End Grain Cutting Board — Large Double-Sided Solid Wood, 15 x 11 in

This end grain cutting board is a 38 x 28 cm (14.96 x 11.02 in) block of solid wood, set grain-up in a checkerboard of light and dark pieces. It is double-sided, so you can chop on one face and serve on the other, and finger grips cut into both short ends make the 1282 g board easy to lift off the counter. Why this end grain cutting board works End-grain surface. The wood blocks stand on end, so the knife meets the tips of the fibers instead of slicing across them. Double-sided. Raw onion on one side, bread and cheese on the other. Finger grips on both ends. A shallow recess under each short end gives you something to hold when the board is full. Large wood cutting board. 38 x 28 cm of work space, enough for a whole loaf or a roast. Food-contact wood, polished finish. Smooth to the hand, ready for a coat of board oil before first use. Specs Material Solid wood, end-grain construction Size 38 x 28 cm (14.96 x 11.02 in) Weight 1282 g (2.83 lb) Sides Double-sided Grips Recessed finger grips on both short ends Finish Polished, food-contact safe In the box 1 cutting board Care Hand wash, dry upright, oil when the wood looks pale Questions Are end grain cutting boards actually better? For heavy chopping, yes. The blade slips between upright fibers, so the surface shows fewer deep cuts and your edge stays keen longer than on a flat-grain board. What are the common problems with end grain cutting boards? End grain drinks water faster than edge grain. Never soak it or run it through the dishwasher, and oil it more often in the first weeks. How do I care for this wooden cutting board? Wash it by hand with warm soapy water, towel it off and let it dry standing on its edge. Rub in food-safe mineral oil whenever the wood looks dry. Can I use it as a serving board? Yes. Flip it to the clean side and it carries bread, cheese and fruit to the table. How big is it? 38 cm long and 28 cm wide (14.96 x 11.02 in), and it weighs 1282 g (2.83 lb). We keep ours out on the counter. It gets used too often to put away. — Lisa, Strabella