20 Best Woods For End Grain Cutting Boards (2022 Updated)

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!

It’s a beautiful board – the wood pattern is really lovely. I also like how it has gripper pads on the bottom corners so that it doesn’t slide around. It seems to be getting scratched up basically immediately upon using it, so I docked a star for that.

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!.

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.

Once you start using a John Boos cutting board, you give away any other cutting board you own. They are made in the USA using northern hard rock maple. The craftmanship is wonderful. The Chop-N-Slice is 1 1/4 inches thick and a nice overall size.

I’ve cut a watermelon on mine without worrying about keeping it on the cutting board. This cutting board is solid, it’s not going to rock or scoot away while you’re cutting. It is reversible, both sides are usable.

Wood is also a very knife friendly cutting surface. I highly recommend getting the John Boos Cutting Board Care and Maintenance Set. It has oil, a tube of cream and an applicator. The applicator has a beautiful wood handle and makes caring for your cutting board quick and easy.

You absolutely need to follow the instructions and prepare your new cutting board to help it last a lifetime. I’ve been oiling my board every use the first month of use. I plan on using the cream monthly.

Water now beads up on the surface. I just give it a quick rinse with soapy water after use, rinse, dry, and apply a light coat of the board oil. John Boos Company has been making wood cutting boards since 1887 and it shows in their beautiful products.

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!.

This cutting board warped within a week of getting it. Even though we have never put it in the dishwasher, and never even washed it in the sink, and we immediately coated it with food grade mineral oil, it still warped in less than a week.

We only ever cleaned it by wiping it with a damp sponge, and we always immediately wiped it down with mineral oil immediately after cleaning. It is now curled up so that it doesn’t lie flat on the counter, meaning every time you try to cut something, it rocks from side to side, which is dangerous.

When you spend almost $100 on a cutting board, you expect to get high quality. This is the exact opposite. A complete waste of money.

This is a gorgeous addition to my kitchen that I get constant compliments on. Be sure to keep it well oiled (and waxed) to maintain the splendor. The size is an improvement for me, but the change in height makes preparing easier, and it’s heavy enough to not slip.

This cutting board has been a pleasure to use, and is one of the best things I’ve added to my kitchen. I really appreciate that I can use either side of it as necessary–the boards with feet attached would be worse in that regard.

My husband loved this surprise gift. He always complained our cutting boards were too small. I do recommend this board, but there’s a couple things to know: 1 – You must treat it with mineral oil every week for the first month.

Just oil it and let it sit over night on a cooling rack. Then oil it once a month. 2 – It’s BIG and HEAVY. So, make sure it will fit in your sink to wash it. Oh, and don’t leave it to drain. Wash it in hot, soapy water and immediately rinse and dry it.

With that said, I love it too!!.

Perfect! Great weight so it doesn’t slide on counter. Well made! Beautiful wood! Cleans easily. Love it!

Absolutely love this cutting board. Not only is it a wonderful cutting board, but it is also very pretty sitting out on my counter. Very happy with this purchase.

Lovely cutting board. Love the Smokey smell of the wood. Very practical and light. I love to chop on it and so does my husband.

Beautiful cutting board!! Sturdy and durable. Highly recommend.

I got this for my daughter….she loves it. Looks much better in person. Perfect size and excellent quality

Gorgeous and worth the money. There is nonstop food prep in my house. This large cutting board keeps the mess OFF my counter. The variegated wood tones allow the left-behind crumbs and things to blend in rather than stand out (thanks kids).

Cutting marks are not apparent and I have sharp Wusthof knives. I am neither a foodie nor a good cook but I do not regret this purchase.

This is a beautiful, and extremely functional cutting board. It’s beefy: substantial, and well built of 100% teak, a dense, gorgeous, and naturally water-resistant wood which I’m pleased to hear is 100% plantation grown.

It sits solidly on the counter where I position it next to my prep sink. I can slide it easily over the sink to slide waste off from the solid edge side with nothing winding up on the floor. The cutaway edge on the opposite side works wonderfully; a typical salad plate slides in for no-mess transfer from the board surface.

I don’t have to use my hands to inefficiently scoop up whatever I’ve chopped. This board looks to be perfectly crafted, joints are tight, no filling anywhere, the edges are all beautifully rounded and sanded with enough thickness to stand the board up on edge after it’s been scrubbed and wiped off.

This is a great, and indispensable addition that will elevate the both function, and aesthetic of any kitchen.

I bought this a while ago and have used it almost everyday since it arrived. Perfect size for my small kitchen. Mine arrived as pictured and not warped at all.

