End Grain Cutting Boards
End grain cutting boards are considered the best boards by most. Although they are a bigger investment up front, they more than make up for the extra cost with their longevity and durability.
Since the wood fibers are running vertically, they are kinder to your expensive knives as the knife edge runs between the fibers, instead of across them. This keeps a sharp edge longer! These wood fibers will also expand and help hide any marks left behind by the knife.
I take great care in selecting the best lumber and arranging grain patterns to achieve these unique designs.
Innovation
The hardest part of cleaning a cutting board is getting that juice groove clean. I coat the sides and bottom of the juice groove with epoxy to make cleaning a snap! (It also looks great)
Additionally, I install stainless steel, low profile, non-slip feet. This keeps an air gap between the board and the countertop to ensure there is no moisture build up under the board. I also bevel all four edges so you can get a quick, sure grip when it comes time to move the board.
Three Sizes
"Chef" is the largest at 24"x17.2"x2"
"Home" is the mid-size end grain board at 20"x15"x2"
Both the Chef and Home sizes have epoxy lined juice grooves, beveled edges, and stainless steel feet.
"Galley" is the smallest at 16"x12"x1.25"
The Galley has no juice groove, finger grooves instead of beveled edges, and no feet so you can use both sides of the board.
Maple End Grain
Historically, Hard Maple has been the go-to for butcher block style end grain cutting boards. Lighter in color than most other hardwoods, it is both durable and beautiful.
Maple "Chef" size - $495
24"x17.5"x2"
Maple "Home" size - $395
20"x15"x2"
Sapele End Grain
Sapele is an African hardwood similar to African Mohagany with a beautiful reddish - brown color. It is also very durable, slightly harder than Hard Maple.
Sapele "Chef" size - $495
24"x17.5"x2"
Sapele "Home" size - $395
20"x15"x2"
Cherry End Grain
Cherry has the same beautiful reddish - brown tone as Sapele, just a little lighter. Not quite as hard as Sapele or Maple, it is still plenty durable.
Cherry "Chef" Size - $495
24"x17.2"x2"
Cherry "Home" size - $395
20"x15"x2"
Walnut End Grain
Walnut is considered by many to be the most beautiful wood here, and it's hard to argue! It is a little more expensive because of the cost of the wood, but many feel it is well worth it!
Walnut "Chef" size - $550
Walnut "Home" size - $450
"Galley" Size End Grain Boards
Galley size end grain boards are 16"x12"x1.25". They are lighter and more versatile than the larger boards - with no feet, juice groove, and finger grooves so you can use both sides!
Maple "Galley" size - $195
16"x12"x1.25"
Sapele "Galley" size - $195
16"x12"x1.25"
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Please see "Chef" and "Home" sizes above for examples of grain and color.
Cherry "Galley" size - $195
16"x12"x1.25"
Walnut "Galley" size - $225
16"x12"x1.25"
I take great care in picking out lumber to use. These pictures are a representation of what each wood species looks like, but grain and coloring will vary from board to board.