Even with granite, you would not want to cut anything on it without using cutting board. It will grooved the surface. However, surface can be polished again.
Cabinet frame from wood can last very long. Many cabinet now used MDF board. It has water proof type as well. Doors are made of chipboard as well but laminated with plastic material. So, it can last very long as well. Wooden door can be repainted and it will not cost much either.
With modern kitchen cabinet you can always change the top material if you get bored with old one.
I used solid surface which is more less acrylic based material (simply can be called plastic) as well. It has served me more than 10 years now
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