Not only is the wood beautiful, it absorbed a protective coating of oil very well. The cutting board shipped directly from the manufacturer. The only problem is that BBB used an old address though our account had been updated, necessitating my to “head it off at the pass” to salvage the delivery.

If giving as a gift open it up first and look at it. I bought it for my niece’s bridal shower and found a deep scratch on it as if it was a reruns item. I returned it and will stop buying from BBB. I also paid for it to be wrapped and it came with no wrapping.

This did not arrive as advertised. the pattern is not what is shown in the picture. There are chunks taken out of the front of it (disappointed that someone felt it was okay to pack a damaged item for a customer) and you can not use both sides.

very disappointed and will most definitely return.

This cutting board is beautiful. I did not buy it for myself, but bought it for my son. I absolutely love it.

Lightweight, smooth surface with the side notches to easily move it.

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!.

Received just yesterday and I was pleased with the quality even though the board is made up from many, many little blocks. I already have a Boos Board that is edge-grain and I recently invested in some quite expensive knives.

End-grain is supposedly more knife friendly. The surface is quite smooth and the wood didn’t seem very dry, but I immediately coated the board with Boos Miracle Oil. I was pleased to find that the (4) little feet are (were) attached by small wood screws.

I quickly removed and put them away. I now have a (2″) thick REVERSIBLE board. The similar end-grain Boos-Board sells for about $200. 00 so this is kinder to my budget. American made and a real value I think!.

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!.

This Cutting Board is a work of highly functional art!!! After searching for the perfect cutting board, I came across the EndGrain and couldn’t be happier. The size of the juice groove is outstanding and the overall quality is second to none.

On top of everything else, its beautiful! The service from the PitBarrel Cooker co has been great. My order was packaged and shipped promptly and couldn’t have asked for a better purchase experience.

This board now has a permanent spot on my kitchen counter and gets daily use. I will be purchasing a smaller one for my trailer and this will be my go-to gift for friends this year.

Perfect cutting board for our large cuts. We didn’t have a board large enough for brisket, prime rib, pork butts, until this! What’s awesome about this one, is the juice chamber/canal. The juices flow right into it, and there’s even a groove for easy pouring of them! Super high quality feel and look.

We love it!.

End Grain makes an amazing product. The board is large enough for food preparation, and for any food presentation. It also makes for a great centerpiece on your table. The wood is beautiful, and it’s very practical with the deep juice grooves.

Best cutting board we’ve ever owned in our life.

This is my first wood end-grain chopping board. I’m pleased with it. I only gave 4 stars because the surface was not smooth in some parts of both cutting surfaces and the juice groove was a little bit rough.

After oiling and waxing the board, the real beauty of the wood emerges, but when I clean the excess oil and board cream, small pieces of the towel I’m using get stock in the rough parts of the board and the groove leaving lint.

I saw a review that recommends using a fine and extra-fine sanding paper before using it. I understand why now. I will try that and re-treat it with oil. The board is a good value, but the company needs to do more quality control.

I ordered the Tramontina Teak End Grain Chopping Block. The description said it was pre-seasoned. Of course after waiting 10 business days for it to arrive I expected it would be perfect and it looked very pretty.

until I opened the shrink wrap. As I pulled the plastic wrap back with one hand I ran my other hand over the board to feel it’s smoothness. What I pulled back was wet stain. I thought seriously about taking it back to my local Sam’s Club but, I really had wanted this board.

I could try to get a replacement but what are the odds of getting one as described. pre-seasoned, not wet with stain? I took a pic of the stain on my hand and the smear of stain on the board but, for some reason this app won’t let me load it.

While I don’t have a lot of time for it anymore I happen to know a little about woodworking. I knew how much time it would take to finish the board and get it to where it was supposed to be. the described version in the ad.

I called Sam’s Club customer service. In the 15 or 20 years I’ve been purchasing from Sam’s Club I think this was only the second time I’ve ever had to call them. I spoke with someone who had a heavy accent.

East Indian I think. I have trouble with accents but even so, was able to explain what I had received and the condition I received it in. The person on the other end of the phone apologized as I’m sure is written into the scripts they read, repeatedly.

I was offered to return, exchange or get a 10% discount on the item. None of those options appealed to me. Mind you I know how many days of applying a food grade butcher block oil on both sides of this board evenly is going to take and it’s NOT 10% more effort.

