Known for its lasting strength and durability, maple has long been the traditional wood used for cutting boards and butcher's blocks. We use sustainably harvested (certified FSC) premium-grade maple for these beautiful blonde colored end grain cutting boards.
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.
Average weights of each end grain butcher block/cutting board (after oiling) are:
12 X 18, 9-10 lbs 16 X 22, 18-19 lbs 18 X 24, 23-24 lbs
Our standard maple end grain cutting boards are 2" 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 1-2 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.
I’m loving my maple board. It’s performed wonderfully so far, no marks at all. Obviously well made and solid.
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Jeannine De Bock
Gorgeous cutting board
Very nice piece, looks perfect in my kitchen also great customer service. Thank you
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Gail Eyler
Great Board!
Beautiful Board that will last a lifetime with some care. Definitely buy the oil and board butter for care. It looks gorgeous but most importantly is functional and high quality! Great purchase!
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Wayne Blair
A pleasure to behold and use.
The quality of the boards I purchased is beyond compare. It’s as simple as that. The philosophy of craftsmanship and striving for excellence where one takes immense pride in their work is increasingly rare these days. It’s such a pleasure and a delight to see it’s still alive and thriving at Boardsmith. Their work and customer service spreads for itself. As a result, I plan on purchasing another board to add to my collection.
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Christopher Powers
Amazing quality, great customer service.
The board is amazing and beautiful. I had a small wobble at arrival and they quickly shipped me new feet which corrected the issue. Looking forward to years of use!
