I have an accumulation of cutting boards, most of them of the white nylon variety. The main board was my Dad's. He told me that it is Monkey Pod wood and he had jumped at the chance to acquire it 50-60 years ago (something about Monkey Pod trees had captured his attention along the way).
Monkey Pod board is reserved for my use because it has experienced a LOT of mileage and looks it. It looks quite disreputable, actually. :)
So ... I have mostly been using the utilitarian but soulless nylon boards.
Until now.
I selected the 13"x9.9" model as that properly fits my usually-cooking-for-one-now small meals situation. It is perfect for my purposes AND it is GORGEOUS.
... and light and thin and, apparently, tough. In addition, this Bamboo board fits completely INSIDE my kitchen sinks. YEAH! Using this board I will not have to carry it back to the laundry room sink to wash the entire thing in one shot with half of the effort.
I am glad that this Bamboo board is "hardened" against dishwasher use & heat damage. While I, personally, would never put a nice small board like this thru a dishwasher cycle, I would not hesitate to use it in a trivet or serving capacity during periodic family-gathering meals.
I have a feeling that I will smile every time I retrieve this from the Cutting Boards Drawer.
I know, I know ... but like they say, "It's the little things". :)