Every once in a while, my brain latches onto a notion like a street dog on a pork chop. Over the last few days, it's been this: Why the hell do cutting boards cost so much? Head to a flea market, and a nice one will set you back over $100. Even a cheap piece of flat plastic from Dollar General is gonna cost you at least a few bucks.

I broke down today and did some research. There's nothing out there — at least nothing I could find — that explains why they're so damn expensive. For cutting boards made by individual woodworkers, I suppose it comes down to material costs, craftsmanship, and what people are willing to pay. Large companies like OXO, who pump out kitchen gear all day, likely do extensive market research to determine the highest price we'll tolerate for a cutting board. I can li

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