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Teakhaus Butcher Block Cutting Board 317, 12 x 12 in

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Teakhaus Butcher Block Cutting Board 317, 12 x 12 in

A thick end-grain teak board whose maker names its glue (KOYOBOND, water-based) and its finish (mineral oil and beeswax). Those, and the FSC wood claim, are the maker's statements; no lab report is published.

Best for Cooks who want a solid wood board with the glue and finish spelled out, at a lower price than most end-grain boards.

Our rating
Good (3.9 of 5)
Price range
Mid-range
Size
12 x 12 x 2 in, end grain, 7 lb
Made in
Made in Vietnam from teak the maker says is sourced mainly in Latin America

approx. $54

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    How it scores Our rating, metric by metric Good, 3.9 of 5
    1. Materials 45% of the rating 4 of 5

      Teak, a named glue (KOYOBOND) and a named finish (mineral oil and beeswax). Every layer is named, but the glue is synthetic and none of it is independently verified.

    2. Independent testing 10% of the rating 1 of 5

      Glue, finish and FSC wood are all the maker's statements. No lab report or safety data sheet is published, and we found no independent test.

    3. Durability 20% of the rating 4 of 5

      The maker says oiling 2 to 3 times a month keeps the board for a lifetime. The warranty is 1 year, only for teakhaus.com purchases, and buyers report cracks and raised grain.

    4. Trust 10% of the rating 4 of 5

      Names its glue, finish, factory country and wood source, with no recalls or Prop 65 notices. The FSC claim could not be checked, and buyers complain about finishing quality.

    5. Value 15% of the rating 5 of 5

      $54 for a 7 lb end-grain block is low for the type, and under a dollar a month if it lasts five years.

    The rating, 3.9 of 5, is the weighted average of these scores. See how we rank kitchen tools & cleanup and our standard.

    What it’s made of What touches your food, water, skin or air 3 materials
    1. Solid teak, end grain, joined from small blocks (the maker says FSC® certified)
    2. KOYOBOND, a water-based polymer-isocyanate adhesive made in Japan, which the maker says contains no formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds
    3. Pre-finished with a mix of mineral oil and beeswax
    What people ask Worries raised online and elsewhere, and what we found 4 questions
    What glue holds an end-grain block together?
    Teakhaus's FAQ (opens in a new tab) names KOYOBOND, a water-based polymer-isocyanate adhesive made in Japan, and says it has no formaldehyde or VOCs. It is a straight answer where most makers give none. No safety data sheet or test of the finished board is published.
    Is a mineral oil finish a problem?
    Teakhaus pre-finishes with mineral oil and beeswax and tells you to re-oil with mineral oil 2 to 3 times a month. Mamavation's cutting-board guide (opens in a new tab) recommends oils that are not mineral oil, and Bambu also steers away from it, but neither gives evidence of harm. If you prefer not to use it, you would have to refinish the board.
    Is the teak really FSC certified?
    The maker says its Vietnam factory is FSC certified and the wood comes mainly from Latin American FSC forests. The FAQ's "view our certification here" text has no working link, and we could not open FSC's public database.
    Do buyers report quality problems?
    Yes. Threads on Reddit (opens in a new tab) mention raised grain from too little sanding, odor retention and cracks in end-grain boards, and that teak's silica can wear knives faster. Others are happy with theirs. The warranty excludes cracking from inadequate oiling.
    Why we chose it What put it on our list 5 points
    • It names its glue. Teakhaus's FAQ says boards are joined with KOYOBOND, a water-based polymer-isocyanate adhesive made in Japan that the maker says contains no formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds.
    • It names its finish: "a mix of mineral oil and beeswax". The FAQ says the company uses no harmful chemicals or synthetic glazes to coat its boards, and the product page asks you to re-oil with mineral oil 2 to 3 times a month.
    • The wood is solid teak, which the maker says is FSC-certified. This board is 2 inches thick, 12 by 12 inches, and weighs 7 lb.
    • For scale on price, John Boos's 1.5-inch maple R-Board starts at $94.95, in larger sizes (from 18 x 12 in). This board is about $54.
    • The maker offers a 1-year warranty on boards bought at teakhaus.com.
    Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy 5 points
    • The glue, the finish and the FSC status are all the maker's statements. The page links no lab report for the adhesive or the finished board, and we could not search FSC's public certificate database.
    • Care takes work: hand wash only, re-oil 2 to 3 times a month, and keep it out of the dishwasher, microwave and oven, according to the product page.
    • It is a compact, heavy block. The same maker's larger end-grain board (24 x 18 x 1.5 in) is $195.
    • Lab studies disagree on whether wood or plastic boards stay cleaner, so wash and dry any board well. See our cutting-board guide.
    • The warranty covers 12 months, not boards bought on Amazon or from other stores, and not cracks from too little oiling, according to Teakhaus's warranty policy.
    What to know Details worth knowing first

