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Thick, high-character Eastern Black Walnut, handpicked to bring vibrant character and rugged durability to your kitchen counter. Browse one-of-a-kind selections or have us build a board to your liking.

Single Edition walnut cutting boards.

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Thanks to your continued support, we are low on inventory. New boards are in-progress, and coming soon!

They Got Wood!

Reactions from real Wooded customers.

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"We received our beautiful cutting board this week. Absolutely gorgeous. I'm afraid to cut anything on it. I just keep staring at it."
"I've been using it for a few weeks now and it's amazing. The finish is impeccable, and cutting on it is like driving a Ferrari. When it was brand new I had some people over — they felt the surface and were like, 'what the hell, I didn't know wood could be like this.' I've had a Boos block before and other nice cutting boards, but yours is exceptional."
Custom Commission — 'Rocky Road' (x2)
"I gifted each of my aunts the Rocky Road board, and I could tell they were mesmerized at first sight. Rarely does a gift check all the boxes: personal, practical and precious. Wooded boards do all three."
"Man, what a cutting board. Super high quality... glad to have it among my cutting board stable!"
Custom Commission — 'Rocky Road'
"The cutting board is beautiful beyond my expectations. I love the laser etching!"
"Pictures don't do them justice. Absolutely smooth finish and very solid construction."
Board Single
"I just received the board and it looks absolutely AMAZING! I can't believe how solid and smooth the board is."

Our Past Work

See some of our favorite boards from the recent past. While these one-of-a-kind pieces have found homes, they live on as creative inspiration.

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Made in the USA
Built on Cape Cod
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30+ steps
Per board, start to finish
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Food-safe finish
Our own Jack Wax blend
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Free shipping
Continental US
How they're made
The Wooded Difference

We make good-looking wood that works.

Our boards are built to be more than just a hefty, high-quality hunk of utility. We believe they should be beautiful to look at, and individually distinctive.

That's why we take time to arrange each of them individually, taking inspiration from the shapes, colors and contrasts of the wood. We shape the look of each board by feel, first with a rough concept that morphs into a series of wood strips that we arrange to be expressive and visually interesting.

Each of these boards are too unique for a generic listing, so we name them and present them one-at-a-time. What you see is exactly what you get.

Why walnut

A butcher-block classic.

Walnut has been a kitchen wood for over a century — hard without being brittle, dense enough to last, and beautiful as it ages. Four reasons it's the right pick for end-grain.

01

Deep chocolate grain.

Heartwood that runs from rich brown to nearly purple, with streaks of cream sapwood. Walnut develops a soft patina with use. No two boards alike.

02

Knife-friendly hardness.

Hard enough to take decades of daily use, soft enough that your edges hold. Walnut sits in the sweet spot for end-grain — denser than cherry, gentler than maple.

03

Closed-pore stability.

Fine, even grain that holds end-grain glue lines tight. Walnut moves less with seasonal humidity than open-pored hardwoods, so the board stays flat over the long haul.

04

American hardwood.

Eastern black walnut, sourced from a New England hardwood supplier and hand-picked piece by piece. The same species pro butcher blocks have used for over a century.

Common questions

Walnut, answered.

Why we use it, how it ages, and how to care for one.

Why walnut for cutting boards? +
Walnut hits a useful middle ground for end-grain construction. It's hard enough to last decades of daily use without being so hard that it dulls edges. The closed-pore grain glues up cleanly and stays dimensionally stable, and the deep brown color hides knife marks better than lighter species. It's been a butcher-block wood for over a century for these exact reasons.
Is walnut food-safe? +
Yes. Black walnut is one of the standard food-safe hardwoods for cutting boards — used commercially in professional kitchens for decades. (Note: walnut allergy concerns relate to walnut nuts, not the wood. The compound that causes nut allergies isn't present in cured walnut lumber.) We finish every board with our own Jack Wax, a food-safe blend of mineral oil and beeswax.
How does walnut compare to maple or cherry? +
Maple is the hardest of the three — bright, pale, and the standard for restaurant boards where appearance matters less than wear. Cherry is the softest, with a warm pink color that deepens over time. Walnut sits between them: harder than cherry, softer than maple, with the deepest natural color of any common board species. For end-grain, all three work; walnut is the choice when you want a darker board that hides daily wear.
Will my walnut board darken or fade over time? +
Walnut tends to lighten very slightly with sun exposure, the opposite of cherry. With regular oiling and daily use, the surface develops a soft patina but the deep brown color holds. Boards kept in direct sunlight will fade more noticeably; boards stored on a counter under cabinet shadow keep their depth for years.
How thick are your walnut boards? +
We build boards thick for a few reasons, the key one being resistance to warping and cracking. A thicker board resists these related forces that destroy boards as they adjust to varying moisture levels over time. For most cutting board sizes, we like 2 inches of thickness, plus or minus a quarter of an inch. We occasionally build 2.5" boards as well, which offer an additional level of heft and stability. The tradeoff for thick boards is, of course, weight. Most of our boards range from 8–20 lbs.
How do I care for a walnut end-grain board? +
Rinse with water and a mild soap or vinegar-based detergent after use — never put it in the dishwasher. Store it upright so air circulates on both sides. For occasional cooks, a coat & buff of Jack Wax Rapid Rub (or equivalent cutting board wax compound) will keep your board fresh and protected. For heavy duty chefs, we recommend oiling first, then waxing (see our Jack Pack).
How long does shipping take? +
Single-Edition boards are in stock and ready to go. We typically ship within 2–3 business days — often within 24 hours. New England customers usually see delivery in 2–3 days from shipment.
Are end-grain boards dishwasher safe? +
No. Heat and prolonged moisture warp wood and break down the glue between blocks. Always hand wash, dry standing on edge, and oil regularly. Treated this way, a walnut end-grain board will outlast any dishwasher you own.
Are these handmade walnut cutting boards? +
Yes — every walnut board is handcrafted start-to-finish in our Cape Cod shop. We say handcrafted because every step happens by hand, by humans, in our shop.

Picking the right walnut board?

Email or call — happy to help you find the size and grain that fits your kitchen.

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