Ordered a new cutting board today

FanOfFanboys

http://www.johnboos.com/new_products_single12.asp?s=r

Ordered that in walnut, the 20x15 size. List for $179 but I got for $119

Anyoen familiar with that company? Quality product? Worth the money? Thoughts on walnut vs maple?

Legume

Boos blocks are really nice.  That walnut is gorgeous!

FanOfFanboys

Legume said:

Boos blocks are really nice.  That walnut is gorgeous!

Thanks, good to hear

I really wanted this one but she thought was too dark, think and she wanted the slightly longer one I ordered. I liked this one more because end grain but I think will be happy with the one ordered. I could have got this one for $149

http://www.johnboos.com/Items_page.asp?s=r&SalesCode=&Prod=1&Page=10&Group=5&hdg=Walnut Signature Board w/ Stainless Steel Accents &nsf=False&nsfc=False&csa=False

greenenvy

Don't think it would fit in my dishwasher. Looks nice though.

Chubbs

greenenvy said:

Don't think it would fit in my dishwasher. Looks nice though.

@-)

RRP

Quality built to last you the rest of your life! I love my Boos!

Eggcelsior

I have a 24x18x2 Boos Board in Hard Rock Maple. It's great. Walnut is a little nicer to your knives since it's softer. 119 is a great deal, mine was about that much on a discount site.

greenenvy said:

Don't think it would fit in my dishwasher. Looks nice though.

Please tell me you're joking.

stlcharcoal

Here's a FEAST TV episode on that company:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac-DLlmiC0U

Or here's the magazine article from FEAST:  http://issuu.com/feaststl/docs/april_2014_issue/1?e=2175372/7276194

greenenvy

Eggcelsior said:

I have a 24x18x2 Boos Board in Hard Rock Maple. It's great. Walnut is a little nicer to your knives since it's softer. 119 is a great deal, mine was about that much on a discount site.

greenenvy said:

Don't think it would fit in my dishwasher. Looks nice though.

Please tell me you're joking.

Of course I'm joking. It's a standard dishwasher so the board would likely fit just fine.

NDG

Good to hear it fits @greenenvy . . . . my SHUN knives fit perfectly in my new dishwasher right next to all my cast iron pans and my wifes wedding ring.  

FanOfFanboys

Sweet, glad it looks like I chose a good company and a good board

I hate it is back ordered for 4 weeks though 

NPHuskerFL

@stlcharcoal‌ A lot of history with them. Obviously they have quality and customer satisfaction to have endured the test of time. Great links.

greenenvy

NDG said:

Good to hear it fits @greenenvy . . . . my SHUN knives fit perfectly in my new dishwasher right next to all my cast iron pans and my wifes wedding ring.  

Yeah, ours has a bunch of prongs on the top rack for the jewelry.

UrbanForestTurnings

Don't waste your money on butcher block oil. Just pick up some mineral oil. It's the same thing.

Eggcelsior

UrbanForestTurnings said:

Don't waste your money on butcher block oil. Just pick up some mineral oil. It's the same thing.

Even better, get the stuff with mineral oil and beeswax.

FanOfFanboys

UrbanForestTurnings said:

Don't waste your money on butcher block oil. Just pick up some mineral oil. It's the same thing.

Thanks, that was actually going to be a question!

FanOfFanboys

I also just ordered this. My buddy is a knife maker, one member on here bought a knife from him that was just pure sex

Look at this sexy beast!

raindrop damascus with tamboti wood handle and black g10- bolsters!

Eggcelsior

FanOfFanboys said:

UrbanForestTurnings said:

Don't waste your money on butcher block oil. Just pick up some mineral oil. It's the same thing.

Thanks, that was actually going to be a question!

This is what I use. It's also called "spoon butter". You can make it at home.

UrbanForestTurnings

Eggcelsior said:

UrbanForestTurnings said:

Don't waste your money on butcher block oil. Just pick up some mineral oil. It's the same thing.

Even better, get the stuff with mineral oil and beeswax.

The beeswax will only give temporary protection. The first time you use the board you will cut the wax.

RRP

so when I cut the cheese I cut the wax? Now I'm confused...LOL

FanOfFanboys

So there goes a lot of money today! And all for things I won't have for about a month. But will be sexy as hell once I have!

Legume

knife like that - you not only have to keep it clean (love the dishwasher idea), but you also have to keep it sharp.  get yourself one of these babies.  opens cans AND sharpens knives.  forget that new crap on the market, vintage is the way to go

FanOfFanboys

While that is a really cool looking machine I will stick with my spyderco tri-angle sharpmaker

But cleaning will be a breeze. Just throw in dishwasher along with new cutting board and boom!

Eggcelsior

UrbanForestTurnings said:

Eggcelsior said:

UrbanForestTurnings said:

Don't waste your money on butcher block oil. Just pick up some mineral oil. It's the same thing.

Even better, get the stuff with mineral oil and beeswax.

The beeswax will only give temporary protection. The first time you use the board you will cut the wax.

You don't say!...Just like mineral oil. That's why you reapply it on a continuous basis. The mineral oil in it keeps it from drying so it flows into crevices.It just allows the product to last a little longer and makes it a little more waterproof than mineral oil alone.

FanOfFanboys

No comments on that sexy a$$ knife!?!

Eggcelsior

FanOfFanboys said:

No comments on that sexy a$$ knife!?!

I missed the knife. Is this from the guy you've mentioned before? I love the handle taper.

DaveRichardson

That board will be passed down to at least 2 generations!  Those things are amazing!

FanOfFanboys

Eggcelsior said:

FanOfFanboys said:

No comments on that sexy a$$ knife!?!

I missed the knife. Is this from the guy you've mentioned before? I love the handle taper.

Pictures a few post up. 

It is, the guy is Dan and his knives are BushKill Blades. This is my 4th knife from him, couple guys on here I know have ordered from him, and another forum I am on he has sold couple hundred knives on there. He has production, limited runs, and customs. Does everything, including heat treat, himself. I love his work. 

FanOfFanboys

DaveRichardson said:

That board will be passed down to at least 2 generations!  Those things are amazing!

That is great news! Each post just making me happier with my purchase. Love a quality, American made, product that will outlive me. 

FanOfFanboys

@4runner is one memeber off top of my head who ordered knife from same guy. Here the hunting knife he ordered

4Runner

Yes, the guy is awesome. What a craftsman he is. Highly recommend his stuff.