Arrived with a crack on one edge, near the middle. Items on the tray like a teapot or container with a cup or two of water make this fracture expand. Returned, unfortunately. The bottom is thinner than expected. It's not sanded smooth. The routed interior groove is rough with no sanded finish. I picked up splinters from the sides, top, bottom and edges. It is not carbonized bamboo ( and it wasn't advertised as such either ). I would never purchase it from a brick and mortar shop or store, mainlySee full review