Custom Wood Cutting Boards

Quality

One of the biggest differentiators between custom and store-bought cutting boards is the quality. Companies mass produce store-bought boards, so they can all look and feel very similar. Of course, that can be a good thing.

But some manufacturing processes leave room for quality control issues. The machines that make the boards may stop working properly. And if a company uses multiple suppliers, they may not all have the same equipment or manufacturing standards.

However, we make custom boards all by hand. The boards can receive more specialized care and craftsmanship, increasing the board’s quality.

Selection

When you shop for a store-bought cutting board, you may have a small stock available. It doesn’t matter if you shop online or at a store; you may not have many options. If you want a specific size or material, you may need to wait or come back later.

But with custom boards, that’s not the case. We can make the board you want, and you can get it quickly. While you can’t get it that day, you can make sure you get the cutting board that you want.

Materials

Depending on where you shop, you may only have access to plastic cutting boards. Or if the store sells wood boards, it may only sell one type of wood board. But different materials are better for different things.

You may want one wood for meat and another for cutting vegetables. Having cutting boards with different materials can give you more variety.

While some people used to believe wood boards could harbor bacteria, they’re pretty safe. Now, wood is harder to clean than plastic, but it’s also harder and more resistant to scratches and other issues. You can make sure you choose a good wood for your custom board and not have to settle.

Wood Grain

If you want a wood cutting board, you should also consider what wood grain is available. When you get a custom board, you can choose between a few grain types.

• Edge grain is attractive and durable, but it can scratch
• Face grain looks good but it’s more prone to scratches than other grains
• End grain is a very durable option, but it’s more expensive and heavy

You may not be able to choose the wood grain when you buy a store-bought cutting board. So if you have a specific preference, you should request a custom cutting board quote. 

Thickness

A thick cutting board won’t warp as easily as a thinner board. Changing temperatures can affect the wood, but a thicker board can withstand those changes better than a thinner wood board.

If you want to use the board with both hot and cold foods, you should get a thicker board. That way, it won’t warp when you place something really cold or warm on it.

All of our cutting boards and butcher blocks are up to 2″ thick, depending on exact materials. We will maximize the wood thicknesses and widths to produce the best board we can. 

Size

Of course, you should also make sure you get a big enough cutting board. If you go shopping for a generic board, you may not have much selection when it comes to the size. A large cutting board is great if you want to prepare turkey or chicken.

But you may also want something smaller for fruits and vegetables. That way, you don’t need to take up as much space when chopping those foods. If you get custom cutting boards, you can make sure you get the right sizes for you.