Hard Maple End Grain Butcher Block, 3" Thick — Pros & Pitmasters

The same 3" end grain construction we build for Texas BBQ restaurants, in hard maple. Heavy enough to stay put under a whole packer brisket, and end grain so your knife stays sharp. 15x20 to 20x30, single-sided with silicone feet and textured handles or double-sided.

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

We glue up each 3" block from hard maple with the wood fibers standing on end. Your knife slips between the fibers instead of slicing across them, so edges stay sharp longer and cut marks close up. All that mass keeps the block planted while you slice a whole packer brisket. Every board is sanded smooth and finished with food-grade mineral oil and our Board Butter.

Options

• Sizes: 15 × 20", 18 × 24", 24 × 24", 20 × 30"
• Want a custom size? Request a custom order and we'll build it to your measurements
• Single-sided: silicone feet and textured handles, so it stays put and lifts easily
• Double-sided: finger grooves on the sides, and 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.
• 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.