Teakhaus Edge-Grain Teak Wood Cutting Board

Knife feel and construction

Wirecutter, after testing over 40 boards since 2015, explicitly does not recommend edge-grain construction: these boards “tend to be harder on knife blades, don’t self-heal as well, and, in our experience, have more issues with cracking” than end-grain. That is a general finding about edge-grain boards, not a verdict on this specific model — no instrumented lab test of the exact XL 107 was found. Tom’s Guide names a different Teakhaus board (the Professional model) as its “Best professional” pick, noting that teak requires less oiling than other wooden boards and is easy to clean.

Maintenance and running costs

The board arrives pre-oiled with mineral oil and beeswax, and the product specs call for re-oiling 2-3 times per month. Tom’s Guide’s point that teak needs less oiling than other woods suggests the real-world burden is lighter than that schedule, though no source confirms an exact frequency for teak. Hand wash only, and dry the board thoroughly on its side after washing. CNET notes that all wood boards are prone to warping over time without regular mineral oil treatment. Deeply gouged boards can be sanded down. The only recurring cost is mineral oil.

Weight and handling

At 15 lb (6.8 kg) this board is significantly heavier than most home cutting boards. The weight is what keeps it stable during chopping, and the hand grips help move it from kitchen to table, but lifting, cleaning, and storing a 15 lb board is a chore. Costco’s product copy leans on the same trade-off: large surface area and stability from weight.

Is it worth it?

Cuttingboard.com lists the 107 at a $135 MSRP (2026), which prices it as a premium wood board. Its value rests on FSC-certified teak, the large surface, and teak’s lower maintenance needs — not on knife-friendliness or longevity. Wirecutter’s end-grain maple picks, Jones at $185 and Boardsmith at $255, cost more but avoid the edge-grain concerns above. Costco offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on merchandise. If a big, naturally moisture-resistant teak surface is what you want, this board delivers it; if knife care and crack resistance come first, look at end-grain.

Which model this is

This page covers the Teakhaus Traditional Cutting Board XL 107 (PT107), sold at Costco as Item 1743428. Costco’s specification table lists “Design: Endgrain” for this board, contradicting the product title and feature list — a data entry error, since cuttingboard.com and the feature list confirm edge grain. Tom’s Guide’s “Best professional” Teakhaus pick is the Professional model (ASIN B06VT56XFQ), a different board. Teakhaus’s own site mentions an America’s Test Kitchen recommendation, but the specific model was not confirmed.

The Amazon US listing for this board is ASIN B001CMRQUW.

Sources

Manufacturer:

• No manufacturer warranty terms or user manual were found in the sources checked.

Independent reviews:

• Tom’s Guide: Best cutting boards, tested and rated

Stores:

• Costco listing, Item 1743428
• Cuttingboard.com listing

Owner reports:

• No owner discussions were retrieved; Reddit and forum threads were not accessible during research.