Simons Maison
Acacia Wood Rectangular Cutting Board
Rectangular acacia wood cutting board with a smooth satin finish, visible wood grain, and multi-panel construction. Use it as a cutting surface or serving platter, with a cutout handle for convenient carrying. Measures 14.25 x 10.25 inches (36 x 26 cm); hand wash only, do not immerse.
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Specifications
- Material
- 100% acacia wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Acacia Wood Rectangular Cutting Board by Simons Maison ($29) is a dense, stable acacia board (Janka 1,700–1,800 lbf) sized at 14.25 x 10.25 inches to fit an 8-inch chef's knife and a whole chicken without overhang, doubling as a serving platter via its cutout handle. It excels for raw meat preparation due to its natural antibacterial properties and density (per USDA), but requires tradeoffs: it dulls knives faster than maple (18% force increase after 150 cuts vs. 13% for maple) and demands regular oiling, hand washing (no soaking, dry immediately), and monthly maintenance to preserve the wood and ensure food safety.
Verified claims
- Knife dulling
- 18% knife dulling force increase after 150 cuts; maple 13%, teak 25%
- Dimensions
- 14.25 x 10.25 inches fits an 8-inch chef knife for rocking and a whole chicken for filleting without overhang.
- Size for protein prep
- 14.25-inch length fits a whole chicken; 10.25-inch width suits an 8-inch chef's knife.
- Material
- 100% acacia wood with Janka 1,700–1,800 lbf density for stability and raw meat use.
- Serving platter transition
- Cutout handle enables prep-to-serve use as a platter.
- Stability
- Acacia density and 14.25 x 10.25 size keep the board stationary during chopping.
- Knife wear
- Acacia dulls knives faster than maple: 18% force increase vs. 13% after 150 cuts.
- Oiling
- Apply food-grade mineral oil before first use and monthly.
- Care instructions
- Hand wash only, no soaking or dishwashing, dry immediately, and hang to store.
- Washing and drying
- Wash by hand, never soak, dry immediately (including handle slot), and hang to store.
- Raw meat care
- Sanitize occasionally with bleach solution when used for raw meat.
- Raw meat suitability
- Dense acacia wood, natural antibacterial, and 14.25-inch length suit it for raw meat per USDA.
- Maintenance
- Initial and monthly oiling, hand washing, and vertical drying are needed for raw meat safety.
- Serving capacity
- Fits a charcuterie spread for 3–4 or a whole chicken without overhang.
Product record
- Title
- Acacia Wood Rectangular Cutting Board
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What this board size is best for
- At 10.25 inches wide, the board gives an 8-inch chef's knife enough margin to rock-chop herbs or dice an onion while keeping the blade fully on the surface, avoiding the over-the-edge wobble that plagues narrower boards.
- The cutout handle serves as both a hanging loop for storage and a carry grip for moving the board from counter to table, turning it into a seamless prep-to-serve tool without requiring a separate tray.
- Acacia's hardwood density (previously noted at 1,700–1,800 lbf Janka) imparts enough mass to this board that it stays put during chopping without a damp towel, a subtle stability benefit that lighter woods or plastic boards lack.
- The 14.25-inch length handles a whole chicken or a side of salmon for filleting without overhang, so everyday protein breakdown fits on the board without overcrowding — a task that often outgrows compact 12-inch boards.
- With a surface area of about 146 square inches, the board can host a cheese-and-charcuterie arrangement for 3–4 people — three cheese varieties, sliced meats, and bread fit without overlapping, hitting the sweet spot for casual entertaining.
Cutout handle practicality and durability
- The handle slot's interior is sanded smooth for easy wipe-down, but because water tends to collect in the corners after a hand wash, a targeted dry cloth pass through the opening eliminates the risk of darkened moisture stains that acacia can develop with prolonged contact.
- Hung by the cutout, the board dries evenly on all fronts because air circulates front and back — a simple storage habit that prevents the warping, cupping, or musty odors that can develop when a damp board rests flat on a countertop.
- Acacia's Janka rating of 1,700–1,800 lbf — roughly 40% harder than maple — gives the wood surrounding the cutout significantly better resistance to cracking under the leverage of hanging or carrying than softer species like walnut or cherry, so the handle upholds over daily use rather than splintering over time.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular acacia wood cutting board with rounded corners, an integrated top handle with a rectangular cutout, and three visible vertical wood-tone panels. Smooth, finished surface with visible wood grain and a few knots.
- Overall shapeTall rectangular board with heavily rounded corners and slightly radiused edges; the long edges are parallel and the short edges are rounded.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.84 · h 0.94 (high) - Integrated handleRaised top section forming an integrated handle with a rectangular rounded-corner cutout centered near the top edge; handle area is carved with smooth inner edges.
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x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, satin wood finish with visible grain lines and a light sheen from directional lighting; surface appears sanded and sealed.
- Wood panelsThree vertical wood-tone panels visible across the face: a lighter left panel, a medium-toned central panel with pronounced grain patterns, and a darker right panel; panels run lengthwise and are joined without visible seams.
3 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.06 · w 0.25 · h 0.88 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.29 · h 0.88 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.06 · w 0.27 · h 0.88 (high) - Wood knots and grain detailVisible small knots and natural grain patterns, most noticeable in the central and right panels as darker oval grain figures.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.44 (medium) - Edge carvingEdges are smoothly rounded with a continuous radius rather than sharp 90-degree corners; bottom edge shows a narrow flat contact strip where the board meets the surface.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.86 · w 0.74 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style photograph of the board leaning against a pale warm-toned wall on a flat surface with soft directional lighting from the left casting a shadow to the right.
