Material reviews and discussion

I've been looking to replace my plastic OXO cutting boards, but am not in love with wooden cutting boards because they're a little too high maintenance. I found the MK Free Boards through Thingtesting and I love them so far. I love how big and easy to clean they are.

Better than plastic! Finally I cannot even count the number of cutting boards I have cycled through over the years. Plastic was the first to go for the obvious reason—microplastics. A beautiful wooden one came next, but no matter how much I scrubbed, I never felt it was truly clean. Then I tried metal. It looked chic, yes, but the grating sound of a knife against steel made it unbearable. I even bought more wood, this time bamboo, each promising to be different, yet none delivered. Then I discovered the Material Kitchen MK Free Board. Made from a plant-based biocomposite of natural clay minerals. It looks and feels like plastic but is entirely free of permanent microplastics. It is non-toxic, eco-friendly, and dishwasher-safe. When I saw it, I ordered three in white on the spot. After weeks of daily use, they have proven perfect. They hold up beautifully, clean easily, and most importantly, they are made from plants and minerals, not plastic. Proof that eco can be elegant, the MK Free Board marries design, performance, and sustainability. Fingers crossed the only cutting boards I will ever buy in the future will be more of these.

I've been using my Material Kitchen cutting boards for years and they are high quality, in great condition, and a consistent staple in everyday cooking. I trust the brand to create useful and well designed tools and would like to try more of their products.

Excited to have made my first purchase from Material. Known for their high quality kitchen goods, I grabbed their Coated Pan for Mother’s Day. While pricey, I could tell it would last a lifetime as I took it out of the box. It cooks very evenly thanks to the copper core but is still very easy to clean and maintain due to the beautifully colored coating. I also appreciate that it’s PFOAs free! I will definitely invest in more Material products in the future.

I love the re-boards! The material is super durable, and I'm obsessed with the colors. The texture on the boards is also great - good grip without being a cheap-looking bumpy/scratchy texture. Will probably try out more of their products.

this was my first big girl purchase when it came to knives, and they did not disappoint! I was arguably unprepared to own such sharp knives as I sliced my finger three different times within the first week of owning them (lol). anyway love them sm and the magnetic stand looks sooo sleek and cute on the counter.

I’ve had my large and small reBoards from Material for over two years now and I’m overall super pleased. The only issue has been with the large board warping, but that’s because I put both in the dishwasher pretty often. I think Material advises hand washing only. Otherwise, love these. And I still use the warped board, just with a kitchen towel underneath. The material itself of the boards is perfect for me - it’s not too hard and not too soft, great for all your chopping. I find I use both sizes daily, and I like the holes for hanging on wall hooks if you want. The colors are fun too.

I'm in love with my cutting boards. I ordered 3 during a fourth of july (or another summer holiday) special and use them every single day. AND you can put them in the dishwasher. Amazing product that looks aesthetically pleasing.

We've steadily acquired an assortment of items from Material Kitchen and have yet to be disappointed. They hit on all marks, including quality, durability, and design. And for the cutting boards and mixing bowls, it's a great sustainability featuring using sugar-cane plastic. The kitchen shears are simply the best. If you don't have a pair of heavy duty, not messing around slicers and dicers, you're really missing out.

Beautiful cookware and knives.

Absolutely love their cooking tools. I use them daily. The knives are always sharp.

I purchased the mini reBoard and the reBowl- I was drawn to Material's fun colors! Since our kitchen is very neutral colors, having these fun items brightens things up a bit. I think the reBowl ($25) was a bit overpriced for what it was, plus I didn't like the base of it. However, I love that it's recycled plastic and it definitely gets a good amount of use. I also wish there was a variety of sizes (maybe like 3 nesting bowls?). The mini reBoard- BIG FAN. Again, the colors are great. I have always used plastic cutting boards, but these feel like a total step up in quality. I'd highly recommend these for something just getting acquainted with Material.

I am LOVING this brand. We bought a cutting board (reBoard) months ago and I found that it was the only one I ever wanted to use, and I was always so sad when it was in the dishwasher. I decided to buy a few more in new sizes and colors. The colors are cute, the sizes are perfect, they are slim & easy to store, and, because I'm so used to wooden cutting boards, the fact that these are dishwasher safe is a game changer for me. I also sprung for a copper pan and so far so good! I have tried a few non-stick brands before and the non-stick function never lasts long, so I'm super hopeful.

I bought the knife sharpener and the mini reboard (via an offer from Flip, so didn't pay full price) and was really impressed with the quality, the packaging (no extra crap in the box destined for landfill) and the speed of shipping. Knife sharpener is such an easy way to maximize the investment I've already made in great knives, which I love and is so easy and priceless for me. The board is awesome and everything I've been looking for in a cutting board. Will definitely buy more of the boards, can't speak to the knives or cookware.

I've been using Material's 3-pan set for a few months now, and I absolutely love them. High-quality cookware at a reasonable price. Love that they offer discounts when bundling their items.

I have their three knives and am so happy with them. I wanted a high quality knives that could stand the dishwasher and these fit the bill perfectly. The gold shears I have from them have discoloured slightly with dishwashing but I will survive!

I really want to know this brand. I love the look and everything feels very high quality. Unfortunately, their knives dull incredibly quickly (and I'm not even sure they were ever very sharp). I didn't notice until I ended up with two very cheap (and ugly) knives that I bought from some random store. These two random knives work SO much better than the Material ones have ever worked. It was a disappointing discovery!

love how high quality their products are. I've bought at least half the items on the website! they all feel and look so nice to use.

We have their Sauté Pan, the Coated Pan, the Trio of Knives, and the reBoard cutting board in two sizes. Their products are very high quality. The Sauté Pan heats evenly, and its vertical sides make the pan more versatile than a typical 10-inch steel frying pan. I can sear meats with less oil splatter, I can sauté much larger volumes given the larger flat surface area, and I can even use it as a saucepan. I reach for it more frequently than my 12-inch All Clad 3-ply steel pan. The Coated Pan has an excellent nonstick coating that works great for eggs and for sautéing food that has more tendency to stick. The Trio of Knives are very high quality, and the sharpness is easy to maintain with a good quality honing rod. The reBoard cutting boards are of excellent quality and are my go-to cutting boards in our kitchen.

I love material kitchen items - they're reasonably priced, beautifully designed and durable. they make great gifts