniture and kitchen tools.
• Once we found our FSC certified manufacturer, we knew it was a match with our vision of zero wood waste. Quality is everything to us, and we wanted to make sure we gave you the best sustainable product at the best price that you could find.

IS EVERYTHING ECO-FRIENDLY?

• We are the earth's number one fan, so being eco-friendly is at the top of our priority list as is giving you as much information as possible. Here’s a breakdown of some of our products and how they stack up.

1. Cutting boards: Made of 100% grown sustainable teak forest and FSC certified. Check on this link all the information about our certificates.
2. Packaging: Our packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable, so don’t throw it away!
3. Glue: Made in Japan it’s an environmentally friendly adhesive that does not contain formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds (VOC)., Water-based and Non-toxic. Believe us Japan has the strictest sanitary controls in the world!

WHAT IS FSC®?

• The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) is a global organization dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide.
• FSC® shall promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. FSC ensures that the harvest of timber maintains the forest's biodiversity, productivity, and ecological processes. Helps both local people and society at large to enjoy long term benefits and provides strong incentives to local people to sustain the forest resources. And structures all forest operations and managed to be sufficiently profitable, without generating financial profit at the expense of the forest resource, the ecosystem, or affected communities.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

• Our boards are pre-oiled and ready to use. Before first use, wash, rinse, and dry with a kitchen towel. We use a mixture of mineral oil and natural beeswax to coat. However, we recommend you apply Teakhaus oil or mineral oil regularly.

HOW TO WASH YOUR CUTTING BOARD?

• Keep your Teakhaus cutting board sanitized by simply washing it! Wash your cutting board after every use.

1. Hand wash with hot, soapy water after each use.
2. Rinse.
3. Dry it with a kitchen towel, or better yet, let it air dry.
4. Store it only when it is completely dry or display it on the counter.
5. Do not put it in a dishwasher and do not soak it in water.

• Wood is a natural material and tends to expand and contract. Too much moisture can cause cracks and splits. We recommend you don't store the board until it is completely dry.

HOW TO REMOVE ODORS OR STAINS?

• A teak cutting board rarely absorbs odors or stains. Yet, it can happen! Only three natural ingredients are needed to remove odors or stains: lemon, salt, and baking soda.

1. Cut a lemon and rub it on the cutting board.
2. Sprinkle the board generously with kosher or table salt, or baking soda (the salt or baking soda will absorb any odors, flavors, and stains).
3. Build a paste over the board by rubbing the lemon and squeezing the juice.
4. Let it dry for a few hours.
5. Remove the dry paste with a spatula or your hands.
6. Wash, rinse, and dry the board, and be sure to oil it afterward.

HOW TO OIL YOUR CUTTING BOARD?

• Teak's naturally high oil content acts as a water repellent; this oil will keep your board hydrated for longer periods of time. Oiling twice a month will keep your board healthy.

1. Only use Teakhaus maintenance products. You can also use your favorite mineral oil or seasoning stick for the same results.
2. Let the oil absorb for at least six hours; for better results, let it sit overnight.
3. Wipe off any remaining oil using a dry, clean cloth.
4. Do not let your board become dry; lack of oiling can result in cracks, warps, or splits.
5. AVOID using any cooking oil (olive oil, canola oil, etc.). These oils can become rancid.

WHY I NEED TO OIL MY CUTTING BOARD?

• To increase the board life to a lifetime, to avoid cracks or splits, to bring life the fabulous colors, and to keep safe from any bacteria.

MY BOARD IS SHOWING KNIFE MARKS… IS THAT NORMAL?

• It is perfectly normal! Teakwood is a medium-hardwood. The hardness of wood is related to durability and stability. Teak's hardness is not too soft to provide a luxurious cutting experience and not too hard to keep your knives sharp. You can't avoid knife marks, but you can repair them once in a while. We recommend sanding your cutting board when the marks are deep.
• You could start with medium-coarse grit sandpaper (100) and finish with fine-coarse grit, wash, and oil your board, and it will look new again.