At the end of the day, if you want to chop some vegetables, a maple wood cutting board that costs $100 is going to do the exact same job as a plastic on that costs $10. The one caveat I'll make is ...

A large maple wood end-grain cutting board could run you as much as $200, but the edge-grain version will be about half that price, and a bamboo cutting board with the same specifications will be ...

That includes a large cutting board with a mat or non-slip material underneath, clear counter space, a large bowl for the cut fruit pieces, and a trash can or compost bin on the floor next to you.

Size: There are a range of cutting board sizes, from compact versions measuring around 5 inches by 10 inches to extra-large ones that measure about 20 inches by 30 inches.

In our larger tested review of the best wooden cutting boards, The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board earned the distinction of best upgrade pick. Here's why it’s worth the investment.