Wood Cutting Boards & Charcuterie Boards - FAQ

I make custom cutting boards here in Omaha, Nebraska.
My cutting boards are made from hardwoods, including cherry, maple, walnut, and more, and are designed to be both beautiful and functional. I source my material from a local business that specializes in trees and, well…wood.
Their unique and natural designs make them an attractive addition to any countertop. Plus, wood cutting boards are easier on your knife blades, absorbing the cuts, rather than quickly dulling your blade edge.

I am more than happy to make a custom cutting board for you! Send a message via email or on Facebook.

Hardwoods are used when making my cutting boards. There are not artificial stains or chemicals used - the colors you see are 100% natural from the different species of hardwoods!

Live Edge - Face Grain - End Grain - Edge Grain

All of these styles have an advantage and unique look. If you don’t know what these mean, don’t worry! I’ll give a quick rundown - but overall the functionality differences are minimal.

Edge Grain - a slab of wood turned on it’s side. That side is the cutting board side. Durable, wood grain runs horizontal to the board. medium amount of wood grain design.

Face Grain - a slab of wood laid out. Usually for standard thickness cutting boards (~0.75” thick”). Can have lots of wood grain patterns and designs. Not recommended for heavy duty chopping. Great for normal kitchen use - small meats, vegetables, etc.

End Grain - A cut of wood turned on it’s end, face up/down. Image a package of straws stood upright. That’s basically end grain wood. It absorbs knife blade impacts better and reduces the wear and tear on the knife itself. They are very durable, typically thicker boards designed for impact and chopping. They can have beautiful patterns but take significantly more work to create.

My favorite style is edge or face grain cutting boards due to detail that really pops out when food safe mineral oil and beeswax is applied. Speaking of which - my boards are finished in food grade mineral oil and a beeswax that helps prevent knife blade marks and board warpage and splitting.