Totally Bamboo Review: Stripe Cutting Board Set

Let me first tell you that I am a fan of Totally Bamboo cutting board products, so when I heard this was on the market I wanted to get it right away. Not for me, of course. I already have a lot of bamboo cutting boards for myself, but I wanted to give it away to a certain friend that has her own cutting ventures. But I thought - hey, I should try this out first and make a review on it, so here I am! Haha.

Overall, this Totally Bamboo cutting board works pretty well for most household uses. If you just need to cut vegetables and some soft meats, then you can definitely use this board for that. However, based on my judgement of cutting board sturdiness, the totally bamboo cutting board doesn't feel as sturdy as their other products.

Below is a summary of the Pros and Cons of this cutting board.

Pros of the Totally Bamboo Stripe Cutting Board Set

• Made of Moso Bamboo, which is quite high quality
• These cutting boards have a VERY beautiful design. One of my favorites, actually.
• You have a choice between 2 or 3 cutting board sizes on Amazon. The 2-piece is only $11.97, and the 3 boards piece is $24.17. The reason for the jump in price is because the 3-piece comes with the much larger cutting board, while the 2-piece are the smaller ones.
• Environmentally friendly
• It has a nice smell to it unlike other bamboo chopping boards that smell oddly like glue...
• Because this board is made from bamboo, it's very light

Cons of the Totally Bamboo Stripe Cutting Board Set

• I'm not quite sure why, but there have been a lot of complaints of the board starting to "bow" or bend due to the thinness of it. This isn't really a con but more like a maintenance issue, but I thought it would be important to mention.
• They're very dry, which makes them prone to losing their sturdiness and quality after using. I highly recommend buying some mineral oil right after purchasing them and applying it in order to prevent any warping.
• Cannot withstand "heavy beatings" from the knife. This is my judgement based on the thickness and sturdiness. (NOTE: If you're looking for a more heavy duty bamboo cutting board, then I highly recommend this beauty)

Amazon Customer Reviews of Totally Bamboo Stripe Cutting Board Set

"These are good looking cutting boards though the photo makes them appear a few shades darker than they really are. (For accurate color representation simply look a several other bamboo products.). They are very lightweight and thin which makes them seem feeble, but they're not. 

Usage tips:

Condition with food-safe mineral oil - the manufacturer recommends every other day for the first few weeks then less so there after
A barely damp towel underneath will prevent slipping on the counter though I don't often have that problem - probably depends on what I'm chopping/slicing. The more pressure I need to exert the more likely the board will slip. True of any board not just bamboo. For those really tough jobs I have a bamboo board with non-slip edges."

Whidbey Mary

"I ordered these, really wanting just the large board to replace a plastic one that I broke. Thought I would give the other 2 away as gifts, but find now that I am using them regularly for small chopping jobs. They quickly clean up; they don't seem to absorb odors or stains (a surprise to me). Being only about 3/8 of an inch thick, they are relatively lightweight and easy to handle, and the handle cut-out is a good size for handling or hanging up."

Shirley L. Coursey

If you'd like to purchase the Totally Bamboo Stripe Cutting Board set, then please click on the Amazon image below to get your own today:

If for whatever reason you do not see the above image, then visit this link: Totally Bamboo 3-Piece Stripe Cutting Board Set.