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Got this 18" x 12" Cherry board from the Boardsmith in June 2020, love the look and using it. Late 2021, I noticed these hairline marks appeared on the cutting surface on both sides. I assumed it just knife marks from use and didn't think much of it, just oil and move on. Yesterday, noticed that more appeared on the board and so I took a closer look. These marks are not very wide, <1mm with most < 0.5mm but some of these are pretty deep, ranging 2mm to the deepest almost 5mm. Are these just normal wear and tear? seems to me it's hard to even leave a mark on the board without a lot of pressure which is way more than I usually do. Is there something worse (cracks) happening here?
Usage: I am a home cook, cook 2-3 times a week and alternate between this and a smaller board I have. I cut very lightly to avoid digging into the board and dulling the edge excessively. I do not hack any meat with bone on it or rock chop at all. The hardest ingredient I cut would be Kabochas. Board is washed right after use with soapy water and propped up to dry.
For maintenance, I keep the board regularly oiled with mineral oil. Every week for the first month, then every 3-4 weeks afterwards, or more frequent if it looks/feels dry. When I do oil, it's over a period of hours until it just won't absorb any more and oil is seeping out form the bottom. Most recently oiled two weeks ago.
This is really a bummer, as I really love this board and tries to take care of it best I can. Any advice on what the problem is, and how to deal with it would be very welcome.
Usage: I am a home cook, cook 2-3 times a week and alternate between this and a smaller board I have. I cut very lightly to avoid digging into the board and dulling the edge excessively. I do not hack any meat with bone on it or rock chop at all. The hardest ingredient I cut would be Kabochas. Board is washed right after use with soapy water and propped up to dry.
For maintenance, I keep the board regularly oiled with mineral oil. Every week for the first month, then every 3-4 weeks afterwards, or more frequent if it looks/feels dry. When I do oil, it's over a period of hours until it just won't absorb any more and oil is seeping out form the bottom. Most recently oiled two weeks ago.
This is really a bummer, as I really love this board and tries to take care of it best I can. Any advice on what the problem is, and how to deal with it would be very welcome.