Walnut End Grain Cutting Board

Rich dark chocolate tones with striking natural contrast. Soft on knife edges, elegant on the counter.

$295.00 USD

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Select Size Butcher12" x 18" x 2"$295 Carolina Cut16" x 22" x 2"$445 Big Block18" x 24" x 2"$550

Customize Your Board

Tailor your cutting board to fit how you cook and serve.

Add Finger Grooves (+$15) No Finger Grooves With Finger Grooves+$15

Add Perimeter Juice Groove (+$25 to $35) No Juice Groove With Top Juice Groove Only+$25 With Bottom Groove Only+$25

Crafted with sustainably harvested Black Walnut. These dark wood cutting boards have a deep chocolate color highlighted with black streaks and some lighter-colored sapwood. Each board we make is completely unique and dependent on the tree that grew the wood. Due to the wide variation in colors within walnut we cannot guarantee any particular look or aesthetic.

Of the three hardwoods we use, walnut arguably has the highest 'Wow!' factor. In terms of durability, the walnut end grain butcher block has the perfect balance of scratch resistance and gentleness on knife edges.

We carefully join solid hardwood using a professional-grade, waterproof adhesive that is FDA-approved for indirect food contact (an extra step many makers skip because it is 3 times the cost of cheaper glues). Thanks to the precision of our joinery and the unusually large solid wood blocks we use; your knife almost exclusively contacts wood when you chop. We did the math, and the total amount of glue your knife could encounter (on both faces of the board) is roughly equivalent to the size of a single grain of table salt.

We finish every board by hand with food-safe oil and Board Butter—because real craftsmanship means choosing quality, proven, and safe materials and doing things the right way, not the fast way.

Built to be beautiful. Built to last.

12 X 18, 8-9 lbs
16 X 22, 17-18 lbs
18 X 24, 22-23 lbs

Our standard black walnut end grain cutting boards are thick. Cutting board feet add an additional 3/4" and are highly recommended unless the user is under 5'3" (160cm) in height.

*Photos are for demonstration only. Yours will look unique due to the variations in natural wood.

All boards are made to order and take 2-3 weeks to fabricate.

*Bonus - add a sidekick to any order with a full-sized end grain block to get 15% off of the sidekick. Discount automatically added at checkout - does not combine with other offers or discounts.

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The Last Cutting Board
You’ll Ever Need

Self-Healing Construction

Vertical wood fibers yield under knife impact and spring back, absorbing cut marks to keep the board smooth.

Saves & Preserves Blade Edges

Far gentler on blades than plastic or flat-grain boards, keeping your knives sharper for longer.

Heirloom Durability

Thicker and sturdier than standard boards, end-grain resists warping and splitting for a lifetime of daily use.

Renewable & Refinishable

Easily sanded down and re-oiled over time to restore the surface to brand-new condition year after year.

A natural kitchen centerpiece

Crafted with sustainably harvested Black Walnut

Deep chocolate color, black streaks and the occasional lighter sapwood. Every board depends on the tree it came from, so no two look alike.

No shortcuts

Crafted by Hand in Texas

Every board is hand-assembled in our Frisco workshop using a professional-grade, FDA-approved waterproof adhesive, an extra step many makers skip. Thanks to our large solid blocks, your knife almost exclusively meets wood.

Know your wood

Three domestic hardwoods, chosen for the job

Hardness is measured on the Janka scale: the force needed to press a steel ball halfway into the wood. Hard enough to last, gentle enough on your knives.

Janka hardness of the woods The Boardsmith uses
Wood	Janka hardness	Character
Hard Maple	1450 lbf	The hardest of our woods. Very small pores help keep moisture and food out.
Black WalnutThis board	1010 lbf	Rich, dark brown heartwood. Like all three, durable and kind to knife edges.
Black Cherry	950 lbf	Our softest wood, still hard and durable. Darkens from pinkish brown to a deep reddish brown with light.