Here at Words with Boards we offer 3 wood types - Maple, Cherry and Walnut.
Each comes with its own unique features and benefits. All are closed grain which make them an excellent choice for cutting and serving boards. And, they are butcher blocked to prevent warping.
We also plant a tree for each board sold through our partnership with One Tree Planted.
Maple cutting boards offer a timeless and modern look that is favored by many customers.
Here are some other features:
Cherry is gaining in popularity as a choice for cutting and serving boards.
Let's see why:
Learn more about cherry cutting boards.
Read more about walnut cutting boards.
Interested in learning more? We also compare Walnut and Maple boards.
A Bamboo cutting board is sustainable and is a type of grass not a wood. Choosing a sustainable material for our boards is a priority at Words with Boards. So, why not offer this choice you may wonder. Well, the answer is simple, we don't like cutting on bamboo!
The feel of the knife hitting the bamboo doesn't sound or feel right to us. It is a very hard surface, 15% harder than maple, so it's not as kind on your knives. They also tend to be thinner, which has its benefits, but it will move around more when chopping.
Bamboo is less expensive so this is a good choice for many. It is up to you to determine your preference.