Every wooden cutting board starts as strips of solid hardwood. What changes everything is which face of the wood ends up on top.
Edge Grain
Long strips are glued side by side so the edges of the boards form the cutting surface. The grain runs along the length of the board, which gives clean, elegant lines and patterns like our striped and chess designs.
- Lighter and thinner, easy to lift and store
- Very stable and durable for everyday prep
- Ideal for slicing, chopping vegetables and serving
End Grain
Short blocks are cut and stood upright, so you cut into the ends of the wood fibres. This is how butcher blocks and our 3D patterned boards are made, block by block.
- Fibres part under the knife and close again, so the surface hides cut marks
- Gentler on knife edges, which stay sharp for longer
- Thicker and heavier, so the board stays put while you work
- Allows bold geometric patterns that are impossible with edge grain
Which One Should You Choose?
If you want a beautiful everyday board that is easy to handle, choose edge grain. If you cook often, care about your knives, or want a statement piece for the counter, choose end grain.
Whichever you pick, both are made from natural hardwood with no stains or dyes and finished with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax.