Synthetic Rubber Cutting Boards

When you’re looking for the best cutting board material, there are plenty of factors to consider. But, most importantly, different types of cutting boards are best suited to different uses.

One must-have cutting board is a flexible cutting board made from synthetic rubber. They offer flexibility, they’re easy on knife blades, you can put them in the dishwasher, and that’s only the beginning.

The average cutting board size for this material is 9” X 13” X 1/8, and that’s exactly what the Bamboo Guy has to offer you – as well as a slightly smaller version at 8.5” X 8.5”.

Stick around while we tell you about the top qualities of the best rubber cutting boards, we have for you and more.

Top Qualities of a Flexible Cutting Board Made from Rubber

Dishwasher Safe

Made in Japan and you can put them directly in the dishwasher. Their tough, durable, and are dishwasher safe up to 212°F

Almost Zero-Scratch Rubber

Made from a new synthetic rubber material, it’s resistant to knife scratches – much like end-grain cutting boards but without the limitations (and maintenance).

Protects and Maintains Sharpness of Knife Blades

The synthetic rubber is highly elasticated, allowed knife blades to sink in rather than bounce back. This protects your knives and prevents them from becoming prematurely blunt.

Juice Groove

The cutting board juice groove outlines the rectangular board, preventing liquid from spilling onto your kitchen counter. The smaller square board of our two options has one higher corner with small holes, allowing for drainage, making it an excellent and efficient corner cutting board that’ll minimize mess.

Tabs for Different Types of Food

It boasts three tabs – for fish, meat, and vegetables – to prevent cross-contamination and promote food safety.

Light and Flexible

The large one weighs a mere 8.9 ounces, these cutting boards are easy to handle – their light weight allows you lift and maneuver effortlessly.

Easy to Dry

It’s non-porous, making it quick drying.

Bleach Friendly

They can be washed with bleach up to 212°F.

Rough Surface for Safety

The rough surface of prevents slipping and adds an element of safety.

Best Uses of a Flexible Rubber Cutting Board

Here's how it can be used:

• Slicing Bread: Ideal to use as a bread cutting board because it can be used frequently, it’s dishwasher safe, and the rough surface will prevent slipping.
• Cutting Chicken: It can be easily and effectively washed in the dishwasher, preventing a build-up of bacteria, making it ideal to use as a chicken cutting board.
• Preparing Fish: Fillet, debone, and slice fish on this rubber fish cutting board, since it can be easily washed and won’t damage your special knives. Or use it as a sushi cutting board.
• Chopping Vegetables: Safely chop up all vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
• Handling Meat: Prepare any meat on it, as its non-slip, easy to wash, and it has a juice groove, making it the best cutting board for meat on an everyday basis.
• Cutting Bait While Fishing: Take it along on a fishing trip to use as a snack cutting board or a bait cutting board.
• Great For Travel: Easy to pack for picnics, road trips and trips abroad.

Whether you’re looking for an everyday cutting board, a cutting board to travel with, or a cutting board for meat specifically, our flexible rubber cutting boards are versatile, high quality, and effective.

Flexible rubber cutting boards are incredibly versatile, so if you’re looking for cutting board gift ideas, Japanese flexible rubber cutting boards is an obvious choice.

For more info on flexible rubber cutting boards read our blog article here "Versatile and Dishwasher Safe: Everything You Need to Know About Bendable, Synthetic Rubber Cutting Boards".