End Grain Boards

An end grain cutting board is made by arranging blocks of wood with the grain oriented vertically, so the ends of the wood fibers form the surface of the board. This design results in a durable, knife-friendly, and visually appealing cutting surface.

  • Extremely durable and long-lasting.
  • The vertical orientation of the wood fibers allows the surface to "self-heal," as the fibers close up after being cut.
  • Very gentle on knives, as the blade slides between the wood fibers instead of cutting against them.
  • Helps maintain the sharpness of knife edges.
  • Typically more expensive than long grain boards due to the labor-intensive construction process.