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Made of teak, this bar board is naturally slightly oily, so it required less maintenance than the other wood or bamboo boards we tested, and it stained somewhat less extensively. It was big enough to accommodate all the foods we cut on it though still highly portable. And it’s reversible, with a juice groove on one side that helped contain messes when we cut a lemon into wedges. It was the heaviest bar board we tested, so it stayed put on the counter pretty well, though rubbery grips would have provided some extra security. Finally, it’s quite handsome, making a beautiful small platter for serving cheese or charcuterie.

"As a person who lives in a one-bedroom apartment, I LOVE cute and tiny kitchen equipment and our winning bar boards do not disappoint. They are petite and lightweight, perfect for any small task in the kitchen or on a picnic. Whether I’m cutting an apple up for a snack or mincing a few garlic cloves, I always reach for this mini cutting board. It’s supereasy to clean and takes up no space. I’m wondering why I don’t have more of them!" - Marissa Angelone, Art Director, ATK Reviews

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Two plastic models that stood out from the pack were the HOMWE Kitchen 3-Piece Set and the OXO Good Grips Carving and Cutting Board. While both models are well designed and solid, the HOMWE Kitchen edged out the OXO Good Grips as our favorite plastic board. Three great sizes provide plenty of versatility, and all our testers love the rubberized pads that help keep it in place. The textured surface proves to be more blade-friendly than many other plastic options, with tough and durable plastic. We appreciate that it's dishwasher safe, and its handles make pulling it out of deep cabinets as easy as it gets. 
While we can appreciate this model, there are a few downsides to plastic in general. It's more durable, but it will dull knives faster, necessitating more frequent blade sharpening than hardwood and bamboo options. We also don't love that the knives will produce cuts on the board, which can harbor bacteria. This means that a model needs to be replaced more often. This is true in our testing with this product. Still, if you're in the market for a low-priced plastic design, this value pack is a wonderful option to consider. 

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If you want to buy one of the best bamboo boards you can get for the least amount of money, look no further than the Royal Craft-Bamboo series. These are solid all-around options regardless of price; however, this model is difficult to beat when you consider the low cost. All of our testers loved the deep juice grooves and recessed handles, which made it easier to pick up off of smooth surfaces. 
Like most other bamboo options, this model does need some maintenance; however, generally speaking, it needs to be oiled less than once a month and less overall than most other bamboo or hardwood options. It is not dishwasher safe and needs to be hand-washed, and in our experience, some things &#40;like strawberries&#41; will leave stains. Fortunately, it does share the same superior anti-microbial properties as other hardwood and bamboo products. It's tough to beat for the price, and we'd take this board every time over nearly any plastic version. It's great for folks wanting to try out something other than plastic but who aren't willing to commit a bunch of money for something they might not prefer.

If you want to buy one of the best bamboo boards you can get for the least amount of money, look no further than the Royal Craft-Bamboo series. These are solid all-around options regardless of price; however, this model is difficult to beat when you consider the low cost. All of our testers loved the deep juice grooves and recessed handles, which made it easier to pick up off of smooth surfaces. 
Like most other bamboo options, the Royal Craft-Bamboo does need some maintenance. But generally speaking, it needs to be oiled less than once a month and less overall than most other bamboo or hardwood models. It is not dishwasher safe and needs to be hand-washed. In our experience, some things &#40;like strawberries&#41; will leave stains, which is something to keep in mind. Fortunately, it does share the same superior anti-microbial properties as other hardwood and bamboo products. It's tough to beat for the price, and we'd choose this board every time over nearly any plastic version. The Royal Craft-Bamboo is great for folks wanting to try out something other than plastic but not willing to throw down a ton of money.

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