To build our cutting boards, we use a variety combination of woods. After assembly, we carefully coat the wood with layers of mineral oil, bee wax, and Danish oil. Danish oil is food safe. This high-quality, polymerized linseed oil finish makes a beautiful and protective coat to your cutting board.
Here’s a list of the types of wood we use and what they are all about.
Black Walnut
Black Walnut Lumber Board, kiln-dried to perfection, is a premium choice for a wide range of woodworking projects. Known for its rich, dark brown color and striking grain patterns, this lumber is highly sought after for applications such as cabinetry and wooden paneling, where it adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Ambrosia Maple
Known for its striking grain patterns and warm, inviting tones, Ambrosia Maple adds a touch of elegance to any creation. Whether you’re designing custom cutting boards, chopping blocks, or unique furniture pieces, this wood offers the perfect balance of strength, durability, and visual appeal. Its distinctive character makes it a favorite among both DIY enthusiasts and professional woodworkers looking to craft timeless, high-quality projects that stand out.
Cherry
Our Cherry lumber boards, carefully kiln-dried to ensure premium quality, are a versatile and timeless choice for all your woodworking projects. With their rich, warm tones and fine, smooth grain, Cherry wood brings a sophisticated elegance to any space. Whether you’re crafting custom cabinetry, wooden paneling, or beautiful flooring, Cherry adds a classic touch that complements any interior. Its natural hardness and durability also make it an ideal option for creating functional yet stunning cutting boards and cheese boards.
Hard Maple
Hard Maple Lumber Board is kiln-dried to perfection, ensuring superior quality and performance. Known for its fine, pale grain and exceptional durability, Hard Maple is a go-to choice for a wide variety of woodworking projects. Its strength and resilience make it perfect for crafting beautiful cabinetry, elegant wooden paneling, and long-lasting flooring. It’s also a top pick for creating durable cutting boards, including those used for general and culinary purposes, like cheese boards. With its versatility and timeless appeal, Hard Maple is a favorite among both professional woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts looking to create stunning, high-quality pieces that stand the test of time.
Purpleheart
Purpleheart lumber boards are a strikingly beautiful and exceptionally durable wood choice, prized for their rich, deep purple hue and impressive strength. Kiln-dried for optimal stability, Purpleheart is perfect for a wide range of woodworking projects. Its vibrant color adds an element of elegance and sophistication to cabinetry and wooden paneling, while its resilience makes it a fantastic option for long-lasting wooden flooring. Additionally, Purpleheart’s natural antimicrobial properties make it an ideal choice for crafting cutting boards, including general-purpose and cheese cutting boards, offering both beauty and functionality. Purpleheart brings unmatched character and durability to any project.
Zebrawood
Zebrawood is a truly stunning lumber, meticulously kiln-dried to enhance its natural beauty and durability. Known for its striking, zebra-like grain patterns and rich, golden-brown tones, this exotic wood makes an unforgettable impression. Highly sought after for a variety of applications, Zebrawood is a popular choice for cabinetry and wooden paneling, adding a sophisticated and eye-catching element to any interior design. Its bold appearance also makes it an excellent choice for wooden flooring, creating a dramatic statement beneath your feet. Additionally, Zebrawood’s durability and unique aesthetics make it perfect for crafting both cutting boards and cheese boards, blending style with functionality. Artisans and furniture makers also favor Zebrawood for creating high-end, one-of-a-kind pieces that showcase the wood’s natural beauty and elegance.
Wenge
Wenge is a striking, medium-brown wood with unique reddish or yellowish undertones, complemented by distinctive nearly black streaks. When finished—especially with an oil finish—Wenge heartwood can develop a deep, nearly black appearance, giving it a rich, sophisticated look. Interestingly, unlike many dark hardwoods, the heartwood of Wenge can lighten when exposed to sunlight over time, revealing a dynamic character that evolves with age. The grain of Wenge is typically straight, with a coarse texture, offering a bold aesthetic, though it has a low natural luster.
This wood is highly valued in woodworking for its strength and striking visual appeal, but it is important to note that Wenge is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to a population decline of over 50% in the past three generations, driven by habitat loss and overexploitation. As a result, it’s crucial to source Wenge responsibly to help protect this valuable species.
Brownheart
Brownheart wood is a rich medium to dark brown, often with subtle reddish undertones, creating a warm and inviting appearance. Its distinctive contrast comes from lighter brown lines, which are the result of parenchyma, giving the wood a unique, varied look. The pale sapwood is clearly defined against the darker heartwood, enhancing the wood’s natural beauty. The grain is typically straight to slightly irregular, offering a uniform medium texture and a moderate natural luster that deepens with age.
Brownheart is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but it is critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List, with a population reduction of over 80% in the past three generations due to habitat loss and overexploitation. As a result, Brownheart is rarely exported and is primarily used within its native range for heavy-duty exterior construction and interior furniture projects. Small turning blanks are occasionally available, though they tend to be priced moderately to highly due to the wood’s limited availability as an imported hardwood.
When working with Brownheart, it’s important to ensure responsible sourcing to help preserve this valuable and increasingly rare species.
Mahogany
African Mahogany, also known as Khaya Lumber, is a premium hardwood prized for its exceptional quality and versatility. Kiln-dried to perfection, this lumber features a fine, straight grain and a rich reddish-brown hue that adds warmth and sophistication to any project. Its timeless elegance makes it a popular choice for crafting beautiful cabinetry and wooden paneling, as well as durable, aesthetically pleasing wooden flooring. African Mahogany is also highly regarded for its strength and natural moisture resistance, making it an excellent material for creating cutting boards—ideal for both kitchen and cheese boards. you’re a professional woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, African Mahogany offers the perfect blend of beauty, durability, and functionality for a wide range of woodworking applications.
