Chop Block
Hickory Cutting board With Chop Cutters
Research
There are so many different tools that have been used in kitchens for years. After interviewing a few experienced chefs, I discovered that the most necessary kitchen items are knives and a cutting board.
Why not combine them to make cooking more streamlined?
Inspiration
Dansk Cheeseboard & Knife
By Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
I used this product as inspiration to create a multifunctional item.
Construction
Stainless steel cutter with steel epoxied on for magnetism.
Cutter was epoxied and nailed into the wooden handle and covered by a wooden down to be seamless.
The board was split in half to embed the magnets and to router slits for the cutters.
How does it work?
Inside the cutting board are 6 neodymium magnets on each end. These magnets allow you to click the two knives into place and let the user hold the board by these handles.
Learning Outcomes
I looked at different types of wood and their qualities. I choose hickory for its beautiful grain and strength. I used stainless steel for the blades because it's food safe and more rust resistant. I used a strip of steel for magneticity inside the board.
