does this block warp over time? Does it need to be treated? can it stand sharp knife cuts (like cutting meat?
1692586
No warping. But I wash and dry immediately. Holds up to my Cutco knives. I do oil once a week.I use oil made for boards specifically. Other oils smell rancid. ENJOY. HOLIDAYS ARE HERE......
1692587
Its great with cutting meat on it but it probably would be good 2 treat it to keep the wood looking nice
1692588
Ive only had mine for a few weeks, but i left mine in the oven on accident for 20+ minutes at 350 and it didnt hurt it. I put mineral spirits on mine (stuff i had for my rolling pin) after the oven abuse. My label didnt have any maintenance instructions so i cant say for sure. Ive whacked mine with a big cleaver and it leaves some marks, less if you cut across the grains of the wood. Im pretty tuff on stuff! If mine gets too beat up, id buy another. Definitely happy with this purchase.
1692589
I have had this cutting board for ... About a year? And it gets daily, heavy use. It has warped ever so slightly, and although I did purchase the treatment oil, I have yet to use it. It is my understanding that treating it prolongs use. The board is extraordinarily durable and can stand up to very sharp knives. There are barely any scratches on the board after a year of cutting with professional grade knives.
1692590
Looking at mine as we speak. Many knife marks from normal cutting. I do treat with olive and wood oil. Nice board.. Doesn't take a beating though..
201849
Other than keeping it on a flat surface, which I do with mine, it should not warp. I have not had that problem.
1219089
In answer to your question bigjohnd41 this stem does not warp. I run a culinary class for a special ed school and it serves it's purpose. I use it maybe 3 days a week and had it for at least a year. It is heavy and the only problem I may encounter is that it doesn't drain any excess grease so you have to scrape from time to time.
1747852
actually I never used the chopping block without using a cutting board of sheet on top. I had a different one and I used it as a cutting board and it left marks like a regular wooden cutting board. Otherwise, I love my cart. I use it for so much. In the beginning I use to fold it up ,but I was always using it for something. I have even used it in my sewing room for extra cutting space. I hope this helps you
1851231
Wait til it cools and slice with very sharp kitchen knife. Don't be tempted to slice while hot it will tear apart.
1601253
I don't know if it's treated to prevent warping, but it is a high class, quality table. My husband scratched it putting it together and was devastated because it really is NICE. Ended up buying a paint pen from the company that makes it. They charged $5ish for the pen and $17 for shipping without telling me on the phone.
952061
Yes. I wash it on the bottom shelf with no problems. I also pour boiling water into it pretty often with no warping.
409612
I haven't had any problems with warping. The base is heavy. I think you would have to do something stupid like put the pot in ice water right after you've emptied boiling water out of it to get it to warp. With normal care, it doesn't warp.
1393245
Ive been cutting sushi on this board with a japanese yanagi for over a year now, the knife is stupid sharp( i have a local asian resturant sharpen it for me every other time i use it) its never splintered or gotten pieces in anything ive cut on it.
219883
Nope, not a bit of warping. Pretty thick and durable, but I haven't baked at a temperature above 400 degrees. I still don't think it'll warp.
1118529
It warps severely under normal usage, as long as you don't heat it, it should be fine, of course since it is a baking sheet that isn't a viable option
593595
We have had ours for 6+ months. While fine with cheap knives, the nice Shun and other high end knives I bought for Christmas are all ruined at the tips, they are folded and bent. The design of this block is bad for fine edged cutlery. They need to round off or put a point in the rods so you are not using the very fine and pointed knife tips to impact and separate the rods.So my professional opinion, it is horrible for a fine edge and tip.
1808011
The bottom is formed, not machined. It is however, a good thick construction and I have not experienced any warping. Another detail that may factor in is that the instructions contained with the pan specify that you should not use high heat. It distributes the heat really well on medium high heat; I don't know if the highest heat setting on a flattop range would cause it to warp.
963745
I have had this griddle for six years, using it a little more frequently than every other weekend, to cook pancakes. No warping whatsoever. I too only wash it by hand.
1220649
I have used only once on a campchef stove and it got a big white spot on the center of the grill. I guess it was too much heat. I don't think it will warp.
115094
I will give you the same answer as the other respondent. You can chop on it. It will eventually look like any chopping block with knife marks. It needs occasional oil treatment. I got it for the chopping block look and I use a glass cutting board that is more sanitary and protects the wood surface.
604122
I have only been using this for a year. after assembing I coated it with clear wood preservative. No observed warping.