Off to purchase some coconut oil!
I’m curious about the bacterial growth factor that can occur with wood. Saying these things can last a lifetime without even mentioning the bacteria they can absorb and harbor makes this read more like an ad at some points.
You probably don’t want to use plastics if you’re concerned about bacteria.
Right I’m of the mind that silicone and metal are for me since those tools can be chucked into the dishwasher.
RIP your knifes
What is happening to the knives in this context?
I don’t have a better source, so feel free to be critical to this but wood actually is antibacterial as it dries according to for example this https://www.hawkmade.com/the-science-behind-the-antibacterial-properties-of-wood
I would 100% avoid coconut oil or any organic oil for wood. It can go rancid and ruin your tools.
You can buy food grade mineral oil from your local pharmacy. Just rub some on with a cloth, and keep applying as long as the wood will soak it.
Reapply when the wood lightens.
Source: I make cutting boards and such as a hobby.
Same. This stuff is excellent and I’ve used it for years on cutting boards and butcher blocks I’ve made. It’s all natural, obviously food safe, super easy to apply with a paper towel or cloth, and the bottle lasts forever.
Mineral oil is a petroleum distillate, a byproduct of fossil fuel production. I’m not saying it’s necessarily unsafe or unethical to use, but calling it “all natural” is a bit of a reach.
A little extra TLC can turn your wooden cutting board into a family heirloom
The reason I have a cutting board in the first place is because it is expendable and, unlike, say, a table or countertop, it doesn’t matter if a knife cuts into it and damages it. Like, it’s literally the expendable surface between the knife and the thing I don’t want to suffer wear and tear.
For sure. I think trying to preserve these tools is a bit of a waste of time. But extending their lifespan is always a win in my book
