20 Best Wood For Butcher Block Cutting Board (2023 Updated)

My brother knows me so well! He gave this to me for my birthday this year and it’s the best gift! I was really needing a new cutting board. This cutting board is so great! It’s very sturdy, very heavy and really solid! I use one side for cutting and the other I have been using for charcuterie.

It’s so beautiful and because of the size, it makes such an impressive display. The coloring and quality are gorgeous. A well thought out gift given with such love! Including the oil so I can keep to clean and in excellent condition! Always wipe with a damp rag, never submerge your cutting board, then a nice thin coat of oil to keep it moisturized and the wood won’t warp or split.

My new favorite piece in my kitchen!.

There are few kitchen products that I would describe as a thing of beauty and a kitchen essential but, my Boos Block maple cutting board is definitely one. I have owned many cutting boards over the years, plastic and woods ones that discolor, develop knife marks, slide around when using them and I hide when not in use.

The glass cutting boards don’t discolor but dull knives. The Boos Block board is wonderful. To start it’s a great size for almost anything I’m chopping. It has enough weight, so it does not slide around and when you are pounding out some meat on it, it absorbs the impact.

I like the two groves on the sides so it can easily be lifted and or flipped to use the other side. Before my first use, I have been following the instructions on sealing the wood with the Boos Block wax and oil and have found that nothing to date, has left a stain on the surface of the board.

A little soap and water and it look like new again. The maple is soft enough so its gentle on knife blades but hard enough that I have yet to damage the surface from cutting on it. The quality of the maple and manufacturing of the board is top notch.

I leave my Boos Block out on the counter when not in use as an accent in the kitchen. It’s adds a little flare to the room like you see in those design shows and food magazines. This will be the last cutting board I will ever need.

Over the last 13 years of grilling I’ve used all shapes, sizes and material of cutting boards. A lot of them got the job done but made the cutting process so much harder. My least favorite is the “slip and slide” where you have your cutting board moving everywhere while you’re trying to cut.

After trying this cutting board, I’ll never go back to any other one! The weight is perfect for heavy duty use. It can handle steaks, burgers, a butchers knife, whatever you throw at it. First time I used it, it still looked fresh out of the box.

This comes with lubricants to make sure you ensure your invest lasts long so you can keep impressing everyone on that Sunday Football Game or 4th of July weekend. Make sure to follow the instructions.

May seem a little heavy at first but to tell you how much I loved this cutting board, I made it a point to load it in my truck for Memorial Day weekend on a 3 hour family road trip. Hope you and your family enjoy it!.

Easy to use. If board is lipped over a countertop with a trashcan beneath easy to slide in waste. Still new enough where durability hasn’t been tested but one imperfection/breach in the wood has been detected.

May be normal. Best cutting board so far.

I bought this for myself years ago. Absolutely love it. Can fit numerous things at the same time on the board. It never leaves my counter. Got one my son and daughter, too, and they don’t know how they survived without it.

We are all big cooks which makes this so important for prepping.

Beautiful –seriously beautiful, sturdy, the edge piece is absolute genius because there is no movement while using it. My minor problem with it is that it’s heavy. I should have expected that, though.

It’s so big and beautiful! You can cut different things at the same time and they don’t run into each other.

Such a nice cutting board! Looks like it cost way more! Couldn’t be happier. My friends complemented me saying how pretty it was. I highly recommend this purchase. Would make a nice wedding gift!

Omg the bestttttttttttt cutting board I have ever used. It is heavier than the plastic ones however I liked it because its big so I can do a lot of cutting at the same time. Also more presentable on the kitchen counter.

May leave some colour when washed for the first 1 or 2 times but overall I am totally I made this purchase!.

I have this cutting board in the dark finish. OMG, I absolutely love it. It makes a statement in my kitchen as well as being extremely functional. I normally would not spend so much on a cutting board, but you get what you pay for.

I also purchased the oil as well as the cream you can get to keep your cutting board looking it’s best. I highly recommend this product.

I bought this to use a charcuterie board. It worked perfectly. The handle grooves made it very easy to transport. Easier than a long and narrow paddle style. This piece is thick and heavy on its own so be prepared once you fill it up with cheese and meat.

I placed round crackers and nuts in the divided sections. Its made so you can use both sides. I’ll probably reserve one side for entertaining and the other for traditional cutting board use. Very pleased with this purchase.

