Cutting Board

        Our cutting boards are approximately 16x11x.75 and come with rubber ft attached. This style of board is an edge grain board. Our boards come oiled and with a sample of our board oil and care instructions. This board can be personalized with a small monogram, logo, or text that can be selected in the drop down boxes.

Let’s delve into the fascinating world of cutting boards and explore the nuances of different wood grains and types.

Wood Grain Types for Cutting Boards

1. End Grain Cutting Boards

• Description: End grain cutting boards are crafted by cutting wood along the direction of the tree’s growth rings. The resulting checkerboard pattern showcases the exposed wood fibers.
• Features:
  • Durability: End grain boards are exceptionally durable due to the vertical wood fibers. They withstand heavy use, making them ideal for butchering and carving.
  • Self-Healing: When a knife blade penetrates the surface, the fibers close back up, minimizing scratches.
  • Moisture Absorption: End grain boards absorb more moisture, so regular oiling is necessary.
  • Weight: These boards are heavier, providing stability during slicing.
• Pros: Scratch resistant, long lasting and self-healing.
• Cons: Expensive due to the amount of time, tools, material, and difficulty it takes to make them.

2. Edge Grain (Long-Grain) Cutting Boards

• Description: Edge grain boards made by gluing the edges of lumber together. They display the natural grain patterns of the tree.
• Features:
  • Appearance: Visually Striking and pleasing to the eyes. Highlights the woods beauty by showing off the long grain of the wood.
  • Durability: last years longer than plastic or bamboo cutting boards
  • Moisture Absorption: Less susceptible to moisture and staining than face grain boards.
  • Lower maintenance: needs to be oiled less frequently than edge grain board.

• Pros: Affordable, visually appealing, and great for everyday use.
• Cons: more susceptible to knife marks

3. Face Grain Cutting Boards

• Description: Face grain boards consist of wood pieces glued together with one side wider than the other. The visible grain resembles the “face” of the wood.
• Features:
  • Grain Orientation: Wood fibers run horizontally, making them softer.
  • Moisture Sensitivity: Absorbs moisture faster than edge grain boards.
  • Knife Marks: Susceptible to showing knife marks due to the softer wood.

• Pros: Economical, lightweight, and suitable for light tasks.
• Cons: prone to warping

Wood Types We use for our Cutting Boards

1. Walnut

• Color: Rich dark brown with occasional purple undertones.
• Characteristics: Moderately hard, stable, and easy to work with.
• Use: Walnut cutting boards exude elegance and complement various kitchen styles.

2. Cherry

• Color: Initially light reddish-brown, darkening to a warm reddish hue over time.
• Characteristics: Moderately hard, lightweight, and has a fine texture.
• Use: Cherry wood imparts a classic look and is great for serving and light chopping.

3. Maple

• Color: Pale cream to light brown.
• Characteristics: Hard, dense, and resistant to wear.
• Use: Maple cutting boards are popular for their durability and versatility.

4. Wenge

• Color: Dark brown with striking black streaks.
• Characteristics: Very hard, heavy, and visually dramatic.
• Use: Wenge adds a bold, contemporary touch to cutting boards.

5. Purpleheart

• Color: Initially dull grayish/purplish brown, deepening to a vibrant eggplant purple.
• Characteristics: Very hard, durable, and resistant to decay.
• Use: Purpleheart creates eye-catching, exotic cutting boards².

6. Padauk

• Color: Bright orange to crimson when freshly cut, darkening to a rich purple-brown.
• Characteristics: Hard, stable, and easy to work with.
• Use: Padauk stands out with its unique color transformation over time

Remember, each wood type brings its own personality to your kitchen. Choose based on aesthetics, functionality, and personal preference. Happy chopping!