equipment$40–80used in 1 side quest
Wooden cutting board (15x20 inch)
A large wooden work surface that gives you room to practice proper knife technique without cramping your motion. Small boards force unsafe pivots and crowd ingredients.
What to look for
- 1At least 15x20 inches—smaller boards cramp motion and create safety issues
- 2Hardwood like walnut, maple, or cherry that won't dull knives quickly
- 3Thickness of 1.5–2 inches so it won't warp or slide around
- 4Juice groove around edges to catch liquid from tomatoes and meat
Skip
- Bamboo boards that splinter and harbor bacteria in the grain
- Boards under 12x18 inches marketed as 'large'—too small for batch prep
Used for: batch cutting vegetables for meal prep · practicing knife skills with proper motion · carving and portioning meat safely
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