This board was a housewarming gift and it was perfect! I would love one of my own, the wood is beautiful and one side is a nice serving board and the other doubles as a cutting board! Highly recommend!.

bought this for my hubby as he does most of the cooking now. he loves the convenience of the ‘pockets’ when he’s chopping a variety of things. very convenient be sure to MEASURE your space. this is not a tiny chopping board.

I’ve reviewed a few cutting boards. The end grain boards are more attractive than the large blocks made from a single cut from a large tree. They’re also supposed to be more friendly to knives because they don’t dull the blades as quickly as the other boards.

Without exception, the end grain boards come ‘rough’ – the blocks are glued together, there may have been a bit of sanding during production, but the wood hasn’t been prepared for use as a cutting board.

To prepare the board requires rubbing mineral oil, or a mineral oil and beeswax solution, or just beeswax into the surface of the board, leaving it overnight, then rubbing the excess off the board. This takes time.

You’ve got to have the oil, wax, or a product designed for cutting boards. It’s often a hassle to prepare the board for use. The End Grain Teak Cutting Board from Ziruma shows respect for the customer.

The board is packed in a very attractive box – very suitable for use as a gift. The board is very attractive, with large, rectangular pieces of Teak glued to others in an attractive pattern. One side has a groove cut into it, designed to catch juices and other liquids that come from what’s being cut.

The other side, equally attractive, can be used for presentation – as a serving tray. A cutout on the edge makes it easy to pick up the rather hefty cutting board. This cutting board comes ready to use (although you may want to clean it before the first use).

It’s smooth, and has been ‘cured’ with beeswax and organic Coconut Oil. After a few weeks of use, maintenance involves rubbing beeswax (included in a small tin – buy more when you need it) onto the cutting board, leaving it for a while, then rubbing it off.

If you google it (or use another search engine), you’ll see which wood is best for a cutting board. Teak ranks near the top. The teak used in this cutting board is said to come with trees that are more than 25 years old.

This leaves the younger trees to mature. I really like this cutting board. I expect it to be an important addition to my kitchen for many years.

I got the end grain version of this, and it’s a real show-stopper. It’s definitely the most attractive chopping block I’ve ever had, and once effectively sealed, it’s so easy to use and maintain. The most common way I use it is for presenting different items off the grill, and I don’t really worry about what I’m putting on it because I sealed it effectively with the included board wax and have continued to maintain it with another type of board wax that I had on hand as well as mineral oil.

I have literally gone from putting grilled fish on it one day to a meat and cheese board the next because it cleans off so completely. There’s no residue left on it from whatever I put on it. The appearance is phenomenal.

The way that the end grain pieces are selected, as you can see in my images, seems to be that the pieces that are vertically adjacent to one another are cut from the same piece of wood, so the patterns are complementary.

It’s really a sight to behold. The teak wood itself is inherently quite good looking. Now, the photos were taken after I sealed it with wax and mineral oil. It looks a bit more raw when you first get it.

I also like that the branding is minimal and tasteful, unlike some cutting boards I’ve seen. I just can’t recommend this thing enough. It’s beautiful and highly functional. I have no fear of it wearing down with time as long as I continue to maintain it (which I intend to do).

I strongly suggest the end grain one even though it’s a bit more expensive. It’s totally worth it because it feels better to work with and has a much more attractive pattern. I’ve had edge grain boards from other brands, and while they’re not ugly, per se, the end grain look is superior, as is its performance.

I’m happy to report that I haven’t had any issues with this board at all, but I’ve seen in other reviews that this company seems to provide stellar customer service as well, so that’s something nice to keep in mind.

Overall, highly recommended. If you’re in the market for a nice chopping block like this, this one is phenomenal, and really fairly priced at $75 (currently) for the end grain version. ***I write reviews as a hobby because I love trying out electronics, clothing, household products, kitchen devices, and more.

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This cutting board is excellent. A rare five stars. It’s made of teak, with a glassy smooth, natural finish. The detail in the wood is breathtaking. Beautiful teak. Overall feels very high end. The design is very thick and sturdy, with deep handles carved out in the sides, which are actually very useful for moving it around, due to its thickness.

One side is for cutting, the other for presentation. The craftsmanship seems excellent – mine has no imperfections, and is joined seamlessly all around, with deep handles carved out in the sides. Seems to have been put together with great care.

