Sumzzz Double-Sided Titanium Cutting Board, 16 x 11 in: What to Know Before You Buy

Titanium cutting boards have become a trend thanks to their promise of a non-porous, odor-resistant surface. This Sumzzz board is double-sided, with a titanium face for raw meat and a PP plastic face for fruit and vegetables, plus a juice groove and a built-in garlic-grinding area.

Who it's for

A good fit for home cooks who care most about hygiene and want a clear separation between raw meat and produce in a single board. It also suits people tired of wooden boards that stain or plastic boards that hold onto garlic and onion smells. If you own expensive Japanese knives and want to protect their edges, a softer wood or rubber board is kinder to the blade.

What we liked

• Two surfaces in one: titanium for meat and PP for produce makes it easy to avoid cross-contamination without owning two boards.
• Non-porous titanium side: resists absorbing liquids, odors and stains, so it rinses clean after handling fish, garlic or beets.
• Useful details: a juice groove to catch runoff, a garlic-grinding patch and a hanging hole for drying and storage.

What could be better

• Cutting directly on metal wears knife edges down faster than wood or plastic, so expect to hone more often.
• Chopping on a hard metal surface is noisier and feels less forgiving than on wood.

Key specs, explained

• 16 x 11 inches: a practical mid-size board with enough room to break down a chicken or prep a full dinner's vegetables.
• Titanium / PP construction: titanium is hard and non-porous; PP (polypropylene) is the same food-safe plastic used in many standard cutting boards.
• Juice groove: catches meat juices and fruit liquid so they don't run onto the counter.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will it dull my knives? Harder surfaces do wear edges faster. Many owners use the PP side for most chopping and save the titanium side for raw meat.

Q: How do I clean it? Both sides rinse clean with water and a little dish soap; hang it by the hole to dry.

Q: Is titanium safe for food? Titanium is widely used in cookware and is considered food-safe and non-reactive.

Should you buy it?

Worth considering if a hygienic, odor-free surface matters more to you than knife-edge life. It's a smart two-in-one board, as long as you're fine with honing your knives a bit more often.

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