Cook N Home Natural Bamboo Cutting Board Reversible with Handle Advanced Technology Make Bamboo Flat so, surface is a whole piece, with NO Joint Without Joint, so NO Glue on food contacting surface Whole Piece Bamboo will not crack when contact moisture, other brand with Glue will crack when moisture Reversible Use, wipe dry after wash, store cutting board in dry place, do not soak in water Stainless Steel handle is for easy lift and hanging of cutting board