Hard Maple Edge Grain Cutting Board, 1.5" Thick — Everyday Prep

Our everyday hard maple board: 1.5" edge grain, double-sided with finger grooves, light enough to move around the kitchen. 10x16 to 18x24, juice groove optional.

Why hard maple

Hard maple is a clean, creamy white. It is the hardest, densest maple and the traditional butcher block wood, the same species used for bowling alleys and basketball courts. At 1,450 lbf on the Janka hardness scale, it is one of the tougher cutting surfaces we build and wears well for years.

How it's built

Edge grain boards are built from long strips of hard maple glued side by side, so you cut along the length of the grain. At 1.5" thick it is light enough to move around the kitchen every day, and it is double-sided so you can flip it between jobs. Every board is sanded smooth and finished with food-grade mineral oil and our Board Butter.

Key details

• Material: solid hard maple, edge grain construction
• Shape: Rectangular
• Size: 1.5" thick; 10 × 16", 12 × 19", 15 × 20", 18 × 24"
• Want a custom size? Request a custom order and we'll build it to your measurements
• Finish: food-grade mineral oil, sealed with our Board Butter
• Sides: double-sided with finger grooves, so both faces are usable
• Juice groove: optional, to catch juices from brisket and roasts
• Made to order in our Pflugerville, Texas shop: ships in 3–5 weeks

Care

Hand wash with soap and warm water, dry both sides, and let it stand on its side or feet to air dry. Never soak it or run it through the dishwasher. Keep it hydrated with our Board Butter so moisture stays out and knives don't dig into dry grain.

Keep exploring

• Not sure which wood? Read our cutting board wood guide.
• Cooking for a crowd? See the blocks we've built for Texas BBQ joints.
• Want a wood we don't list, or a border or inlay? Request a custom order.