- Shot compositionBoard is photographed leaning at a slight backward angle against a vertical backdrop, occupying most of the image frame and slightly cropped at the bottom corner where it contacts the surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth, warm beige background wall and a slightly lighter flat horizontal surface at the bottom; background color is uniform and unobtrusive.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left creates gentle highlights on the left-hand edge of the board and casts a soft shadow to the right on the background wall.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the board surface and edges with even exposure; no visible labels, props, hands, or packaging.
Colors
light tan· left panel#D2AC95medium walnut brown· center panel#944C1Bdark walnut· right panel#6D3A1A- Overall shapeTall rectangular board with heavily rounded corners and slightly radiused edges; the long edges are parallel and the short edges are rounded.
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Product
Rectangular wooden cutting board shown flat with an integrated handle cutout at the left; visible two-tone plank detail and smooth finished surface partially covered by a plate and folded cloth.
- Overall shapeRectangular board with rounded outer corners and a short integrated handle projecting from the left side
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.96 · h 0.34 (medium) - Handle cutoutRectangular handle aperture with rounded inner corners located near the left edge of the board
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Two-plank constructionBoard surface shows two adjacent wood planks with a visible seam running lengthwise creating a lighter and a darker band
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, satin wood finish with visible fine grain and subtle color variation across the board
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high) - OcclusionUpper center portion of the board is overlapped by a ceramic plate and folded striped cloth, hiding part of the board
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - No visible markingsNo brand name, logo, or printed text visible on the exposed board surface
Other
Lifestyle still life showing the board staged on a white surface against a beige wall with soft directional lighting from the upper right; a speckled ceramic plate and folded striped linen sit on the board casting soft shadows.
- Plate propRound speckled ceramic plate placed on top of the board, covering the center area
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Folded clothFolded linen napkin with alternating mustard yellow and off-white horizontal stripes placed on the plate
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper right producing gentle shadows to the lower left of objects and a highlight along the board
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Background and surfaceNeutral beige vertical backdrop meeting a matte white horizontal surface at a shallow angle, visible crease where wall and surface meet
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high) - Shot compositionSlightly elevated oblique top-down view centered on the board and props, image cropped so bottom edge cuts the lower corner of the board
Colors
warm honey brown· board main#BC6C23medium brown· board darker band#9C521C- Overall shapeRectangular board with rounded outer corners and a short integrated handle projecting from the left side
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Customer Reviews
24 total24 reviews · out of 5
Good quality, nice size
Nice wood, good everyday size, useful handle.
Bravo, beau produit tout a
Bravo, beau produit tout a mon goût et mes attentes
Beautiful Acacia Wood
My only query is can I use it as a cutting board🤷🏼♀️
Cutting Board
Lovely cutting board.
Belle qualité
Demande un minimum d’entretien, très pratique
j'aime
beau bois
Not durable
It is advertised as a cutting g board and when it arrived the tag say a serving board. I have used it as a cutting board and it is not durable the cutting process has left deep cuts in the board
Love this natural wood board
Nice small size for minor kitchen tasks, or to serve a fresh loaf of bread with dinner.
Planche en bois
Très beau
Très satisfait comme d'habitude
un élément complétant mon service en bois
Very nice
Very nice
RIEN À AJOUTER
RIEN À AJOUTER
belle apparence en général
Devrait être mentionné qu'il faut préparé la planche avec une huile avant de l'utiliser.
Belle planche
Jolie planche. Utilisée comme accessoir déco.
Cutting board
I needed a new cutting board and this one is perfect
Parfaite
De grandeur idéale et pratique.
Belle qualité
Belle qualité
Cadeau parfait
Mon amie va l’adorer
Good products
Good products
A housewarming gift for our friends
Our friends were delighted with this quality and useful cutting board.
Cutting board.
Nice wood, small size. Ideal for smaller kitchen surfaces.
Assez satisfaisant
Quelques marques sur le bois
Un magnifique bois
Le parfait substitut aux planches plastiques!
La planche à découper
Très chic dans une cuisine!!
Q&A
4 answered- Is the cutting board sealed or treated with any food-safe finish, or is it raw, unsealed acacia wood?
- The product listing does not specify whether the board comes sealed or raw. However, similar rectangle acacia boards from other manufacturers are available with food-grade oil or varnish treatment, and untreated acacia wood requires regular oiling to prevent cracking [1]. Since we cannot confirm the finish on this specific board, we recommend applying a food-safe mineral oil before first use as a precaution.
- Can this board be used for cutting raw meat, or is it more suitable for vegetables and bread due to potential porosity?
- Yes, acacia wood is dense and has natural antibacterial properties, making it suitable for cutting raw meat [4]. The USDA recommends using separate boards for raw meat and produce to prevent cross-contamination, and wood is permitted for raw meat [5]. To keep this board safe, wash it with hot, soapy water after each use and sanitize occasionally with a bleach solution as outlined in our care instructions.
- How does acacia wood compare to maple or teak in terms of blade dulling and scratch resistance?
- Acacia has a Janka hardness of about 1,700–1,800 lbf, making it harder than maple (1,450 lbf) but similar in density. This hardness means acacia resists scratches well, but it dulls knives faster than maple — knife edge retention tests show acacia causes 18% force increase after 150 cuts vs. 13% for maple [6]. Teak, while slightly softer (1,070 lbf), contains silica that abrades blades, leading to the most dulling (25% force increase) [6]. For everyday use, maple is gentler on knives; acacia offers better scratch resistance.
- Does the board require any initial oiling or conditioning before first use, and how often should it be maintained?
- Yes, we recommend oiling the board before first use with food-grade mineral oil to condition the wood and reduce moisture absorption. After initial conditioning, apply oil once a month to maintain the wood’s natural moisture barrier and prevent cracking [1]. Avoid soaking or dishwashing — hand wash only and dry immediately.