Large 13-3/8 inch cutting board is perfect for cutting meat. A better cutting surface: bamboo is gentle on knives to preserve their sharpness for continued quality cutting. Easy care: simply hand wash with warm water and soap. Boards wipe clean quickly. Do not wash in dishwasher or allow to soak. Bamboo is better for the environment; Moso bamboo is an incredibly durable material, and it is a renewable resource which grows quickly and doesn't require clear cutting, artificial irrigation or replanting.