Totally Bamboo Malibu Groove Cutting Board Review

When I saw this product, I was really intrigued by how simple it was compared to the price on Amazon. There are multiple cutting boards available on Amazon for much less than $25.98, so I was wondering why the price for this one cutting board was higher.

Was it the quality? Was it the size? Is there actually more cutting boards included in this package? Whatever the case, I wanted to try it out and see my impressions.

Overall, I do think that this is a great cutting board. It's thick enough to be worthwhile and large enough that you cut some really large slabs of stuff, including meat and large vegetables. However, the grooves on the end of the cutting board need to be a bit deeper. Of course that would also require increase the thickness of the board, which would inadvertently increase the price, but sometimes it's just worth it!

Below are the Pros and Cons of the Totally Bamboo Malibu Groove Cutting Board.

Pros of the Totally Bamboo Malibu Groove Cutting Board

• Constructed from high quality Moso Bamboo (the good stuff!)
• Pretty good size (18" by 12")
• Thickness is adequate (3/4")
• The groove allows you collect juices so they don't run all over the counter, especially from leaky fruits and vegetables like Tomatoes.
• From my experience, it doesn't dull my knives
• Pleasant smell
• Strong and durable

Cons of the Totally Bamboo Maliby Groove Cutting Board

• The groove could be a little deeper.
• The price is a bit steep for a single cutting board. 

Amazon Customer Reviews of Totally Bamboo Malibu Groove Cutting Board

"I like the look of the side grain bamboo, and the build quality seems good after one month's use. While I am happy with my purchase, a couple things keep it from being perfect. Perhaps most problematic, the groove for liquids should really be deeper - of course, this may be impractical because the board itself is fairly thin. Also, for some time after I received it, very small splinters lifted off the surface. The flat grain cut of bamboo really seems to promote this, but I'm not too concerned because this problem has abated with multiple washings. This board really does need regular applications of oil."

J. Nadeau

"This is a primo cutting board. The groove collects the juices from tomatoes and other veggies so it doesn't make a mess on my counter. I'm able to pour them into the finished product and save all the good vitamins and minerals. It doesn't stain and the hard finish has yet to get a cut anywhere on it. I've had it for well over a year so any defects would have shown up by now. You can't go wrong with this one."

Tommie

If you want to purchase this cutting board, you can get it for about $25.98. You can purchase it here: 

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Please keep in mind that like with all wooden cutting boards, you absolutely MUST keep it oiled. Never air dry after washing, and never leave it in the dishwasher because this can severely warp your cutting board.