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Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask before ordering the KatuChef Titanium Cutting Board — what it is made of, how it treats knives, what you can cut on it, how to clean it, which size and quantity to choose, what it costs and how returns work. Where we cannot verify something, the answer says so.
Written and fact-checked by the KatuChef editorial teamLast updated September 2026 We make and sell the KatuChef board — see how we test
The short answer
- 99.89% pure titanium, solid throughout, micro-textured on both faces.
- Non-porous and inert: no smells, no stains, no microplastics, no rust.
- Dishwasher-safe on any cycle, and it never needs oiling or seasoning.
- $59.00 for one board, $99.98 for two, free worldwide shipping.
- Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay via Stripe; nothing added at checkout.
- 30-day money-back guarantee, including if you simply prefer wood.
About the board
What is the KatuChef Titanium Cutting Board made of?
99.89% pure titanium, solid through the whole board — not a coated or plated board. The surface your knife touches is the same metal as the core, so wear is cosmetic patina rather than a layer wearing through.
Is it safe to prepare food on?
Yes. Titanium is non-porous and exceptionally inert: it does not rust, does not react with acidic food, contains no BPA or plasticisers and sheds nothing into food. It also never develops the knife grooves that make old plastic boards a hygiene problem.
Does it shed microplastics like a plastic board?
No. There is no plastic in it. That is the single biggest reason people switch: a scored plastic board loses material into food every time you cut on it, and a metal board has nothing to lose.
Will it dull my knives?
Not noticeably in normal home use. The cutting faces are micro-textured, so they give slightly at thousands of small contact points instead of presenting one rigid plane. That is the difference between this and a glass or polished-metal board.
Why is it dual-sided?
Both faces are finished for cutting, so you can keep raw proteins on one side and produce, bread and anything eaten uncooked on the other, without buying a second board.
Will the surface scratch?
It develops a patina of fine marks with use, like a well-used stainless pan. It does not develop the deep channels plastic gets, so nothing is trapped and nothing is weakened — the marks are cosmetic.
Is it noisy to chop on?
It is firmer and louder than wood, and we would rather say so than pretend otherwise. Most people stop noticing within about a week; if the soft thud of end-grain wood is part of why you enjoy cooking, this is a genuine trade-off for you.
Does it slide around on the counter?
It sits flat and stays put under normal chopping force. If your counter is very smooth and you are working hard on something dense, a damp cloth or thin mat underneath eliminates any movement — the same trick people use with wooden boards.
Is it heavy?
It has real heft, which is what stops it wandering while you cut, and it is still comfortable to lift and rinse one-handed. We do not publish an exact weight figure because we only state specifications we can stand behind.
Does it rust or discolour?
Titanium does not rust. Over time the finish takes on a slightly used look from normal cutting; it never pits, flakes or corrodes the way steel or coated boards can.
Longer answers on the points people dig into most: food safety, knives, surface marks, and what purity means.
KatuChef Titanium Cutting Board — $59.00
$59.00 for one board, $99.98 for two ($49.99 each). Free worldwide shipping, 30-day guarantee.
Using it day to day
What can I cut on it?
Everything you would normally prepare on a kitchen board: meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, bread and cheese. Because it is non-porous, you can move between raw and ready-to-eat food after a rinse rather than reaching for a second board.
Can I cut through bone on it?
The board will take it, but your knife may not. Heavy bone work belongs to a cleaver, and hacking with a thin blade damages the edge on any surface — that is a knife limitation, not a board one.
Can I cut frozen food on it?
Yes, the board is unaffected by cold or by the force involved. Again the limiting factor is your knife: a thin blade forced through frozen food chips regardless of what is underneath.
Can I put a hot pan on it?
Yes. Titanium does not scorch, blister or melt, so the board doubles as a trivet — one of the small conveniences people mention after switching from plastic, which warps.
Can I serve food on it?
It works well as a serving board for cheese, charcuterie or bread; the brushed finish looks intentional on a table. Rinse it before serving if it has been used for raw prep.
Does it take time to get used to?
Give it a week of normal cooking. The firmer feedback is the only adjustment; the technique does not change. If you still dislike it, the 30-day guarantee exists for exactly that reason.
Is it good for someone with limited hand strength?
The board's weight helps, because it stays still without you bracing it. If lifting a substantial board is difficult, keeping it on the counter and scraping food off with the knife spine works well.
Cleaning and care
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes, on any cycle and any temperature, as often as you like. Titanium absorbs no water, cannot warp and cannot rust, and there is no oil or finish to strip.
Does it need oiling or seasoning?
Never. Oiling exists to protect porous wood. Titanium is non-porous, so there is nothing to seal and no maintenance routine at all.
How do I clean it by hand?
Scrape it clear with the spine of your knife, then rinse with hot water and a drop of detergent. That is the whole routine — no soaking, no bleach, no drying discipline.
Will garlic, onion or fish smells linger?
No. Smells cling to porous surfaces and to knife grooves, and this board has neither. A rinse leaves it neutral for the next thing you cut.
Will turmeric, beetroot or tomato stain it?
