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There are 3 main ways to build a cutting board: ​ Face Grain Pros: Easy to build Shows off the most beautiful side of the grain Cheapest version of a cutting board Cons: The downfall is it dulls knives rather quickly. A lot of big box stores sell face grain boards because they are simple to make Shows a lot of knife marks after a short time of usage Thickness limited by the thickness of the board. Typically you will see these in 3/4" thickness or lower. ​​ Edge Grain Pros: Allows multiple species to be joined together to make a unique look that are endless Thickness can be whatever the maker wants it to be. These are typically 1" to 2" thick depending on preference and weight Cons: They can still dull knives More complicated to build as it requires more cuts and more surface prep They show some knife marks but since the grain is tighter on the edges they happen over extended usage. End Grain Pros: Preferred design by most chefs Have some of the most unique designs Worth the investment if used daily for all sorts of cutting and chopping The grain being up instead of sideways dulls a knife a lot slower than the other 2 versions Cons: They are extremely time consuming requiring lots of hours and more material to complete Very expensive but worth it if you are a daily user

Board Conditioner Kit Things NOT to do: 1) Do not use vegetable oil, canola oil or any other baking oils. These will spoil and cause the board to smell terrible due to bacteria build up. Only use a food grade mineral oil/wax mix you can get at your big box store or our special board compound we sell on our site for best performance. 2) Do not let the board sit long while wet and do not place in a sink full of water. This is natural wood and it will warp and/ or crack if water is allowed to soak into the board. The board conditioner will help bead water off the board. 3) Never wash the cutting board in the dishwasher. Do not use in the microwave or oven or use as a hot plate. Things you want to DO: 1) Oil the board completely on all sides and edges every time. Constant one-sided application will let the dry side breathe more than the conditioned side. This can cause warping. The initial seasoning process will prevent most bacteria growth and the wax coating is to ease in cleanup and further protect against bacteria growth. Although a beeswax/mineral oil mixture is a preferred coating for keeping your board at its best look, you can use a wax/mineral oil product from the big box stores called "Howard Butcher Block Conditioner". This works well and is perfectly okay to use. 2) UV light will darken all woods. It will also pull the red and purple out of the exotics and turn them brown. Do not store in direct light or in a very naturally lit room as this will darken the woods rapidly and the exotics will lose their luster and color. 3) To clean, scrub with hot soapy water without submerging, rinse and towel dry. 4) Let dry for a few hours in a rack or on its side standing up. 5) It is best to store in a perfectly flat area or standing it up on its side to prevent warping. If left lying flat it is best to have feet on the board so both sides can breathe.

There are always scenarios in which a board could split. Each board is built with water resistant glue but will not stand up to a dishwasher or being submerged in water. The glues used have been tested independently by many woodworkers and they have all found that most joints are not the failure point. Usually a board breaks when put under extreme stress somewhere other than the joint.

Each piece is usually customized and resale isn't possible. For cutting boards, we cannot resell used boards due to sanitary reasons once the board leaves our facility. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship that each board is just what you ordered. If you ordered something that is not customized, we will work with you to see if a return is possible.