Cutting Boards

Sonder Los Angeles Alfred 17x13x1.5

#3 · Best Non-Slip End-Grain Board
7.4 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $179.99 Amazon
Our verdict
The best choice for a stable, ready-to-ship end-grain board. Pay for the stability, not for a fully documented materials list.

Pros

  • Excellent stability with removable feet
  • Solid end-grain walnut surface
  • Juice groove and sorting compartments
  • Middle-of-the-pack edge loss in Prudent's test
  • In stock on Amazon

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Heavy and bulky to store
  • Finish and glue not named
  • Feet make it single-sided

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Last reviewed November 1, 2026
Review

What to know about Sonder Los Angeles Alfred 17x13x1.5

An end-grain American black walnut board handcrafted in the USA, with removable rubber feet, a juice groove and sorting compartments. TechGearLab's Editors' Choice for stability. Prudent Reviews measured middling knife-edge loss. A premium, very stable everyday board.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

TechGearLab gave it an Editors' Choice for stability. The removable rubber feet grip the counter and keep it from shifting, and the juice groove and compartments make it a practical prep station. The cutting surface is solid walnut.

Prudent measured 75 BESS points of edge loss, fifth of nine boards: better than Boos maple, behind teak. It is in stock on Amazon, so there is no wait.

What to know

Skip it if you want full disclosure of materials. Sonder says the board is free of BPA, phthalates and formaldehyde and that the walnut is sustainably sourced, but it names no factory finish or glue and has no third-party certification.
Performance

Score breakdown

Knife friendliness

How well the surface preserves knife edges (BESS/edge-loss tests from Prudent Reviews, tester notes from ATK and The Guardian); end-grain wood and rubber score best, titanium worst.

7.0
Measured 75 BESS points of edge loss (Prudent).
Durability & maintenance

Resistance to warping, cracking, deep scarring and staining; how much oiling/care is needed; resurfaceability (sanding).

8.0
Thick end-grain walnut. Hand wash and oil every 2–3 weeks (Sonder).
Stability & usability

Stays put on the counter (weight, feet), work area, noise, weight to lift and store, useful features like juice grooves.

9.0
Rubber feet earned TechGearLab's top stability rating. Bulky to store.
Hygiene & ease of cleaning

Odor/stain retention, ease of washing and drying, suitability for raw meat, independent sanitation certification (NSF).

7.0
Dark wood hides stains, but the groove and compartments add crevices.
Health & materials

Plastic-free food-contact surface, disclosed finishes/glues, FSC sourcing, verified (not just marketed) material claims; no PE/PP or polymer composite surfaces.

7.0
Solid walnut surface. BPA, phthalate and formaldehyde-free claims are self-declared. Finish and glue not disclosed, and no FSC certification.
Value

Performance and longevity relative to typical street price.

6.0
$180 for mid-pack knife results.
Specifications

Sonder Los Angeles Alfred 17x13x1.5 specs

Materials

Surface material
American black walnut
Construction
End grain, juice groove, sorting compartments
Plastic-free cutting surface
Yes

Size

Length
17 in
Width
13 in
Thickness
1.5 in
Weight
7.5 lb

Care

Dishwasher safe
No

Features

Non-slip feet included
Yes
Juice groove
Yes

Origin

Made in
USA
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