Stays put. Every time.
HONE Steel Cutting Board
Small 12" x 16"
$49.99
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$49.99
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$69.99
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Your cutting board is feeding you plastic.
HONE Steel Cutting Board
Zero Microplastics
Blade-Friendly Steel
Bacteria-Resistant
Dishwasher Safe
Pickup currently not available
Small: 12" x 16" | Medium: 16" x 20" | Large: 16" x 24"
304 food-grade stainless steel, 1.5mm thickness
L-shaped counter lip locks to any counter edge
Dishwasher safe
Dishwasher safe or hand wash with warm soapy water
Dry immediately to prevent water spots
No oiling, no seasoning, no maintenance required
Avoid prolonged soaking
Zero microplastics — ever
Non-porous surface stops bacteria at the source
No chemical coatings or treatments
Wipes clean in seconds, no cross-contamination
Peace of mind with every meal you prepare
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The Proof
One year of daily use. See the difference.
Same kitchen. Same knives. Same meals. Only the board is different.
Grooved. Stained. Harboring bacteria.
Wood absorbs moisture, warps, and cracks over time. Knife marks trap food debris that never fully washes out. Most wooden boards need replacing within a year.
Smooth. Clean. Exactly like day one.
304 stainless steel shows zero degradation after a year of daily use. No grooves, no stains, no microplastics — ever.
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THE PROBLEM
What your cutting board isn't telling you.
Every cut releases plastic you can't see. Every meal, it ends up in your food.
YOUR CURRENT BOARD
79.4 Million
Plastic particles ingested per year
A single polypropylene cutting board exposes you to up to 79.4 million microplastic particles annually through everyday food prep.
Environmental Science & Technology, 2023
50.7g
Microplastics shed per person, per year
A single plastic cutting board sheds up to 50.7 grams of microplastic particles into your food annually.
TIME Magazine, 2025
100-300
Particles per knife stroke
Every cut on plastic sends hundreds of microscopic particles directly onto your food.
TIME Magazine, 2025
THE SOLUTION
Everything your current board isn't.
Engineered to eliminate every problem plastic and wood create.
0g
Microplastics released per year
Stainless steel is non-polymeric. It physically cannot shed plastic particles — ever.
0
Maintenance required
No oiling. No seasoning. No replacing. Soap, water, done.
100%
Non-porous surface
Zero microscopic holes for bacteria, moisture, or odor to penetrate. When you wash it, it's actually clean.
THE COMPARISON
Why steel wins.
Side by side, it's not even close.
| Wood | Plastic | HONE Steel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteria resistant | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Zero microplastics | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No maintenance | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Counter-locking lip | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lifetime durability | ~ | ✗ | ✓ |
304 food-grade stainless steel. The same material used in hospitals and Michelin-star kitchens.
THE SCIENCE
Where microplastics go once they're in your food.
Researchers have now detected microplastics in nearly every part of the human body. It starts in your kitchen.
1
Plastic Board
Every knife stroke scrapes 100–300 invisible plastic particles directly onto your food. You can't see them. You can't wash them off.
2
Ingested
With every meal, you swallow them. No taste. No smell. No warning. Just plastic — entering your body three times a day.
3
In Your Blood
Particles smaller than 1 micron breach the gut lining and enter your bloodstream. Microplastics have been found in human blood samples worldwide.
4
In Your Organs
Scientists have detected microplastics in human lungs, liver, placenta, and heart tissue. The long-term effects are still being studied — but the plastic is already there.
FAQ
Common Questions
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Will this damage my knives?
Steel is harder than wood, so your knife edge will dull slightly faster — but this is normal edge rolling, not blade damage. A few passes with a honing rod (10 seconds) restores it instantly. We sell a bundle with a honing rod for exactly this reason.
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What kind of steel is this?
304 food-grade stainless steel — the same material used in hospital surgical environments and commercial restaurant kitchens. Completely non-porous, rust-resistant, and safe for direct food contact.
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How do I clean it?
Soap and water. Or toss it in the dishwasher. No oiling, no seasoning. Food slides right off. Stainless steel also neutralizes odors — garlic, onion, and fish smells gone after a quick rinse.
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What does the L-shaped lip do?
Hooks over the edge of your countertop, locking the board in place. No sliding, no wobbling, no injury risk. Also prevents flour and liquids from spilling over during dough prep.
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Is it loud?
Slightly louder than wood. Most people adjust within a day. A small trade-off for eliminating bacteria and microplastics from your food prep.
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What are the dimensions?
Large: 24 × 16 × 0.06 inches, 4.2 lbs. Medium: 20 × 14 × 0.06 inches, 3.1 lbs. Brushed satin finish. L-shaped lip fits counter edges up to 1.5 inches thick.
★★★★★
Customer reviews
4.9 out of 5 · Based on 5,941 reviews
★★★★★
March 28, 2026
Game changer. I threw out my plastic board the day this arrived. The lip locks onto the counter and doesn't move. Cleans up in seconds. My knives need a quick hone more often but it's 10 seconds with the rod. Worth it.
★★★★★
March 22, 2026
Bought this after reading the microplastics study. Once I learned plastic boards shed that much material into food, I couldn't keep using mine. This is solid, beautiful, and actually feels like a real kitchen tool. Already ordered one for my mom.
★★★★★
March 14, 2026
The bundle is the move. Got two boards — meat and produce — and the rod. No cross-contamination, no smells, no stains. My wooden board is now just a serving platter. If you're on the fence, just do it.
★★★★★
March 8, 2026
Looks incredible on my counter. I was nervous about a metal cutting board but this doesn't feel clinical at all — it looks sleek and modern. My husband asked where I got it within five minutes. Dishwasher safe is a huge bonus too.
★★★★☆
February 27, 2026
Solid board, well made. Only reason for 4 stars is it's definitely louder than my old wooden board when chopping. You get used to it after a couple days though. The fact that it doesn't absorb anything and wipes clean instantly makes up for it.
★★★★★
February 19, 2026
Got this as a housewarming gift for my sister and she loved it. Ended up ordering one for myself a week later. The size is perfect — actually big enough to break down a whole chicken without things falling off the edge. Way better than those tiny boards from Target.