End Grain Teak Cutting Board

An end grain teak board — the construction professional kitchens specify and home cooks eventually work their way round to. Cut across the grain rather than along it, so the blade parts the wood fibres instead of slicing through them. The fibres close behind the knife, which is why an end grain board keeps an edge sharp far longer than a flat-grain one, and why the cut marks close up instead of scarring.

Teak carries its own oil, so it handles moisture better than most hardwoods and resists warping at the seams. It is the heaviest board we stock and it is meant to stay on the counter rather than be lifted in and out of a cupboard.

Why you'll love it

• Kind to your knives — end grain construction lets the fibres close behind the blade.
• Self-healing surface — cut marks close up rather than scarring over time.
• Naturally oily timber — teak resists moisture and warping better than most hardwoods.
• Built to stay out — substantial enough to live on the counter as a work surface.

Details

• Material: solid teak, end grain construction
• Finish: natural
• Care: hand wash, dry upright, oil occasionally with food-safe mineral oil
• Ideal for: daily prep, carving, serving

Never put a wooden board in the dishwasher or leave it soaking — both will split the glue lines. Wash by hand, dry on its edge, and re-oil when the surface starts to look dry or pale.