Can you actually cut up food on the top of this unit? Or do you still need to use a cutting board?
1693362
The top is so nice that I am going to use a cutting board but you wouldn't have to.
1693363
You can, as long as it is light cutting. I use a cutting board to preserve finish.
2248072
I don't believe the intention is to reuse. Not sure it would function correctly if you cut off the top.
1207549
You can if you'd like. It holds water. My only caution is that the cutting board has a paper covering & spots rub off when wet. Everything else handles water pretty well.
1679494
It is a small cutting board and not very useful on the table. The knife that comes with it is not a quality knife and the bowls are also small. If I had it to do over I would have just gotten the table with only the sink and no the other extras. You could just cut right on to of the table. But due to the extra stuff two people could not use the table at once, where as a person could stand on each side of the table.
475656
You can use just the cutting board, but have to remove the bottom of the cup (not the lid) and keep the clear plastic portion into place. We've basically stopped using ours and went back to the knife.
2001624
The surface is PERFECT for food prep and serving. That said, the surface is bamboo [very pretty and nicely finished]. As we enjoy the look it has, while we *could* cut food on the surface, we prefer to use cutting boards in order to preserve the finish
2074058
It is a finished piece so I wouldn't cut it. You *could* cut from the bottom. I purposes this differently than as sold, so I can't answer the hardware question.
515131
Actually, it can. What I did was to turn the cutting board over and chop on that side. This way, the front can be used for measurements, sand its' nice and clean. :O)
1653526
Even though the surface of the table is referred to as 'butcher block' I would not recommend cutting meat, fish, chicken or veggies on that surface. You may place a separate butting board on the butcher block surface. I suggest this primarily for health reasons because sharp knives can imbed microscopic bits of food and you may not be able to completely remove that residue. By using the separate cutting board you will preserve the beautiful surface. The table expands your food prep area beautifully in more ways than one. Enjoy.
59445
Personally I would not use the top for a cutting board--especially considering the vast variety of cutting boards available in styles, sizes and prices--I think the wood a touch too soft for that use, though I believe it could be used in such a fashion. I purchased a cutting board that fits over the top like it belongs there.
1567601
You do not have to use the cup. Yes you can use it on a cutting board. It is a good chopper.
1278840
I didn't need to cut mine but I'm sure U could cut it if U use very sharp scissors or a sharp knife.
170873
no, I use my food processor for cabbage these things are too small for that. The design is that you place the food under the handle and run it over the blade. using this would not be an efficient way to cut cabbage
137452
I wouldn't. It's not thick enough as a cutting board. My daughter used hers as an extension to her counters.
784118
Use a cutting board. One you can easily replace. The Ulu is extremely sharp and made to stay that way.
554293
Although I have never tried, I think if you cut the potatoes slices thin enough it would chop them just fine. This unit is not overly sharp - so the potato slices would need to be fairly thin. Hope this helps!
1838000
You could use the top for a cutting surface but it would show the knife marks just like any cutting board.