It is finished with coconut oil and organic beeswax – making it perfectly food safe. The packaging was also very well done. My daughter said it was beautiful and exciting to open. The first thing upon opening the box is a bit of instruction, and a pretty tin of organic beeswax displayed in the cardboard casing.

The board was under that layer, wrapped in beautiful paper with a sticker seal. She said she wanted to keep it in the packaging to keep looking at it. Would make an awesome gift for any home chef. My daughter (who has a high end kitchen) has nothing negative to say about it.

Highly, highly recommend!.

The retail store that is named after the forest in S America is where I buy a lot of stuff. It’s where many of us buy a lot of stuff. But without a doubt, when I needed this bad boy, Everything Kitchens had a competitive price with the oil to boot.

Came quickly, no problems with packaging. Very happy. The board itself is awesome, the only complaint is that it’s a little tricky to clean because it’s so large. But it’s totally awesome. Don’t have to struggle with boards too small for the work, there’s never been a job that this couldn’t take care of.

It’s not light but for its size it’s not excessively heavy either.

I bought this board about the same time my son bought an edge grain board of another famous brand for considerably more money. We use them about the same amount, we both try to care for kitchen tools, his warped and cracked after a few years.

My TeakHaus is still like knew, just a few knife scars to show it’s well loved. Carving a prime rib on it always makes me happy.

There’s a reason why this board is ranked #1 by America’s Test Kitchen. After doing research on and off for a few months and not being happy with the reviews and reputations for other name brand wooden cutting blocks, I’m very glad I stumbled upon their video on YouTube and that I was able to find one in this size! Out of personal preference I enjoy working on a board without the juice grooves, and it took some searching but I found one here.

If you maintain this board properly and follow the instructions that come with your board, this thing will last you a lifetime. I recommend buying Food Grade mineral oil, some cutting board wax, and a microfiber cloth to take care of this board.

Very durable, good weight, and beautiful to look at and work on.

Amazing. Perfect size for my small kitchen and a dream to cut on. Have been using it for a year without any issue. As with any Boos Blocks, follow the regular care & maintenance instructions.

A solid beautiful chopping block that will last centuries. I love it!

It cleans very well, but avoid touching the black rubber window seals, as this will smear black onto any surface you touch next. The U. P. V. C. comes up really well leaving a good as new glossy surface.

You may want to buy more than one bottle, because it quickly evaporates from the cloth that you are using.

This cleaner is the business it works so well on my windows, I can’t believe how good it cleans up everything of the windows. Well definitely buy again, and definitely recommend this product.

Really does work on frames and Ive tried on glue (on the glass)and it worked as well. A must have for window cleaning definitely.

The size was just a little larger than I was expecting but it was very nice. I picked up my cutting board oil and treated the wood. It was very nice for about 3 weeks. I go out for one night and come back, the board is warped.

The cutting board is now in a “U” shape. So, many of my large knives cannot get a flat surface to cut on. The outer edges are falling apart and this was just a waste of money. It’s really sad because I really liked the cutting board up until it became worthless.

Maybe I will use it for firewood when winter comes.

The Catskill Craftsmen cutting board/butcher block is made of a fairly dense hardwood; the considerable weight might be off-putting for those who wish to use it as an occasional cutting board but it is absolutely boss atop my rolling kitchen cutting stand.

The instructions recommend treating it strzight away with mineral oil/block lotion so be sure to research that and order some at the same time.

Arrived VERY well packaged. Each strip is finger joined which was an unexpected and great surprise as cheaper wood counters are often just glued. This being UNFINISHED was of optimal importance to me as others already have an oil in them, which is incompatible with my chosen finish of pure tung oil.

Be aware of this. We went against recommendations of finishing immediately and let it climatize unwrapped in a neutral spot near our kitchen where it was installed, this may not be a good idea for others and may void warranty.

We did so as we run strictly wood stove near our kitchen and if wood is going to flex, we wanted it to so before installation. This is a great product for people who have realistic expectations of hardwood and the possible issues that can arise even from a near perfect piece, like when cutting to shape you may come across surprise knots that can splinter or need filling, etc.

The piece has one good side, as many products do. Be AWARE of how close you are cutting to finger joints and stay at least an inch away. We had professional help cutting to shape and joining but I am finishing it myself with 100% pure Tung oil, which in my opinion and thorough research to be the best option for water resistance and actual use.

This isn’t just for looks, i will be cutting, butchering, dough kneading etc on this. Pure tung oil requires a LONG application process with drying times between each coat of up to or beyond a week, with up to or beyond 6 coats for best durable results.

