Square end grain chopping board – 350mm × 350mm × 75mm
Hand-crafted from Walnut timber in a bold 4×4 formation using chunky 70mm square blocks. This board features one large round plug and one small round plug on one side, and one small round plug on the other side – a structural solution to remove knots, left visible as part of the making. The result is a dark, weighty board with strong visual rhythm and natural variation.
About Walnut Timber
Walnut is prized for its rich, deep chocolate-brown colour and exceptional density. This premium hardwood offers beautiful natural variation in tone and grain, creating a sophisticated aesthetic that darkens beautifully with age. Its hardness and stability make it ideal for end grain construction, ensuring your board will last for generations.
Dimensions
350mm long × 350mm wide × 75mm thick
Made from 70mm square blocks in a 4×4 formation
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 beeswax or coconut oil by massaging in with a cloth and buffing off.
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.