Proteak Teak Wood Cutting Boards Round or Rectangle

Description

This line of cutting boards is designed to meet the needs of professional chefs and serious home cooks, as well as of those looking for kitchen accessories that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional. From heavy-duty end grain chopping blocks to slim cutting boards that double as cheese platters, it is a compelling product line that challenges conventional thinking about cutting boards. Additionally, we are constantly offering new shapes and grain constructions in our effort to transform the cutting board market.

Features

• Edge Grain: Narrow strip construction. The individual teak strips used to assemble the cutting board are narrower than they are thick, creating a particularly strong adhesive bond.
• Distinctive Colors: Young teak trees on the plantation are cut to make room for other trees to grow to maturity. These younger trees have a greater proportion of lighter sapwood than mature teak trees and this fact accounts for the distinctive contrast with the darker heartwood.
• Harvested teak: It is important to note that not all plantation grown teak is of the same quality. These cutting boards are made from the highest quality of all plantation grown teak - comparable to old growth teak.
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Model Choices

Teak Edge Grain Cutting Boards	Teak Edge Grain Cutting Boards Available is the following sizes: Round: 12 X 1 in. Rectangular: 12 X 9 X 1 in. 20 X 15 X 1.5 in. 24 X 18 X 1.5 in. 24 X 18 X 1.5 in. 12 X 8 X .75 in. 16 X 12 X 1 in.
Teak End Grain Cutting Boards	Teak End Grain Cutting Boards Available is the following sizes: Round: 12 X 2 in. 18 X 2 in. Rectangular: 16 X 12 X 2 in. 20 X 14 X 2.5 in.

Setup/Care

Regular washing with soapy water and the occasional application of mineral oil will keep your new board healthy and functional for years to come. Please avoid soaking the board in water or subjecting it to a run through the dishwasher.

Regular washing with soapy water and the occasional application of mineral oil will keep your new board healthy and functional for years to come.Please avois soaking the board in water or subjecting it to a run through the dishwasher.

Reviews

0 of 1 (0%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews Write a review   Choose a sort order Date - Newest First Date - Oldest First Rating - High to Low Rating - Low to High Helpfulness - High to Low Helpfulness - Low to High Length - Long to Short Length - Short to Long Overall Rating: Written By: Dina (Portland, ME) so-so Date: December 14, 2010 Pros: high quality Cons: did not meet my expectations I just received the end grain cutting board and am planning on giving it as a gift. While it appears very well made, the coloring is significantly darker than pictured here. In fact, the color is such a dark green that you can barely distinguish the grain pattern - not at all the "wow" factor you see here on the web site. As it is unclear to me whether the board will lighten over time, thus revealing the interesting end grain pattern, I am disappointed at the apparent "photo re-touching" that must have been done to make the boards brighter and more impressive looking on screen. That is not some thing I would have expected from this company. It's a gift, and it's late for me to shop for something else. Overall, I'm not terribly pleased but it does appear to be a sturdy, hefty cutting board and for that I'm sure it will be appreciated. If the color does indeed lighten over time, it should be clearly mentioned as part of the product description. 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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Craftsmanship

The fundamental difference is in the harvesting – or thinning - young teak trees on our plantations to make room for other trees to grow to maturity. These younger trees have a greater proportion of lighter sapwood than mature teak trees and this fact accounts for the distinctive contrast with the darker heartwood. In terms of strength and durability young teak is essentially the same as mature teak. Rather than burning the thinnings or sending them off to Asia by the container-load, we’ve found a way to mill these smaller logs and turn them into the beautiful products you see here.

In light of the fact that sources of indigenous mature teak in places like Myanmar (Burma) and Indonesia have been largely depleted by both legal and illegal logging, future supplies of teak will come almost entirely from plantations. Given this reality, it is important to note that not all plantation teak is of the same quality. Some plantations receive too much rainfall or are artificially irrigated. Others don’t receive the proper nutrients from the soil and must be fertilized. Our manufacturer carefully chooses the location of our plantations to match the precipitation levels and soil conditions found in the world’s most renowned teak growing regions. The result is slow grown teak with a dense grain that comes very close to matching the structural and aesthetic characteristics of old-growth teak.

Warranty

If a customer is not satisfied, we will replace or refund the product.

Summary

The grandest of tropical hardwoods, teak is valued for its durability, sophisticated look and resistance to the elements. Proteak’s densely rich and finely crafted teak wood products provide lasting satisfaction with minimal care. A new Renewable Forestry began its commercial operations in 2006 following six successful years of operation as a forestry company along Mexico’s Pacific coast. During those six years, the business transformed itself into the major grower of teak in Mexico and one of the largest in the western hemisphere. With over seven thousand acres under cultivation, These plantations are positioned to be the most reliable source of sustainable plantation teak and teak wood products for years to come.