This cutting board is not only durable, but it also will prolong the life of your knife blade. The “pull and slice” technique is the common way to slice food in Japanese cooking, which can often lead to chipped edges if using a hard cutting board. But this one is coated in layers of soft plastic that provides much better protection for your knives and protection for your fingers, since it’s non-slip. Plus, the material has strong antimicrobial properties—one of the highest standards in Japan—so it won’t hold germs as much as a standard cutting board would between uses. It’s wood core keeps the cutting board from warping from use and high-temperature dishwashing. And since it’s not entirely made of wood, it much more light weight to use.

There’s nothing more unsettling than your cutting board sliding around while you chop or watching your stand mixer wobble across the countertop while kneading elastic bread dough. That’s why we developed this dishwasher-safe, heatproof and nonslip cutting mat to keep things stable, safe and secure. It’s large enough to accommodate a full-sized cutting board, but can also be cut to size for more specialized shapes. Unlike flimsy, thin foam mats, wet paper towels or dishtowels, this cutting mat actually locks tools into place, thanks to its grippy, heatproof and dishwasher-safe silicone construction. It’ll keep things where you need them.

Hard materials are hard on knives, but this featherlight Japanese cutting board will protect your blades—and will practically heal itself. This 21-inch board is just under 2 pounds and is made from the quick-growing paulownia tree, a soft wood that dries fast and has antibacterial properties. Unlike typical wooden cutting boards—which can be cumbersome and hard on knives—paulownia’s special properties cushion your blades (but won’t bend) to preserve the edge, unlike hard cutting surfaces like fabricated bamboo or hardwoods that have almost no give, eventually dulling knives. The wood naturally contains sesamin and paulonin, two anti-bacterial properties that help prevent germs from breeding. Even better, if you give your paulownia board a good scrub and wipe it mostly dry with a cloth, the grain of the wood will absorb moisture, minimizing the appearance of scratches, cracks and cut marks to ensure longevity.

Made from hinoki wood, a durable Japanese cypress, these featherlight cutting boards are perfect for small prep tasks—and the board essentially “heals” itself. Unlike typical wooden cutting boards—which can be heavy, cumbersome and hard on knives—hinoki’s special properties make it Japan’s best-kept secret for food prep and knife maintenance. The medium-soft wood is gentle on knives. Every slice cuts into the hinoki a little, helping blades stay sharp; hard cutting surfaces like fabricated bamboo have almost no give, eventually dulling knives. (Tip: If you give your hinoki board a good scrub and wipe it mostly dry with a cloth, the grain of the wood will swell, repairing most cut marks). Hinoki’s soft, piney scent comes from its natural resin, or yani. Yani helps the board wick water, fight mold and bacteria naturally, dry quickly and easily resist odors—it’s no wonder this type of cutting board is the tool of choice for sushi chefs.

Coming in a set of 36, these cutting board sheets protect your board from stains, odors and the troubles of cross-contamination. Thick and waxy, the sheets stay in place during prep and eliminating the need to dirty several cutting boards. You can use these sheets to slice raw meat, chop vegetables with staining colors or mince garlic without worrying about lingering odors. Plus, each one is lined with one centimeter markings to help you cut each sheet to size to fit on top of your board.

A bestseller in J.K. Adams’ lineup, this Maple BBQ Carving Board is perfect for carving meats and collecting juices at the same time. Thanks to a wide groove carved into the board, you’ll be able to carve cleanly and prevent spills. It’s made from maple hardwood and finished with tinted tung oil—a food-safe drying oil made from the seed of the tung tree used to give wood a polished, deeper look. Use to carve steak, chicken, pork and more, or keep on display when not in use for a beautiful decor piece. Available with or without undercut handles.

Made in Vermont by J.K. Adams, this maple hardwood pastry board was inspired by customers requesting more functionality out of their baking tools. Thoughtfully designed, this board is engraved with five circular diameters to indicate the most common sizes of pies, plus engraved rulers (both horizontal and vertical) for pastry measurements. A walnut cleat is easily attached to brace the edge of your counter and a rolling pin rest has been carved out to keep your tool in place. And for quicker tasks, simply flip the board over to work on a completely flat side.

This cutting board is built with a strong structure that allows the use on the side with the grooves to cut the bread and on the flat side as a regular cutting board.

This cutting board is made of solid beech wood and is entirely recyclable. It is treated with food safe oils that gives it a smooth finish, a good hydrorepellence and resistance to stains

This eye catching plate/cutting board made in Italy is the result of a keen research on functional designs of multipurpose products for use in your home. This product is an ideal serving plate for appetizers cheeses and other dishes but also as a light use cutting board. This plate/cutting board is made of recycled beechwood. It is treated with food safe oils that gives it a smooth finish, is hydro repellence and is resistant to stains. These boards fit very well in different table settings from the elegant dinner party to everyday use.

This eye catching double sided chopping board/tray entirely made in Italy is the result of a keen research on functional designs of multipurpose products for an ideal use in a household as well as restaurants and hotels.

This product is an ideal light use cutting board. But can also be used as a serving plate for appetizers cheeses and other dishes. This cutting board/tray is made of solid beech wood and is entirely recyclable. It is treated with food safe oils that gives it a smooth finish, a good hydrorepellence and resistance to stains

From our favorite wooden cutting board maker, J.K. Adams, comes this simple, easy-to-store kitchen workhorse crafted from sugar maple. The board has separate sides for meat and veggies (each marked with their own icon: a small chicken or a bundle of carrots) to help mitigate cross-contamination and streamline prep work. Plus, wood is naturally antibacterial and easier on your knife blades than plastic. The board is spacious enough to accommodate knife maneuvering and proper cutting techniques without creeping into your pile of already cut food. And its 1-inch thickness is hefty enough to stay put on the counter, yet light enough for strain-free transport.

If you cook roasts, chicken, steaks and chops, this cutting board from Vermont company J.K. Adams is perfect for you. A milled channel around the board’s periphery captures and channels juices to a well at one end that is cut with a pouring spout. The center of the board is also concave, helping anchor meats during carving. The sturdy maple resists knife cuts and will only look better with age as it develops a patina through use.