End-Grain Cutting Board — Walnut

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Prep & Tools Kind to your edge, hard on everything else A walnut end-grain board. The fibres stand upright, so the knife parts them instead of cutting across them — which is why en d grain keeps a blade sharp and heals its own marks. End grain construction The edge slips between the fibres rather than slicing through them. Heavy and stable Stays where you put it when you are breaking down a chicken. Juice groove Runs the perimeter, deep enough for a roast that has rested. Recessed handholds Cut into the sides so a wet board is still liftable. 01 — The grain Why end grain, not edge grain Cut across the fibres and you sever them, leaving a permanent scar and blunting the knife. Cut into the ends and they part, then close. The board self-heals and the edge survives. 02 — The wood Walnut over bamboo Bamboo is technically a grass and it is harder than most knife steel, which is why it dulls edges. Walnut is dense enough to last and soft enough to be kind. 03 — The care Oil it monthly Food-grade mineral oil, wiped on and left overnight. That is the whole maintenance routine and it will outlive most of your kitchen. The details Size 18 x 12 x 1.5 in Wood Walnut, end grain Juice groove Yes, perimeter Handholds Recessed both ends Weight 3.8 kg Care Hand wash, oil monthly, never dishwasher Warranty 2 years Show more