This 10×12 is a great board for smaller tasks but don’t be fooled by its size. The end grain will last you lifetimes! Just like our cutting boards, all of our butcher blocks are 2” thick which ensures that they are capable of handling any project with ease and not becoming damaged in the process.
The cherry will darken a bit with time and seasoning. This means that your beautiful butcher block will only continue to become richer in tone with time and will also harden further with age as well. That’s why it is considered one of the best woods for hardwood flooring, guitar bodies, gun stocks, car interiors, drum sets, furniture, cabinetry, furniture, countertops, veneers, and other handmade items including, of course, cutting boards and butcher blocks.
Cherry wood has a Janka hardness rating between 950 lbf (4,200 N) and 995 lbf (4,430 N) depending on whether it is black or brazilian cherry. This makes it naturally strong and durable which is why it functions as a great cutting board material. Each of our cutting boards and butcher blocks are able to withstand daily use and fall or water damage for years without breaking, cracking, chipping, warping, or drying out along the way.
On top of this, cherry wood is also self healing which means it repairs knife marks as they appear. This is particularly useful for cutting boards and butcher blocks because it means that your board doesn’t fall prey to the most harmful thing cheaper wood, plastic, and marble boards do. These boards trap food particles in their knife scores that contaminate your food and lead to foodborne illness while cherry wood’s self healing nature eliminates this issue altogether. Its fine grain nature also keeps your knife stable as it cuts with the direction of the wood fibers.
Lastly, cherry wood is also sustainable and fairly priced as well. Because cherry wood can be grown quickly and with little water or environmental damage, it serves as one of the five most eco-friendly woods out there. This means that cherry wood cutting boards and butcher blocks aren’t just beautiful and strong but cost-effective and good for the environment as well.
All dimensions are approximate sizes. It is best to work with the natural characteristics of the wood first and the dimensions second.
We’re so convinced that you’ll be satisfied with your new cutting board or butcher block, that we proudly offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all of our boards. Our boards are all hand-built in the USA to ensure the highest level of detail, strength and durability needed to last. Whether you order a maple, walnut, cherry board, or have us build you something entirely unique and custom, your investment is backed by our guarantee to ensure your satisfaction.
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Step 1: Choosing Your Cutting Board or Butcher Block.
We offer many add-ons to help make your cutting board easier to store, more useful, as well as personalization with our custom engraving. Once you choose your product and place your order, we’ll begin building your board soon after.
Step 2: Assembly of Your Cutting Board
Each cutting board is handmade to ensure the utmost level of quality and craftsmanship. We use beautiful and very durable wood blends, all up to 2” thick. During our build process, we pay attention to the finest details, which truly make our boards stand out from other brands, as well as generic boards you find elsewhere.
If you ordered accessories or engraving, we will next install these features after the board has been constructed, followed by the staining and sealing process.
Step 3: Packaging & Prepare for Shipping
Each cutting board is securely packaged to prevent damage during shipping. We use both UPS & Fedex shipping methods, and your cutting board will arrive with instructions on proper usage.
Step 4: Enjoy Your Cutting Board!
Your cutting board/block will truly brighten up any kitchen. Prepare each meal knowing that you’ve chosen a high-quality product that will last many years.
When purchasing a custom cutting board or butcher block from our company, you can feel confident knowing that all of our products are hand-made in the USA by our dedicated in-house team. Our company, Mahogany House Woodworks, is located just outside of Boise, Idaho and has been creating high-quality wood products for customers across the United States for over 20 years. We back our cutting boards and butcher blocks with a 30-day guarantee to make sure your investment is protected. All of our cutting boards are built using locally sourced and hand-picked woods.
Bon Appétit!
Do you want a special message, initials, or picture engraved on your cutting board? We offer custom engraving as a great add-on for all of our custom cutting boards and butcher blocks. Our team can help make your new cutting board feel so personalized.
View some of our cutting board engraving examples below:
Our Cutting Board Building Process
Wood Cutting Board Grain Direction Tips
Applying Board Butter for Maintenance
Explaining Cutting Board Features