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A little extra TLC can turn your wooden cutting board into a family heirloom
The reason I have a cutting board in the first place is because it is expendable and, unlike, say, a table or countertop, it doesn't matter if a knife cuts into it and damages it. Like, it's literally the expendable surface between the knife and the thing I don't want to suffer wear and tear.
For sure. I think trying to preserve these tools is a bit of a waste of time. But extending their lifespan is always a win in my book
I’m curious about the bacterial growth factor that can occur with wood. Saying these things can last a lifetime without even mentioning the bacteria they can absorb and harbor makes this read more like an ad at some points.
I don't have a better source, so feel free to be critical to this but wood actually is antibacterial as it dries according to for example this https://www.hawkmade.com/the-science-behind-the-antibacterial-properties-of-wood
You probably don't want to use plastics if you're concerned about bacteria.
Right I’m of the mind that silicone and metal are for me since those tools can be chucked into the dishwasher.
RIP your knifes
Yes. And they get sharpened until they die. They go in the dishwasher because my tools serve me, not the other way around, and they are adequate for what I do.
What is happening to the knives in this context?
Wood tends to be antibacterial.
Just pour boiling water on them when you clean the kitchen
