Cherry End Grain Cutting Board
Cherry End Grain Cutting Board
A rich red-brown that deepens with age. Our softest wood, and the gentlest on fine knife edges.
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Cherry is the softest of the woods we use and is reported by customers as the easiest on high-quality knife edges. Our cutting boards are crafted with sustainably harvested wood from Northwest Pennsylvania. These cherry end grain cutting boards have a rich brown-red color that will darken beautifully with age.
Cherry tends to have much more variation in the wood grain, with mineral spots and streaks, small pips, etc. No two are alike. Aesthetically, the wood works best in a traditional-style kitchen.
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
*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.
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.
Beauty that deepens with time
Crafted with Pennsylvania Cherry
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.
| Wood | Janka hardness | Character |
|---|---|---|
Hard Maple
|
1450 lbf | The hardest of our woods. Very small pores help keep moisture and food out. |
Black Walnut
|
1010 lbf | Rich, dark brown heartwood. Like all three, durable and kind to knife edges. |
Black CherryThis board
|
950 lbf | Our softest wood, still hard and durable. Darkens from pinkish brown to a deep reddish brown with light. |
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When I bought the cutting board online I thought the price was too much, but now that I have it I understand why. The craftsmanship is impeccable meaning it will last forever! The board is also beautiful, and beautifully functional. Love the deep red color of the cherry wood. My knives like it too!! Thanks Boardsmith.
This board is absolutely gorgeous. The color is amazing and it is SOOO smooth. It stands nicely on edge on my counter. I ordered it because I believe the wood to be WAY more sanitary/healthy than plastic, but the beauty of it is a real treat.
It works wonderfully and the knife cuts do not show. The oiling and butter help to keep it in great shape. It is like a work of art! You can tell that there was a lot of time spent to get it in great shape. I hope to use it for years. Thank you!
I'm an experienced home cook who has evolved to buying/using fewer kitchen items, but getting the best tools (toys?) I can. This is the best cutting board I've seen. Mine (cherry, 16x22, w/feet, groove, and engraving) is aesthetically beautiful, adds to my happiness when I walk into the kitchen. Great craftsmanship. And it feels good under my knives. Yes, it takes a little care, as do most quality things in your kitchen (it absorbed 12 oz. of mineral oil in the first 24 hours, enjoy the process). I have no reason to believe it won't last forever.
Note: Had a small issue with one of the feet, they responded in a day, rectified the issue immediately. Customer service has been great, and personal, since the beginning.
We received a custom cut 14x20" cherry board. We really like the detail and thought put into the wood layout that almost creates a sunburst effect similar to a guitar. We left it alone for a week to acclimate to the dry CO climate and are now oiling the board.
I bought Cherry and Maple endgrain boards as a gift for my brother's family, and I have walnut "brick" boards myself. I'm oiling the new ones to knock out those initial weekly oiling sessions before I wrap them up and bring them over for Christmas dinner, and I have to say each of these has their own beauty. You simply can't make a bad choice among them. Since they're a gift, I can't comment on how they hold up, but my walnut brick boards look stunning after well over a year of use. These Boardsmith creations are top notch!
Received one for my birthday a few years ago. Just bought one for my daughter. Both boards are beautiful!
Thanks for sharing! That photo is such a great illustration of how beautifully cherry darkens over the years. Love it! John
The only issue is that the branded logo is slightly off and so my OCD is not happy…. It looks like an after thought.
This is the nicest cutting board I’ve owned. I truly believe I’ll have this cutting board for the rest of my life - and it’s such a gorgeous piece that lives on my countertop. Very glad I made this purchase.
I cannot say enough about the quality of this cutting board. It is a masterpiece in my kitchen and is the best investment I’ve made. This cutting board makes meal prep so much easier! I don’t know how I’ve survived this long without this board. It is a work of art!
I have cherry wood cabinets in my kitchen, so this cutting board matches perfectly! The construction and style are superb. My partner thinks it is bit cumbersome to handle because of its weight. I feel it will be a family heirloom that will be enjoyed for years!
I got this board for my husband’s 40th birthday, he had been talking about it for about a year. He’s in love with it and it’s a beautiful addition to our kitchen. This clearly will last a lifetime because the quality is incredible.
The board is so beautiful!!! I will be considering buying one for a wedding gift, what a nice gift it will be!
This thing is big and beautiful. Heavy, thick, sturdy. It's F****** GREAT. My wife said, "This is the smartest purchase you've ever made." Keep in mind: I bought the apartment we're living in.
Size is great and makes food prep way more enjoyable. Looks beautiful on the counter as well.
I had high expectations when ordering this board due to everything I’ve read about it + having such excellent service from John. Usually this is a recipe for disaster as it’s better to expect less and get more. However in this case, the board met and exceeded my expectations by light years ! Such beautiful wood, incredible Workmanship, soft and easy to cut on, beautiful reds and grains. So happy I purchased this. I sit there and stare at my board the way I stare at my newborn. Needless to say, my wife wants to kill me. she also loves the board too though :D
I bought the Father’s Day special big block and received it within two weeks. This thing is a serious work of art. Just incredible craftsmanship. I have been oiling and buttering like crazy to build up a layer and it is just a joy to work on. Seriously great work. I’m so glad I saved up for as long as I did to get this board.
Wow.
Again: Wow.
I was in the market for some for-life investment-piece cutting boards, and these more than fit the bill. They are so good that this is the first time I've ever written a review for any product. The boards deserve the praise and Boardsmith earns the support.
My boards arrived today, and to reiterate all the other positive reviews they are incredible. They look beautiful and the craftsmanship is amazing. I'm not sure how to spell the noise I made when I opened the box and saw them, but it was a good one. To make it slightly weirder than it already is, I also can't stop running my hand over them - the boards are impossibly smooth and consistent; John is a magician. The pictures don't do the boards justice (the computer mouse is included for scale; no, I don't keep that in my sink.)
Finally, the customer service provided is also above and beyond. They came well-packed and faster than the advertised lead time. In the care note John includes his cell number and email for any follow-up or questions. Everything about the product and service demonstrates his devotion to his craft.
Buy some for yourself, and then quickly realize these would make for excellent wedding, housewarming, or related milestone gifts for those you're really close to.
5+++ stars.
Just started using. and it looks and seems great.
Also had a couple of questions and staff was very
quick with response.
Cherry End Grain Cutting Board
It looks absolutely fantastic, I will be using this for decades
Happy with it
