Cutting mat

[mike02130]

Hello,

I’m interested in a cutting mat for use with a head and Japanese knife. When using my green mat the blade cuts into the mat resulting in drag.  Especially when cutting curves.  I’ve read a couple posts saying that green mats shouldn’t be used. I’ve tried white cutting boards and they cause the same problem. I notice on YouTube that a lot of leather workers from Korea, China and Japan use some type of acrylic or plexiglass to cut on. Does anyone know what material they use?  Does anyone have another recommendation?
Thanks,

Mike

[Tugadude]

Easy enough to experiment so go to your local Lowes or Home Depot and obtain some clear plexiglass.  They'll cut to size for you or they might have some pre-cuts.  Not a big investment.

The red, high density plastic is supposed to be really good and they use it under clicker dies.  Tandy had some for sale recently and it was cheaper than I had seen before.

I have good luck with the white "cutting board" material, but sounds like you haven't had good luck with them.  They aren't all exactly the same.  Some are denser than others.  

[LatigoAmigo]

1 hour ago, mike02130 said:

When using my green mat the blade cuts into the mat resulting in drag

 

44 minutes ago, Tugadude said:

The red, high density plastic is supposed to be really good and they use it under clicker dies.

I have purchased a red, high density clicker pad from Campbell-Randall. May not compete with the sale at Tandy, but very durable.

http://www.campbell-randall.com/product/clicker-pads-18-x-36-x-2-in

[mike02130]

Thanks to you two for replying. I figured on just going and buying a piece of plexi but thought I’d take a chance here first. 

[paloma]

I use this one, it's perfect price/quality!

https://www.cuttingmatsxxl.com/?no_lredirect=true

 

over my gridiron cutting mat

Edited March 6, 2020 by paloma

[Tugadude]

1 hour ago, paloma said:

I use this one, it's perfect price/quality!

https://www.cuttingmatsxxl.com/?no_lredirect=true

 

over my gridiron cutting mat

thanks for sharing that, their products look great.

[paloma]

pleasure.

( it's a very good product and very cut resistant )

[Sanch]

On 3/6/2020 at 10:02 AM, paloma said:

pleasure.

( it's a very good product and very cut resistant )

How did your knives perform on this type of mat? Also they seem to be in the UK? 

[paloma]

4 hours ago, Sanch said:

How did your knives perform on this type of mat? Also they seem to be in the UK? 

my knives kiss me every time I use them on this carpet.In UK maybe.

[mrwatch]

This may not be the answer but for kitchen cutlery they say the Bamboo cutting boards do the least wear on chefs knife blades.  In terms of needing resharpening. Not inexpensive, you may also check the thrift or resale stores for used picture frames and take out the Plexiglas if you do not have old one around the house. In my area .50 cents to $2.00