As one of those who does prefer good ecologically sensible products, I'll say up front that I like bamboo when used correctly. I have a bamboo cutting board I use every day. This Bamboo Crumb Catching Board from Swissmar may appeal to those who bake their daily bread more ...

Designed to fit over the range or grill of a Jenn Air cooktop when burners are not in use, this cover of laminated bamboo expands counter space and can even be used as a cutting board. The bottom of the board is cut out to fit over burners or griddle ...

This combination Cheese Knife Set, knife rack and storage block, and reversible serving tray cutting board from Berghoff Worldwide really does have a nice look. Either on kitchen counter or dining room table it will be a useful and stylish serving accessory or prepping platform.

As a set of knives it ...

Mezzaluna sets often have more character than function, but this mincing knife and cutting board set from Wusthof actually works. The solid hardwood block has a wide and deep bowl, big enough for mincing and chopping small amounts of herbs without making a huge mess. The cutting block sits ...

Although this is a nicely designed mincing block combo and would make an interesting table decoration for some types of meals, it's not totally functional as it is. The idea is good, because the mezzaluna knife fitting neatly into a gap in the laminated bamboo block, and is ...

As much serving tray as it is cutting board, this 19 1/2" by 13 1/2" solid hardwood cutting board is perfect for carving roasts or poultry either on the kitchen counter or at the dining room table.

Rubber feet keep the Mundial large cutting board in place while you work, as well ...

From the well known manufacturer J. K. Adams of Vermont, this 20" x 14" cutting board laminated from hard northern American maple is available with a laser engraved initial of your choice in the center of the serving side.

The monogrammed surface also has a routed and smoothly polished gravy ...

Bamboo cutting boards get better looking all the time, and this Parquet pattern board from Totally Bamboo is a fine example. The Congo Parquet board is laminated from precisely fitted blocks of split bamboo, a very hard and quickly renewable natural resource that's quickly taking a big piece of ...

This 12 inch square cutting board from J. K. Adams, built from overlapping rows of hard maple "chunk" blocks and oriented with the end grain as the cutting surface, is a durable and practical kitchen accessory. This maple block looks good enough to serve as a decorative spice shelf when ...

For mincing herbs and chopping nuts, the half moon mezzaluna knife has often been the traditional answer--this modern version redesigns the handle for one handed use and makes the twin blades removable for easier sharpening. All stainless steel construction means durability and easy cleanup.

Combined with a dished hardwood cutting board, ...

The Reversible Hard Maple Cutting Board from John Boos & Company hooks to any counter edge, putting an end to the slipping and sliding so common with simple flat designs. One side features a routed gravy groove to catch runoff from juicy meats, fruits, or vegetables. Nearly 24" long, ...

The Mezzaluna cutting board and knife from John Boos & Company will let the home chef mince and dice fresh herbs, vegetables, and nuts with efficiency and ease, and it keeps your counter clean.

The one piece high carbon stainless steel knife has two cutting edges and a wide rolled ...

This cutting surface from Epicurean makes a great gift for the committed cook.

Because of its wood fiber construction, the surface will not dull knives like a ceramic or glass cutting board will. It is also environmentally friendly, and needs no oiling or greasing to maintain it.

When cleaning is necessary, simply wash the ...