Are Metal Cutting Boards Worth the Hype?
Metal cutting boards are everywhere, with claims they’re safer than wood or plastic. But are they really a better choice for a cleaner, safer kitchen? We put them to the test.
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The sound alone…just no.
Thanks for this. It's as I expected.
Other than that, titanium cutting boards are just fine. -lol
😂
Why take it out on your cat??😿
And this is why I watch the Gear Heads religiously.
"This video is sponsored by Teak"
XD joke aside, the metal damaging the knife is a genuine issue worth considering. The other two issues… arent negatives for steel as everything gets fingerprints and youll be touching it with grimy food anyway. And cleanliness is not jist a matter of soap and water, but cavities on a rough texture that can trap food particles which wont happen on steel.
But dulling your knife every time you cut is a huge concern and unavoidable on metal vs metal. Wood and plastic take the brunt of the cut instead so they take the damage but leave scuff marks that are again bacteria traps. So its still kind of 30/30/40 on which is best in the end. (Okay plastic is by far the worst, but its cheap)
I got rid of mine right away. I felt like they were unsafe because of the movement, even the knife would slip around. Scary!
Thank you
I’ll stick to wood thanks.
I cringed Every. Single. Time… I heard the knife hit the board.
There's a reason that wood has been the material of choice for chefs of all skill levels for literally centuries. It's because it works
Wood for me. I've been using a polycarb board for a few years. I left it in the weather and the stain didn't diminish!:)
Well.. I can send is back..
Lol
Poor kitty, smart tip 👍🏼
🥓 guy
And it cost next to nothing!
I trust Lisa, I'm sticking to wood
I’ve held off buying one. Thank you for the honest review.
I was even wondering if you could get pieces of metal in your food when cutting.
I will keep my 50 year old maple cutting board that I bought when I first moved out of my parents home👍🏻 💕
So is that a “no”? LOLOLOLOLOL
Thanks for the valuable information ❤❤
Hard pass !