Hardness of our Cutting Mats
When selecting a cutting mat, the hardness of the mat is a crucial aspect to consider. The optimal hardness for a cutting mat is between 80-82 on the Shore scale. A mat that is too hard can wear down your knives and cause them to become dull faster, while a mat that is too soft can impede accurate cutting. The Shore scale is a standard for measuring the hardness of materials and can be used to determine the hardness of your cutting mat through a Shore hardness tester.