When I asked if they could improve their offer I was told, no. Then, I point blank asked. “Can you give me 25% off the price I paid as a refund?” I was asked to hold. The person on the other end of the phone came back within 30 seconds saying the supervisor had approved the 25% refund.

While I’m still in the process of putting on coats to wait to dry and reverse the board to do it again with sanding in between and multiple coats. meaning this is going to be a 2 to 3 weeks for the work is done and at least 3 days after the final coat before it can be used, I’m as satisfied as I can be I suppose.

The point of my review? As always, caveat emptor my friends. Read the description fully if you want what you paid for and, even then, you might have to work for it a bit more.

Its pretty, but unfinished. It diesnt have a finish on it. I sanded with 200, 400, 800 and 1200, then finished with food grade epoxy. Something this price shoud be a finished priduct, i shouldnt have needed a band aid for a splinter.

The Ziruma End GrainTeak Wood Cutting Board is a handsome cutting board, attractively packaged, that is guaranteed to set the heart of any kitchen fanatic aflutter. It’s absolutely gorgeous to behold.

I have read that teak can dull knives, but that for the home cook this may not be the issue it is for restaurants. I’ve also read that end-grain cutting boards are preferred. Teak does resist water better than many woods, so I’m hoping for longevity from this board.

The pretty card that accompanies this set says in part ‘…due to its high density of silica and quinones that makes it naturally immune to bacteria and fungi’. It has a flat side and a juice-grooved side and both are beautiful.

It’s heavy, but I am able to pick it up and move it with one hand. Handles are cut into the ends. For food presentation, the appearance is outstanding.

This is well worth the money. I was thinking as I ordered it, this is a lot of money, is it worth it?The last one I got was $65 and I didn’t like it at all. It came uncured and dry as a bone. I’ve used this a few times since I’ve got it and it is AMAZING.

First, it is beautiful, almost like a work of art. It is heavy. And the texture of it is almost velvety. They give you the organic bees wax too. I did have to look up end grain to find out the difference between the price.

I honestly thought it wouldn’t apply to me. However, I can’t really see my knife marks in the board. Which is crazy! The knife cuts quick and sharp. It almost feels like it’s cutting on a lubricated surface.

There’s a huge difference between this board and the last one. Which felt like it was dragging the knife down. And it was, there were knife marks cut into the board the first time I used it. The water that happens to get on it beads up and wipes away easily.

Cleaning is easy because nothing is seeping down into the wood grain. It’s staying beaded up. I’m assuming over time it will wear away, but I do prefer the wax over the oil, and will use what they provided.

Cleaning is a breeze. At least so far.

I was so excited to get this delivered. But it hasn’t even been a proper week and the board has started to curve. It says moisture resistant and it’s not. The only moisture it was exposed to was from the veggies I would cut on it so I don’t know why it has started to curve as though it’s been submerged in water.

which it hasn’t. I would not recommend this at all. Either get the really expensive boos block or just go with any other kind than this.

I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and so far haven’t had seen any warping, which was my main concern. I treated it with mineral oil when I first received it and have been alternating use on both sides which I think is helping to even it out.

I also had been using a smaller board previously and didn’t realize how much I was missing with the larger area of this one.

I obviously received an inferior cutting board. I bought it knowing my husband would love it’s size and the deep groove for running juices but, it has developed a three inch separation between wood sections and now leaks through.

We have maintained it per instructions and purchased wood conditioners as recommended. I am very disappointed!!! It was purchased less than two years ago. I tried to add photo but it did not take.

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.

I like it. It is a good size, I was considering a 4 inch thick or larger dimension, glad I didn’t because this is plenty big enough. Soaks up a good amount of mineral oil when first treating it. Pleasant to use as it has a lot of weight and won’t wobble or shift around like the old boards I had before.

I used to cut all my vegetable and meats on a plastic cutting board that tended to take on the color of anything and everything I cut on the board; yeah, anything and everything stained through. I am very satisfied with this cutting board with feet.

The cutting is just more enjoyable, feels like it’s cleaner. It’s the perfect size for a good size chicken counter. It very convenient to store away too because of its roundness. It would recommend it to any one to buy it with confidence.

It does the job!.

Beautiful wood grains in a very substantial cutting surface. Does not move as you cut vegetables from your garden. I love my purchase and will order more as house warming gifts.

Love it! Beautiful! This makes my counter the right height for me. I’m tall so I was bending slightly as I sliced and diced which gave me lower back pain. With this chopping Block I stand straight with no pain.

I should have gotten this years ago. Now I can love being in my kitchen again. Pros: great quailtyCons: wish oil was included.

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.

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.

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!.