Are you in the market for a cutting board? Some look amazing and maybe even too nice to actually use! Here at Unique Craft Works we want the cutting board to be beautiful and used. Below are a few keys to understanding what kind of cutting board you want. As well as what you should look for when selecting one.
Type of Wood
The cutting board everyone wants will use a type of wood that is hard and non porous. Oak for example is a hard wood but it is not good for cutting boards. Oak is porous and will trap moisture and bacteria over time. Yuck!
There are three woods that we keep in stock in our shop for cutting boards. Those three are Walnut, Maple, and Cherry. If you search for the best woods for cutting boards these three will always be at the top of the list because they are beautiful and easily accessible.
Type of Cut
The next big factor in the cost and design of a cutting board is the face of the wood being used. There are three faces of lumber that will be used to make the cutting board. Face grain is the least expensive and least complicated. While end grain is the most complicated and expensive to create. Beyond the additional time for glue ups and additional wood needed is the amount of sanding to get end grain smooth. These costs are significant in comparison to the other edges.
| Grain Type | # of Cuts | # of Glue Ups |
| Face Grain Cutting Board | 1 Cut | 0-1 |
| Edge Grain Cutting Board | 2 Cuts | 1-many |
| End Grain Cutting Board | 3 Cuts | 2-many |
For now all of the cutting boards that we sell here at Unique Craft Works are face grain or edge grain. We use face grain for smaller boards and edge grain for the larger heavier boards. Edge grain is the best quality to complexity to price ratio for a cutting board. With these practical ideas in mind it is our hope these boards will be used and enjoyed in your kitchen.
Thanks from Unique Craft Works team.