This one's built for real work in the kitchen, breaking down proteins, heavy chopping, prep for a full meal. At 2 inches thick, it's got the weight and stability you want under a chef's knife, it won't slide around or flex no matter how hard you're working. This board is side grain construction, strips of solid walnut glued edge to edge, which is the traditional build for a true chef or butcher block. It's more forgiving on your knife edge than a flat-sawn board and holds up to years of heavy daily use without warping. Handmade in Taylors, South Carolina American black walnut hardwood Side grain construction for durability and knife-friendly cutting Mineral oil finished and food safe Rounded edges for comfortable, safe handling Refresh with mineral oil or board butter as needed Board size - 16" x 12" x 2" Keep it out of the dishwasher. Soap, water, and a quick dry after each use is really all it needs. Every board is cut from real American walnut, so grain and color will vary piece to piece, and it'll only look better as it ages. That's not a flaw, that's the wood doing its thing, and it means the one you get is one of a kind.
