Raise your hand if you’ve ever stared at your cutting board handle and thought:
“This must be for hanging it up later.”
Or maybe:
“It’s just there so I don’t drop it when it’s wet.”
That’s exactly what I used to think.
But recently, something clicked — thanks to a random kitchen scroll, a curious post, and a little voice in my head saying:
“Wait… is this hole actually a spout?”
And guess what?
Yes.
It absolutely is.
That tiny handle cut-out on many cutting boards isn’t just for carrying or wall storage.
It’s a drainage channel — a subtle but brilliant way to control juices from raw meat, fruits, and vegetables without making a mess all over your counter.
Let me explain.
The Real Reason Cutting Boards Have Handles (Hint: It’s Not Just for Looks)
That Handle? It’s a Functional Spout
When you’re slicing something juicy — like a watermelon, a tomato, or raw chicken — liquid naturally pools on the board.
Without a handle hole?
You tilt the board toward the sink…
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