Chevron Cutting Board, Walnut Butcher Block, Cheese Board, Striped, with Handles, Juice Groove, Modern

- Length & Width: Please select via drop-down menu.
- Thickness: 3/4", 1 1/8", and 1 5/8" thickness available in most models.
- Routed handles are included on the left and right sides.
- Juice grooves are optional. Please select if you'd like one or not via the drop-down menu.
- Woods Used: American Black Walnut, Padauk, Purpleheart, Cherry, Hard Maple.
- The 16 x 11 x 3/4 board is shown pictured with a 7" Santoku Knife and a 4.75" Utility Knife for scale (Not Included)

This is a handmade all solid wood edge grain cutting board made from several different types of solid hardwoods, arranged in a pleasing chevron pattern (also could be called a zig-zag, herringbone, or 3D). Each board that I build is carefully crafted with both durability and aesthetics in mind. From the initial design, through the build process, to the final finishing process, utilizing food-grade mineral oil and 100% natural organic beeswax.

This handmade wood cutting board is primarily made out of American Black Walnut, a beautiful deep brown colored hardwood. While walnut is a very popular wood for use in fine furniture, it is also particularly good wood for use in cutting boards, as it is relatively hard and resists knife cuts very well. The offset chevron striped pattern is made from 3 types of hardwoods, divided by thin strips of Hard Maple in order to separate and give contrast to the other woods. The woods that make up the main 3 stripes are Cherry, Padauk, and Purpleheart (in order from left to right in the pictures). Cherry is the amber-colored wood, Padauk is the crimson red-colored wood, and Purpleheart is the wood with deep purple and violet hues.

The finish used on the board is a blend of food-grade mineral oil and 100% natural food-grade organic beeswax usually referred to as butcher block conditioner or cutting board cream. Each board is sanded up to 220 grit, purposefully wet down to raise the wood fibers (making it rough again), and then sanded again at 220 grit. This process helps to ensure that the board retains its smoothness longer, even when it gets wet again, assuming normal cutting board maintenance is followed. After the sanding process is completed each board is given 4 coats of the food-grade mineral oil and organic beeswax blend. This results in a food-safe, durable, protective, and water-resistant surface that will never go rancid like some oils used for sealing butcher blocks. A print-out of care instructions is included in each shipment. Following the methods described will ensure that this board lasts a lifetime!

There were no stains, dyes, or any other additive used in the construction of this board to affect the colors of the woods. What you see in the pictures is what you will see in real life - assuming good overhead lighting, or under-cabinet lighting.

Thanks for looking! Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, or would like me to build you a custom cutting board to your specifications.