Core Bamboo Review: 10488AM Amazon Exclusive Bamboo Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece

This is a user review for the Core Bamboo 10488AM Amazon Exclusive Bamboo Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece, ordered from Amazon.

These are the types of wooden bamboo cutting boards I want! They are just the right size and they sturdy enough for my heavy chopping work. However, they don't look all that pleasing (in my opinion, at least), but aesthetics is not something that's important in my household.

If it can withstand the power of a butcher knife, then it's something my family can keep and use.

I have to say though that I'm not very pleased with how warped this product has gotten after a few months of using. It might be the type of bamboo they use or something, but comparing my bamboo cutting board with the picture above and it looks discolored and different. Maybe that's just how all bamboo cutting boards are after a few months of use?

There also seems to be a bit of splintering on the corners, but that's probably because of my mishandling when I'm cutting food with the knife.

Below are the Pros and Cons of the core bamboo cutting board:

Pros of Core Bamboo Cutting Board

• Very sturdy and long lasting
• Comes in just the right sizes
• Fair price (under $20.00 on Amazon, excluding shipping and handling)
• They have a very "smooth" feeling
• "Corner holes" allow hanging.
• They come in just the right sizes.

Cons of Core Bamboo Cutting Board

• I'm sorry to say, but this bamboo is a bit ugly, haha.
• They seem very prone to fading.
• Wood seems to warp after a few months of use.
• They must be oiled regularly to keep shine.
• I tend to...taste...things that I've cut before (like garlic, bleh)

Overall this is still a great bamboo cutting board. This is definitely something that you should consider getting off of Amazon. I have used it and will continue using it until the warped-ness starts to irritate me, haha!

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Totally Bamboo Cutting Board Review: 20-7930 3-Piece Cutting Board Set

This is a user review for the Totally Bamboo cutting board, 20-7930 3-Piece Cutting Board Set.

As a person that enjoys using wooden cutting boards, I have to say I'm quite satisfied with this 3 piece set. The wood is high quality and it doesn't leave that certain wooden stench on your food like some wooden cutting boards do. However, they are a little...thin...and that's not exactly good for my household since my father's a butcher and it'll only take him a couple of weeks of slamming his butcher knife on the board until it breaks.

What really surprised me however was the low price in stores (only $10), and you'd think that something like that the quality would really reflect on the price. Fortunately, after a week of use, it didn't. 

Below I have outlined the pros and cons of the Totally Bamboo cutting board.

Pros of Totally Bamboo Cutting Board

• Very easy to clean
• Made of maple wood (lasts a long time!)
• Beautiful texture, definitely eye candy for your kitchen
• Available in 3 sizes (this package, at least)

Cons of Totally Bamboo Cutting Board

• The wood does smell slightly unpleasant at first (not on food though, like I said before)
• The initial "shine" of the wood seems to disappear after the first few washes
• The wood IS durable but thin. You definitely don't want to be chopping with machetes on these cutting boards.
• The smallest cutting board is a little too small to use. I have yet to figure out what to use it for. Cutting boards for children, I guess?
• Does not come with cleaning instructions, which is important in order to maintain the health of your cutting board.

Where I purchased my Totally Bamboo Cutting Board

If you would like to purchase your own Totally Bamboo cutting board, you can get yours off of Amazon for $22. You can purchase your Totally Bamboo cutting board by clicking HERE:

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Even though it's not exactly $10 in stores, it's still a VERY good price for high quality. Just keep these things in mind:

Like with all wooden cutting boards, it takes a little more than a little soap and hot water to clean. A little oil helps keep the shine after washes.

I highly recommend against using this wooden cutting board for cutting meats, poultry, and fish. Based on past experiences, the smell of meat really seems to ruin the experience for me.

Here is a little warning for those that don't know how to take care of their bamboo cutting boards correctly. This quote is from a review from Amazon:

I had never used bamboo cooking boards...so I used it for the first time...and the wood started peeling off! I washed it...and it shed worse. So I did some investigation. You have to cure the wood with mineral oil. When I say have to...I actually mean HAVE TO. BEFORE USE and often for the first month. Monthly after that. Wood is better for knives, which is why I got them, but be prepared. Use the mineral oil on it....before you use it.

I have to say I don't have mineral oil. Instead I use unscented baby oil, which works wonders.