This 18×18 cherry end grain, or butcher block wood cutting board is built like your grandma’s thanksgiving turkey- pretty and made with love! All of our 2” thick cherry butcher blocks are guaranteed to be durable and shock absorbent which is why we ensure cost-effectiveness and longevity with every product we make.
Cherry has a very warm and natural glow that will darken and season with each use. 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. Its grain pattern also keeps your knife stable as it cuts with the direction of the wood fibers. With this said, it’s clear to see why these boards and blocks can handle daily use for use as well as fall or water damage without breaking, cracking, chipping, drying out, or warping at all.
Another highlight of cherry wood is its self-healing nature. This quality means that cherry wood doesn’t become susceptible to food contamination like other lesser boards do because it heals the deep grooves that appear on its surface from frequent use. By doing this, food particles can’t become trapped in the surface and, therefore, food poisoning is no longer a concern.
On top of its impeccable strength and beauty, cherry wood also happens to be one of the top five most eco-friendly woods out there and incredibly cost-effective as well. For its strength, this wood is somehow impeccably cheap and easy to find and it also grows far quicker than other similar woods. This is what makes it so useful for any project including our beautiful handmade blocks and boards.
All dimensions are approximate sizes. It is best to work with the natural characteristics of the wood first and the dimensions second.
Locally and ethically sourced domestic hardwoods
Milled close to 2” thick for durability
Quality construction equals longevity and reduces warpage and cracking
Constructed using water-proof glues
Proudly built in the USA – real craftsmen, not made in China with cheap labor
All boards are oiled and ready for use with a food safe mineral oil
Precision milled, assembled and glued by using best practice techniques
Optional engraving performed via precision laser for superior accuracy
30-Day Guarantee on our craftsmanship to protect your investment
Carefully prepared, wrapped and packaged for secure transit using Fedex or UPS
Free Ground shipping within the U.S. to all lower 48 states
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.
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: