Is the top actually butcher block...suitable for chopping, prepping, etc?
1497209
No it is not, its very nice wood, I use my cutting boards on it. I love this, I am sooooo glad I purchased it.
1497210
I have one and I love it! I don't think it is thick enough for chopping direct on it! it has vernier over it! i took care of my putting a clear contact paper over the top and I use an rectangle peace of granite to chop on it! I hope it helps!
1497211
Hi- No, the top is not butcher block. It is beautiful but is laminated wood. One of the people on Amazon suggested mounting the knife block upside down to store cutting boards in it. We didn't do that but don't use the top for food prep. Hope that helps. I will say we REALLY love the size and extra storage space it provides. It's fairly narrow plus we didn't mount the towel or knife rack which makes it the perfect size for us. Good luck in finding a good unit!Valerie
1497212
Yes Susan, but I use a cutting board to keep the surface looking nice. You can put paper towels at one end with the holder provided, but we took it off to allow more space in my small kitchen.
7882
You would need a separate cutting board; the top is NOT a butcher block. (It is a wonderfully crafted island; incredibly useful, and holds a ton of stuff on the two inside shelves).
115093
This is not a chopping table. We us it as a food prep and eating island in the kitchen. We do use it for butchering elk and deer but only as a cutting board. We love it.
1560504
The height is good, as far as the top goes it not a maple top and not sure what the wood is but if only for kneading dough it could work, it has a catch ring all around the board about a half inch in so it could be used for carving. It's solid once assembled nut if it doesn't work out it is from Amazon so it can be packed up and sent back in 30 days at no cost to you.
78397
I think so. I've used it to debone and skin raw chicken and its construction seems to pay off just fine for that. The edge holds good, and I use it just as often to cut the meat as to chop, hell, I often use it in lieu of a chef's knife. Hope that helps!
1069860
Yes it's a butcher block. Mine is used daily. I have mine since November and it's still in amazing condition. There unfortunately is not shelves in the bottom cupboard.
1899720
I used this for a butcher block counter top. We don't really "cut" on our butcher block per say, but we do constantly do food prep on it. We use a household kitchen cleaner and it has held up very well for almost a year. I followed the instructions and put several coats on (6 or 7) and allowed proper drying time in between coats. I've also used it since on a kitchen table that I refinished.
1555537
I made three butcher blocks for Christmas gifts this year so haven't had much time to evaluate. But no problems yet. I did look all over and I thought this was the best I could find. Hope this helps.
59449
I would not use the top as a cutting board. It's not thick or hard enough for that.
1069861
It has a nice finish on top. Very smooth. I think you can use it as a butcher block if you want. I never use that for that purpose. There are no shelves on the bottom of cabinet area. I use it for storage and really like it. Hope this was helpful.
2078196
Yes, very sturdy and easy to clean. I have cooked chicken, turkey, steaks and pork chops in mine and it comes out great.
634776
It would be hard, and to be honest the butcher block is the best part of the kitchen island. The rest is not solid wood, some part might be because it is heavy but the sides are def. compress wood. It not terrible quality but for the price it could be better.
1838000
You could use the top for a cutting surface but it would show the knife marks just like any cutting board.
2059095
no, the top is butcher block. and i seriously think the metal would rust as part of it is enamel and part stainless steel.
1040108
It could be used as a chopping block; it's thick and sturdy. However I use a board on top when I chop.
1975183
I don't know. I use the oil, because that seems more appropriate for butcher block that is used for cooking.
1849738
Yes. My husband and I attached it to a base and made it into an island for our kitchen. It does very well as a chopping block.