No. There is nothing for pigment to soak into, so colour rinses off instead of setting in.
What should I avoid using on it?
Steel wool and scouring powder. The micro-texture on the cutting faces is what keeps the surface knife-friendly, and aggressive abrasives are the one thing that can alter it.
How should I store it?
Flat on the counter, upright in a dish rack, or slotted between cupboards — whatever suits your kitchen. It cannot warp, so storage position does not matter the way it does with wood.
The full routine, including what to do if the finish looks dull after months of use, is in our care and cleaning guide.
Sizes and how many
What size is best for most kitchens?
A board large enough to hold a full onion's worth of dice without spilling is the practical minimum for daily cooking. Our sizing guide walks through how much counter space each choice really needs.
Should I buy one board or two?
One is enough to replace the board you reach for most. Two is the most common order, because it lets you keep raw proteins permanently on one board and produce, bread and cheese on the other.
Why would anyone buy three or four?
Two reasons: covering a busy kitchen where boards are constantly in the wash, and gifting. The per-board price is at its lowest on the larger bundles.
Can I buy it as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address at checkout, and the price is not printed on the outside of the parcel.
Sizing is covered properly on what size titanium cutting board to buy.
Titanium vs other materials, in one line each
| Compared with | The short answer |
|---|---|
| Plastic | Titanium wins on hygiene and lifespan: no knife grooves, no microplastics, no yearly replacement. |
| Wood | Wood still feels nicer to chop on; titanium wins on hygiene, dishwasher use and zero maintenance. |
| Glass | No contest. Glass is rigid and genuinely rolls knife edges; a micro-textured metal face does not. |
| Stainless steel | Similar durability, but steel can stain and pit, and polished steel faces are harder on knives. |
| Bamboo | Bamboo is hard, glue-laminated and splinters as it ages; titanium has nothing to delaminate. |
Full comparisons: titanium vs plastic, titanium vs wood, titanium vs glass and titanium vs stainless steel.
Ordering, shipping and returns
How much does it cost?
One board is $59.00. Two are $99.98 ($49.99 each), three are $137.85 ($45.95 each) and four are $143.60 ($35.90 each). Shipping is free worldwide on every order.
Are there any extra fees at checkout?
No. Shipping is free worldwide and nothing is added to the total you see in the order summary — the summary total is exactly what you pay.
How do I pay?
Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payment is processed securely by Stripe, so we never see or store your card details.
Where do you ship?
Orders on this site ship worldwide, with free shipping on every order including single boards. You choose your country at checkout and the address fields adapt to it.
Will I pay import duties or customs charges?
That depends entirely on your own country's rules, and we do not collect or estimate it. Some countries charge nothing on an order this size; others apply local import charges we have no control over.
How long will delivery take?
We do not publish a delivery-day promise on this site, because the honest answer varies by destination and we will not print a number we cannot stand behind. You get a shipping confirmation when your board is dispatched.
Do I have to give a phone number?
No, the phone field is optional. We only need the details a courier requires to deliver your board.
What happens after I order?
You get an order confirmation straight away, then a shipping confirmation when the board is dispatched. Questions in between are answered by the people who make the board.
What if I do not like it?
There is a 30-day money-back guarantee from delivery. If the chopping feel is not for you, that is a perfectly valid reason to return it and you do not need to justify it.
Is this the official store?
Yes — katucheftitaniumboard.com is the official store. Buying direct is how you know the board is genuine solid titanium and that the guarantee is honoured by the people who make it.
More detail on buying safely, including how to tell the official store from a lookalike, is on where to buy.
Pricing at a glance
| Order | Total | Per board |
|---|---|---|
| 1 board | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 2 boards | $99.98 | $49.99 |
| 3 boards | $137.85 | $45.95 |
| 4 boards | $143.60 | $35.90 |
Why bundles are priced this way, and how the cost compares with replacing plastic boards, is on our price breakdown.
Things we deliberately do not claim
- No star ratings or testimonials — we do not have a verified review programme to source them from.
- No order counts, awards or certifications we cannot show you.
- No exact weights, thicknesses or manufacturing location, because we only publish specifications we can stand behind.
- No courier names or delivery-day promises that vary by country.
- No stock countdowns or fake deadlines.
- No health claims about your existing boards.
We would rather answer a question with "we cannot verify that" than publish a number we made up. If something on this site is unclear, that is worth telling us about.
More on how we think about review signals in this category, including our own scored verdict: our honest titanium cutting board review.
Still deciding?
The two pages that answer "should I buy this at all" most directly are pros and cons and are titanium boards any good? When you are ready, checkout is on the home page and takes about a minute: $59.00 for one board, $99.98 for two, free worldwide shipping and 30 days to change your mind.
Get the KatuChef Titanium Cutting Board
99.89% pure titanium, dual-sided, dishwasher-safe. Single boards from $59.00, or $99.98 for the 2-board bundle ($49.99 each). Free worldwide shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
30-day money-back guarantee
Not right for your kitchen? Email us within 30 days of delivery for a refund.
Returns & refunds