I hate plastic and wooden boards require a lot of upkeep so I wanted a wooden cutting board that would act like plastic but behave like actual wood. So, enter the Epicurean wood fiber cutting board that promises to do all these things and more. It doesn't and I should've known better because no such thing exists. Wooden boards (cypress, maple, etc) are almost always the best choice but they do need constant maintenance. There's no way around it. It's a trade off. Wooden boards will last longer, won't dull your knives, are just as sanitary as plastic ones (if not more so), and just feel better. This Epicurean cutting board is just as good (read: terrible) as a cheap plastic one. The only difference is that it's twice or thrice the price. The main reason I purchased this cutting board was its repeated claims that it will never dull knives. It does. Hoo boy, does it ever. After only a couple uses, my knives were noticeably duller and the cutting board itself was covered in gashes. Seriously, it makes an obnoxious and very loud clacking sound while you're cutting and it's only going to get worse because every cut is dulling your knife so be prepared to cut harder. A harder surface is going to wear down your knives. This is, uh, not "knife friendly". I've noticed many other reviewers having trouble with serious warping. I've only noticed slight warping so not enough to take issue with right now but it's certainly not dishwasher safe if that's the sign of things to come. Listen, you're better off just getting a plastic cutting board.tl;dr: dull knives. scratches easily. avoid. Otherwise seems fine for function but it came warped and appears to be getting worse. I only hand wash and now won’t even stay still with the wet paper towel underneath. See photo after about a month. Not my first or last Epicurean board. This is a great product if you have good knives. I rarely have to resharpen my blades as this board does not dull them. It is easy to clean and maintain. If it warps (and they tend to do that if you let them stay wet), soak in water for about 10 minutes then place on a clean flat surface and cover with the heaviest flat thing in your kitchen. I use a 12" cast iron pan and put some additional heavy things inside for more weight. Leave it overnight and it will be as good as new.I have given these boards as gifts (wedding, birthday, Christmas) and every one loves them. I highly recommend this product. Excellent cutting board that takes a few days to get used to. It's different than your normal plastic or wood board in that it is a very hard surface that creates a louder "clacking" sound and less knife resistance when you slice and dice (one reason your knife stays sharper I believe). At first you may think that you prefer your old board that has a lower "clacking" sound, however, you start to realize that the cutting action is just as good or better than your old board and the grooves that are created from the knife blade are much smaller. This makes cleaning the board much easier as the surface remains much smoother for your sponge to get all the food particles off. Also the weight of the board is much lighter than either plastic or wood, which makes the trip from the counter to the sink or lifting to the pan much easier and faster. I highly recommend the largest size (17x13) and would use if for a while if you are unsure about it at first. Also keep a small dish towel underneath the board to prevent it from sliding around and to slightly elevate to grab easily. I a kitchen product geek who researches and carefully buy stuff for my cooking pleasure. I've avoided these boards for years because they seemed too pricy and I had plenty of traditional wood boards.Got this board to use for meat and fish instead of regular wood boards. It is smaller than I'd like for an all-the-time board and yet I find myself reaching for it nearly all the time. I use logo side for raw meat and other for veggies etc. Cleans easily. Gentle on knives. Thin enough to stop well. And I find thee price on Amazon makes it a good value.Con: This is the version without cover grippers so it does slide around if the counter is even a little wet. I would still get the one without cover grips because I think (no evidence) that it will clean easier and better. Nice cutting surface, but warps in our dishwasher (Bosch SHP7PT55UC). Every time I use these cutting board I have to make sure the "cupped" side is down, or the board spins as I try to use it. If I forget to check and start cutting, I then have to put a towel underneath the board to stop the spinning. What a pain. I wouldn't buy them again.