An end-grain chopping board built from vertical-grain acacia blocks. The fibres stand on end, so the blade glides down between them instead of scraping across them. That means a kinder surface for your edges and a board that closes over knife marks rather than scarring. Big enough to break down a whole chook or a board of vegetables at once: 410 x 310mm of surface, 42mm thick, 2.7kg of solid timber that stays put while you work.
End Grain
Kind to Edges
Acacia Wood
Naturally Antibacterial
410 x 310mm
42mm Thick
This is the workhorse your kitchen deserves—a cutting board that is as durable and stable as a butcher's block, yet gentle enough to protect the edge of your finest knives. It's the perfect balance of professional performance and everyday function.
Stop watching your sharp knives get dull on cheap boards. This end-grain construction means your blade glides between the wood fibers, not across them. The fibers part and then close back up, which does two things:
Feel the confidence of a truly solid prep station. At a hefty 38mm (1.5 inches) thick, this board has a satisfying weight that stays planted on your counter. It won't shift, slide, or warp, giving you a safe, stable surface for everything from fine mincing to heavy chopping. The natural acacia grain isn't just beautiful—it's dense, durable, and a stunning centerpiece for your kitchen.
Pair with a Xinzuo MO Series 8.5" Chef Knife or Hezhen Supreme 8" Chef Knife for a balanced, edge-friendly prep setup.
Your cutting board arrives carefully packaged and ready to use. We recommend oiling with food-safe mineral oil before first use for best results.
This is the workhorse your kitchen deserves—a cutting board that is as durable and stable as a butcher's block, yet gentle enough to protect the edge of your finest knives. It's the perfect balance of professional performance and everyday function.
Stop watching your sharp knives get dull on cheap boards. This end-grain construction means your blade glides between the wood fibers, not across them. The fibers part and then close back up, which does two things:
Feel the confidence of a truly solid prep station. At a hefty 38mm (1.5 inches) thick, this board has a satisfying weight that stays planted on your counter. It won't shift, slide, or warp, giving you a safe, stable surface for everything from fine mincing to heavy chopping. The natural acacia grain isn't just beautiful—it's dense, durable, and a stunning centerpiece for your kitchen.
Pair with a Xinzuo MO Series 8.5" Chef Knife or Hezhen Supreme 8" Chef Knife for a balanced, edge-friendly prep setup.
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Edge-grain boards run the wood fibres flat, so every cut drags your blade across the grain and dulls it faster. This board is end-grain: the timber is cut into vertical blocks and stood upright, presenting the fibre ends to the knife. The edge parts the fibres and slips between them, then the wood springs back over the cut. The result is a self-healing surface that protects your knives and hides the marks. At 42mm thick and 2.7kg, it has the mass to sit flat and dead-still through heavy prep.
In stock. Ships from Australia.
Why End Grain
If you have spent real money on a Damascus or powder-steel knife, the board you cut on matters. End-grain acacia is the surface that fine knives are meant to meet. Acacia is a dense, close-grained hardwood with natural oils that resist bacteria, mould and odour without any chemical treatment, and non-slip feet keep the board grounded while you push through dense produce.
Specification
Size and Use
410 x 310mm gives you a genuine prep zone: carve a roast, fan out a mise en place, or break down a bird without crowding the edge. The 42mm slab and 2.7kg weight mean it does not skate around the bench. Use it as your main cutting station, then carry it straight to the table as a serving and grazing board.
Care
Hand wash only, never the dishwasher. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry immediately rather than leaving it to soak or air-dry on one side, which can warp the timber. Oil it periodically to keep the wood sealed and looking new: food-safe mineral oil every few weeks, or olive or walnut oil every one to two months. Store flat in a dry, ventilated spot. Treated this way an end-grain board lasts for decades.
FAQs
End grain means the wood is cut into blocks and stood upright so the fibre ends face up. The knife slips between the standing fibres instead of slicing across them, so the board is gentler on your edge and the surface closes back over cut marks rather than scarring.
410mm long by 310mm wide, 42mm thick. It weighs 2.7kg, so it sits flat and stays still through heavy prep.
Solid acacia, a dense close-grained hardwood. Acacia's natural oils help it resist bacteria, mould and odour without chemical treatment.
No. Hand wash only in warm soapy water, then dry it immediately. Dishwashers and long soaks will crack and warp a wooden board.
Oil it regularly to keep it sealed: food-safe mineral oil every few weeks, or olive or walnut oil every one to two months. Store it flat in a dry, ventilated place.
No. It has non-slip feet and the 2.7kg mass keeps it grounded while you work.
Yangjiang, in China's Guangdong province, the city long known as the home of Chinese knife and kitchen-tool making.
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