Large Cutting Board from American Walnut - A Butcher Block with Juice Groove for Easy Cutting of Meat and Juicy Veggies - Walnut Chopping Board - 20x16x1.5 inches

I purchased the medium sized maple cutting board early March 2022 and I just now purchased a new one - larger size. The 'old' one is still in great condition; in one piece and we used it numerous times a day. We also didn't take great care of it, only oiled it a time or two and washed it in water frequently. I'm sure it would be in even better shape had we really cared for it. I love that it is FSC certified and didn't smell or have any weird glues in it - very natural, solid, clean - so glad company is still around for a new purchase 3+ years later!

It’s a large beefy thick maple block with cut out side parts for lifting or carrying. One side is for juicy meets or cutting up juicy fruits so there is a channel cut around the perimeter to take on excess liquid. The other side is without channel for all else you want to slice or dice. I have used it a lot with several types of knives ie. paring, steak knives, bread knives, and it is still in excellent condition, no scoring. It arrived promptly while family was visiting and my sister saw me using it frequently on the counter top, she liked its size and depth so she’s making her own purchase. It’s been very useful and l’m glad l bought it.

Awesome! Beautiful! Huge, No longer need 2-3 cutting boards for dinner. I am wary about using it with raw meat. Plan to get titanium board for raw meat. Very smooth. Bought the food grade mineral oil and sponge & brush set- easily cleaned. Heavy, safer cutting. Heirloom quality!

This is a beautiful, heavy, apparently very well-made cutting board. However, don’t believe it’s ready to use right out of the box. Mine looks so dry. I decided to put some food grade mineral oil on it, and it drank up the mineral oil so fast I went through half a bottle of mineral oil before I realized it was gone. Don’t let this detract you from buying this board. Just be aware that you need to oil it well before you use it.

UPDATE: I have now used the board and still love it. Clean up is a breeze and even my super sharp chefs knife barely marred the surface. I did some research on how to condition a new board. The advice is to give a thick board, which this is, 3 to 4 coats of oil, letting each one soak in for at least an hour. Makes sense. Even an unused board, sitting neatly on a shelf, needs to be oiled occasionally. Cheers! 😊My first impression after opening the box is WOW. It's stunning. Heavy, thick, sturdy, well-made, and other glowing adjectives. The surface is very smooth, even before I conditioned it. (I assume it was pre-conditioned but looked like it could use more.) The instructions say to coat monthly with conditioner, let sit for 1 hour, and wipe off excess. I coated the top and sides with mineral oil, which was immediately absorbed, so I applied a second coat. Then i coated the bottom. The oil really brings out the wood's gorgeous color and grain. Of course, I know it isn't really about aesthetics, but since I haven't used it yet, I'll have to wait to comment on its functionality and success with raw meats. Until then I can't wait to use it. So pleased!

Very pleased with this cutting board. It is thick, well made and does not slip easy on counter.

Disappointed. I sealed and waxed this before using it exactly once to slice vegetables. I briefly handwashed the board off with warm soapy water, and then dried it vertically as directed. After drying, the board is now warped. I included a picture to show that the pieces now don't come together evenly where the wooden slats were glued together, but it might be difficult to see. When I run my fingers across the board, there are uneven swells and dips. And I also want to mention that the texture of the board even before it's first use is rough. I was planning to use sand paper to smooth it out, but after seeing how it handles one wash, I've decided to return this board.

Great quality. Purchases this as a gift for my son who is starting to elevate his kitchen purchases. This will last forever!