End Grain Hard Maple "Butcher Block" Cutting Board

Tried and true, hard maple end grain is the craftsman’s standard. Its light, clean tones form a checkerboard of calm — tight, uniform, and nearly indestructible. Gentle on knives and easy to care for, this board is a steadfast kitchen companion for serious cooks.

A true workhorse with a touch of wizardry. Built for the blade. Meant to endure.

End grain boards are the pinnacle of cutting surface craft — where the fibers stand upright to welcome your knife. This orientation makes them gentler on blades, resilient to wear, and naturally self-healing over time. Each cut dives between the grain, not across it, making these boards ideal for serious prep and everyday magic.

Each board is:

• Built with care
• Finished smooth and sealed with food safe (USP Grade) Mineral Oil
• Crafted to last — heirloom-quality for kitchens that mean it
  
  

Need a juice groove?
Add a juice groove to your board for those carving days, citrus storms, and steak feasts. It’s a clean channel routed around the edge — designed to catch drips, juices, and the glory of your kitchen endeavors.
Juice grooves are available as an add-on — $30–$45 depending on board size. Just leave a note at checkout or reach out directly, and we’ll get it routed just right.

🌲 Goblin’s Choice?
Let fate (and the Forest Goblin) surprise you. When you choose Goblin’s Choice, you’ll receive a board of the selected size made from this wood — handpicked from the current stack, full of character, grain, and goblin sensibility. Each one is unique.

🪵 Prefer to see first?
Select from one of the premade boards currently available — what you see is exactly what you’ll get. These are already made and ready to ship.

✨ Want something special?
The Forest Goblin welcomes custom work. Whether it’s a specific size, juice groove, engraving, or something that only exists in your dreams, reach out anytime — [link to custom order page] — and let’s make something together.

🧼 Board Care & Feeding
Your board will serve for many years with just a bit of love. After each use, hand wash with warm water and mild soap — never soak or put it in the dishwasher. Dry it upright and oil it regularly with food-safe mineral oil or board conditioner to keep it from drying out or cracking. With time and care, your board will deepen in color, smooth with age, and carry the marks of many good meals.