Round end grain chopping board – 340mm diameter × 75mm thick
Hand-crafted from ancient Swamp Kauri timber, rich with visible medullary rays that create natural variation in texture and light. This board includes circular plugs – a structural solution to remove knots, left visible as part of the making.
About Swamp Kauri Timber
Swamp Kauri is an ancient New Zealand timber, preserved underground for thousands of years before being carefully recovered. This rare timber is prized for its stunning grain patterns, rich golden-brown hues, and remarkable stability. The distinctive medullary rays create beautiful natural variation across the surface. Each piece tells a story spanning millennia, making your board a truly unique heirloom piece. Its exceptional hardness and natural oils make it ideal for kitchen use.
Dimensions
340mm diameter × 75mm thick
Why End Grain?
End grain boards are gentler on knives than long-grain boards. The vertical fibre orientation allows knife blades to slip between fibres rather than cutting across them, keeping your knives sharper for longer. This construction is naturally durable, designed for daily heavy use, and can be resurfaced over time to extend its lifespan.
Care Instructions
Hand wash in warm soapy water. Do not put in dishwasher or leave soaking. Keep out of direct sunlight. To maintain the finish, refresh with Spoon Oil or coconut oil by massaging in with a cloth and buffing off to protect the timber.
Finished with Spoon Oil (coconut oil, mineral oil, beeswax, and vitamin E) and a second layer of food-safe beeswax.
Handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by Courtney Petley.