These end grain cutting boards will last a lifetime. The board pictured is walnut, cherry, sapele and maple. A wide variety of woods and patterns are available from simple single wood to 3D patterns using 3 or more different species. Custom inlays and monograms are also available. Contact me and we can design your custom board together. All of my boards are finished with food grade mineral oil and beeswax. And hand buffed to a satin smooth feel. An end-grain cutting board has the benefits of being both attractive and easy on your knives. This cutting board construction creates a distinctive looking checkerboard pattern. An end-grain board also has a very fibrous cutting surface, so a knife’s edge is likely to sink into the wood fibers while you are cutting. This type of board also doesn’t show scratches as easily and with regular care and maintenance, it will last generations.