Planks and serving platters

[robbo1982]

Hi gang

I bought some stunning laguiole steak knives recently but am yet to use them mainly because they are smooth blades (not serrated) and I have heard that using them on wood is way better for them then on regular plates.

So question : could I use smoking planks to serve steak and meat on? How thick are the planks typically? Or would I be better off with some cheap wooden cutting boards? Maybe from tk maxx or the like.

Thoughts appreciated
Cheers
Adam

[aris]

I wouldn't worry about them on plates. They are knives after all - when they get dull, you sharpen them.

[robbo1982]

True enough..! I do like the idea of serving steaks up on a plank though!

[aris]

It does sound appealing! I like the look of olive wood chopping boards. You can find them on ebay. Not dirt cheap, but affordable, very presentable, and last well.

[BraaiMeesterWannabe]

It does sound appealing! I like the look of olive wood chopping boards. You can find them on ebay. Mot dirt cheap, but affordable, very presentable, and last well.

I have an olive board I use for serving cheese. It is beautiful wood.

[robbo1982]

eBay was a good shout got 6 round 30cm boards with a juice grove for 20quid...

[keith157]

eBay was a good shout got 6 round 30cm boards with a juice grove for 20quid...

Problem solved, and as aris pointed out knives can be sharpened, in fact plain blades generally can be sharpened far easier than serrated.

[aris]

eBay was a good shout got 6 round 30cm boards with a juice grove for 20quid...

What kind of wood?

[robbo1982]

Not sure.... Think it's beech or similar. Cheap... Will have a look when they arrive

[pastevez]

What do you think guys, it is nice that will give my wife a gift of Set of 6 Laguiole Steak Knives with Olive Wood Handles is that a nice gift. She really loved cooking.