    A wooden board is made of many strips glued together, so the glue matters as much as the wood. Our cutting-board guide finds that lab studies disagree on wood versus plastic for bacteria, while plastic boards shed microplastics into food. That is the case for wood. Our formaldehyde guide is the reason to ask what is in the adhesive.

    Teakhaus answers that on its FAQ page, which names the adhesive, KOYOBOND, says it has no formaldehyde or VOCs, and names the finish, a mix of mineral oil and beeswax. This board is its compact 12-inch end-grain size.

    Everything above is the maker's own statement. We found no lab report, we could not open FSC's certificate search to confirm the wood, and some buyers report finishing problems. If you buy it, buy from Teakhaus's own site to keep the 12-month warranty.

    What we checked Each claim, and how sure we are of it 8 checks
    How Teakhaus Butcher Block Cutting Board 317, 12 x 12 in measures up against our kitchen tools & cleanup criteria
    What we checked What we found
    Named materials and glue Maker’s claim Solid teak. Glued with KOYOBOND, which the FAQ describes as a water-based polymer-isocyanate adhesive with no formaldehyde or VOCs.
    Finish or coating stated Maker’s claim Pre-finished with mineral oil and beeswax. The FAQ says no synthetic glazes are used.
    No antimicrobial treatments Maker’s claim None listed. The FAQ says the company uses no harmful chemicals to coat its boards.
    Plastic-free where it wears Maker’s claim Solid wood; no plastic parts are listed.
    Safe by design Maker’s claim No metal fittings, bristles or coatings other than the oil and wax.
    Easy to clean or replace Maker’s claim Hand wash, towel dry, and re-oil 2 to 3 times a month. Not dishwasher-, microwave- or oven-safe. 12-month warranty on teakhaus.com purchases only.
    Wood sourcing Maker’s claim The maker says the teak is FSC-certified and its factory is FSC certified. We could not open FSC's public search, so no certificate number is shown.
    Recalls and notices Verified No CPSC recall for Teakhaus and no Prop 65 notice names it (searched 2026-10-23).
    What the labels mean
    • Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
    • Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
    • Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
    Sources Where our facts come from 8 sources
    1. Teakhaus Butcher Block Thick Square Cutting Board 317 product page. Maker’s page. Price $54, size and care, read 2026-10-23. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    2. Teakhaus FAQ (glue, finish, origin, care). Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    3. Teakhaus warranty policy. Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    4. John Boos R-Board (maple) product page. Independent source. Used only for the comparison. The page names no glue and lists the finish as "Oil Finish". Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    5. Mamavation: Safest non-toxic cutting boards (2024). Independent source. A materials review, not a lab test. It recommends oils that are not mineral oil, and says the post contains affiliate links. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    6. Reddit r/Cuttingboards: Teakhaus or something else? (2026). Independent source. Buyer discussion of raised grain and odor. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    7. CPSC recall search for Teakhaus, run 2026-10-23. Certifier or regulator listing. No recalls. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
    8. California Attorney General: Prop 65 60-day notice search. Certifier or regulator listing. Searched on 2026-10-23; nothing named Teakhaus. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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