I have another counter finished in this way and it beads water for days. Pure tung oil ALSO polymerizes naturally, so it dries and hardens within the wood, unlike the often used mineral oil. Do your research thoroughly if finishing yourself.

Beware of articles written by the product’s company and blogs, even beware of some professional sites and the finish info out there. Finish all sides and cuts no matter what you use for even flexion as it moves with the moisture content of your house’s climate.

The most important thing with hardwood countertops is to have realistic expectations and do some research. I personally will be using mine to cut and cook on. To cut and butcher up meat etc, and look forward to the character that will bring.

We wanted a new large end-grain cutting board and were happy to be able to order this one that exactly fits the bill. We’ve had a round chopping block from the same company for years so had confidence that it would serve our needs.

This is a heavy duty board that is very beautiful and should serve well for years to come. All it take is a light coat of oil (we used Boos Mystery Oil). We let the oil dry overnight, then buffed off any residual.

We’ll repeat the process about once a month. And that’s all that’s needed except for routine cleaning after use. The board is 17 x 22 and quite heavy because it’s all hardwoods. We couldn’t be more pleased.

I’m in the process of upgrading my kitchen knife collection, as a result the cutting boards have to be upgraded as well. I don’t want glass or bamboo or cheap plastic dulling my German blades. First thing you should know is that this is END-GRAIN, not edge or flat grain.

End has micro grooves that open and then re-close as the knife cuts through them. Leaving minimal knife marks. Under $60. 00 for USA made boards is a steal! But they do require work, must use mineral oil rubbing it in until the board tells you it’s full, then once a month.

No soaking in a sink, or cleaning in a dishwasher. With care it will last longer than me!.

Researched top 10 butcher blocks on google and wanted big and thick block for my wife and our new kitchen- this is the best chopping block I have seen. For anyone who loves to cook and does not mind a big block, I promise you this will not disappoint.

Everyone that comes over loves it and either buys it or claims that want to! This baby weighs about 30lbs and we love the dual side usability although I expect it will take years to wear out one side.

We bought from Wayfair and their customer service was phenomenal so I highly recommend them if your wondering who to purchase one from. This board is a conversation piece for all the right reasons. If your in the fence please jump over and dont look back! Ecclesiastes 3:11 John 3:3 God Bless.

Overall a great edge-grain cutting board, heavy and reversible, with a decent deep drip catcher. Looks really nice after a couple wood oil finishes as well. One small flaw is the knothole/defect on the smooth side of the board, looks like it may be a weak point in the board and was covered up by the packaging so I didn’t see it until I’d already started oiling the board.

Aside from that one section of wood that should’ve been caught by QC, the rest of the board so far is great.

Its really nice and heavy. The Maple wood on it is also very nice. The only downside to it, is that it is a little hard to store. Our normal place where we keep cutting boards doesn’t come close to being big enough, so just keep that in mind.

But once you bite the bullet and buy a nice board like this you can’t go back. Its great!.

I bought this about 5 months ago. I treated it with Paderno Mineral Oil as per the instructions. However, the board began to warp/curve upwards towards the ceiling. I’ve asked a gentlemen who specializes in making cutting boards what could be the cause.

The likely cause is the fact that the board is made from too many small pieces (18 in total). With fewer pieces, the wood slats are more solid and resist bending. Another cause could be water moisture trapped under the board.

If you were to attach rubber silicon feet to the underside, this may help to prevent it. I am going to attempt to return this item under the warranty claim, which is too bad, because I love the look and feel of the maple wood.

I think it is great, I use it every day. it’s a good size to leave on the counter, not too big but big enough to chop two or three things and leave on the board until finished. The price is also reasonable compared to other maple boards, perhaps because smaller end pieces were used but I don’t think that affects the performance.

I like that there are indents at the end to pick it up and the feet to keep it slightly off the counter and steady. Thank you.

Excellent raw hardwood cutting board for any foodie who loves to prepare and present food. Great for small pieces of meat or whole chicken, and effective at capturing the meat juices to capture for dressing or gravy production afterward.

Very visually appealing board when flipped onto the opposite side (with no liquid channel) to act as a appetizer or hor d’horves display board. The thickness give it good weight to hold in place when in use, however, this point can also make it awkward to manage when looking maneuver or manipulate.

It comes raw, and needs to be seasoned regularly so make sure to acquire a good mineral oil when buying this product.