San Ramon Bamboo Cutting Boards are more resistant to bacteria growth and are easier on a chef's knife. While bamboo stays straight and true, plastic cutting boards tend to warp when exposed to moderate heat. The tensile strength of bamboo is 28,000 pounds per square inch (stronger than oak). Compare that with the tensile strength of mild steel at 23,000 pounds per square inch. Bamboo contains natural anti-microbial properties. Bamboo is better for the planet, creating 35% more oxygen than similar sized stand of trees, needing no chemicals to grow, and requiring less fresh water to grow.

Is it possible for an item to be better for the planet, your health and your knife blade? You bet! Bamboo is naturally microbial, containing bamboo kun, an agent that it produces to protect itself from harmful microbes and fungi. It's also easier on knife blades, tending not to blunt the edge. Bamboo is often mistaken for a tree but is, in fact, a grass. That gives it a unique grain that is both elegant and natural looking. As a natural product, tone variations may occur. Laser logos will vary in color due to being lasered on a natural plant. Hand washing recommended. FDA certified.