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A showpiece built to outlast a lifetime of chopping. Unlike face-grain boards, this checkerboard is constructed entirely from end-grain blocks of Hard Maple and Black Walnut — meaning every square you see is the exposed end of the wood fiber, not the side. This isn't just for looks: end-grain construction is the gold standard for cutting boards because the wood fibers stand upright, letting your knife blade slip between them rather than across them. The result is a self-healing surface that's gentler on knife edges and far more forgiving over years of daily use.
The bold two-tone checkerboard pattern is a genuine feat of joinery, with each block individually cut, arranged, and glued before being surfaced flat and finished with food-safe oil to bring out the rich contrast between the pale maple and deep walnut tones.
Because it's end-grain, this board runs thicker and heavier than a standard face-grain board — it's built for serious daily chopping, not just serving. It's the kind of piece that becomes the centerpiece of a kitchen and only gets more character with age.
Specifications
Wood Species: Maple, Walnut
End-Grain Checkerboard Construction
Oil Finish
Renewable Sustainable Hardwoods
Each piece is unique — natural variation in color and grain can be expected
Small
8" x 8", 1.25" thick
Use case: cheese boards, small prep, gifting
Medium
12" x 12", 1.5" thick
Use case: everyday kitchen use, most popular size
Large
16" x 16", 1.75" thick
Use case: statement/serving pieces, big kitchens, gifts for serious cooks
Butcher Block (Heavy-Duty)
18" x 18", 2.5" thick
Use case: true butcher-block chopping surface, professional kitchens, showpiece boards built to take years of daily knife work
A showpiece built to outlast a lifetime of chopping. Unlike face-grain boards, this checkerboard is constructed entirely from end-grain blocks of Hard Maple and Black Walnut — meaning every square you see is the exposed end of the wood fiber, not the side. This isn't just for looks: end-grain construction is the gold standard for cutting boards because the wood fibers stand upright, letting your knife blade slip between them rather than across them. The result is a self-healing surface that's gentler on knife edges and far more forgiving over years of daily use.
The bold two-tone checkerboard pattern is a genuine feat of joinery, with each block individually cut, arranged, and glued before being surfaced flat and finished with food-safe oil to bring out the rich contrast between the pale maple and deep walnut tones.
Because it's end-grain, this board runs thicker and heavier than a standard face-grain board — it's built for serious daily chopping, not just serving. It's the kind of piece that becomes the centerpiece of a kitchen and only gets more character with age.
Specifications
Wood Species: Maple, Walnut
End-Grain Checkerboard Construction
Oil Finish
Renewable Sustainable Hardwoods
Each piece is unique — natural variation in color and grain can be expected
Small
8" x 8", 1.25" thick
Use case: cheese boards, small prep, gifting
Medium
12" x 12", 1.5" thick
Use case: everyday kitchen use, most popular size
Large
16" x 16", 1.75" thick
Use case: statement/serving pieces, big kitchens, gifts for serious cooks
Butcher Block (Heavy-Duty)
18" x 18", 2.5" thick
Use case: true butcher-block chopping surface, professional kitchens, showpiece boards built to take years of daily knife work