Titanium cutting boards

[Stuart Ackerman]

Maybe we should have a "What cutting board did you make recently?" in the OT part of Spyderco forums?

[derangedhermit]

For keeping wooden cutting boards looking good and preventing, or at least greatly reducing, them absorbing water and warping or splitting, I recommend Watco Butcher Block Oil. Food safe, and seals the wood from moisture. I've used the stain version and the clear, and the clear stays nice looking far longer. As the cutting board is used, the finish eventually gets removed, but it's wood, you can always apply another coat, or sand and reapply.

[Jeb]

Just had this Google info hit my phone and thought I would share here for those interested in Titanium cut boards...

Top 5 Titanium Cutting Boards for Bacteria-Free Kitchens in 2025 https://share.google/S75QmNv4dGHNjYupO

[derangedhermit]

Just had this Google info hit my phone and thought I would share here for those interested in Titanium cut boards...

Top 5 Titanium Cutting Boards for Bacteria-Free Kitchens in 2025 https://share.google/S75QmNv4dGHNjYupO

Misleading title. It doesn't say that titanium cutting boards are "bacteria free" or anti-bacterial, but it leads you to assume it. Titanium is often used for orthopedic and dental implants. The titanium implant is routinely coated with actual anti-bacterial films / coatings to prevent bacterial infections in patients.

"Titanium and its alloys are widely used as implant materials for biomedical devices owing to their high mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance. However, there is a significant rise in implant-associated infections (IAIs) leading to revision surgeries, which are more complicated than the original replacement surgery. To reduce the risk of infections, numerous antibacterial agents, e.g., bioactive compounds, metal ions, nanoparticles, antimicrobial peptides, polymers, etc., have been incorporated on the surface of the titanium implant."

NIH article on titanium implants and need for coatings

[Jeb]

I think I am going to just stick with my wood and think about maybe taking it out and get a 1" ball head end mill and try to chew my liquid groove deeper to work more proficiently, as it was intended...

My wood board washed off in bleach after each use can't be to bad with germs, and easy on my knife edges.

I would like to read how you guys do with the Titanium boards though, my biggest problem would be the liquid dripping off the boards.

[Pokey]

We use mostly bamboo but they're supposedly also full of silica and it kills your edges.

I’ve been using a couple huge Richlite board for the last few years. They’ve worked well. They are essentially paper and epoxy. I’ve been tempted though to get a stack of the largest plastic boards that fit in the dishwasher and switch to that.

I use a couple of Epicurean Richlite boards. Epicurean says on their website, "To clean your Epicurean cutting board, wash it with hot soapy water or simply run it through your dishwasher." I know they can take a fair amount of heat, too.

[zhyla]

I use a couple of Epicurean Richlite boards. Epicurean says on their website, "To clean your Epicurean cutting board, wash it with hot soapy water or simply run it through your dishwasher." I know they can take a fair amount of heat, too.

I’m skeptical of that. They absolutely react to heat. If I wash them with hot water they warp a little bit.

[Stuart Ackerman]

FYI Richlite is basically Paper Micarta

[Brock O Lee]

Plastic and wooden boards in our kitchen.

I had a chuckle when the first "titanium cutting board" ads surfaced.

[matthewkuhl]

Grade 1 would be good best bet due to its softer, more malleable nature
Avoid 6Al4V (grade 5)

[Jeb]

Here is one with the lip to control the drip. Not quite as big as I would like but 12" X 18" is not bad.

Taima® Titanium Cutting Board | The Only Certified & Official Titanium https://share.google/kbBLvtorURTg8cDOr

[derangedhermit]

Recently, Prudent Reviews on YT tested change of edge sharpness based on cutting board material using a "BESS Certified" sharpness tester. Titanium (and stainless steel) came out much worse than any plastic, rubber, or wood.

He also said the metal cutting boards were loud and not pleasant-feeling to cut on, factors I had not considered.

YT search for "prudent reviews titanium cutting board" if you want to watch. I have no idea who is behind "Prudent Reviews", but the video seemed like an honest effort.