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 walnut and cherry glued edge to edge, the traditional build for a true chef or butcher block. The cherry stripe running through the walnut gives it that two-tone look, no two boards line up quite the same way. 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 and cherry hardwood Side grain construction for durability and knife-friendly cutting Two-tone walnut and cherry stripe pattern, each board unique 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 and cherry, so the stripe placement, 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.
