Wooden Cutting Boards – High-Quality, Unique, Handcrafted

Wood is more hygienic than plastic—even though the opposite claim persists. The Federal Biological Research Center for Agriculture and Forestry (BBA) and the German Institute for Food Technology e. V. have confirmed it: Because of its natural constituents (polyphenols) and its moisture-absorbing properties, wood has an antibacterial effect. As wood absorbs water through its pores, it deprives germs and bacteria of their means of survival, causing them to die—even if they have already penetrated the wood. In addition, cutting the wood releases tannic acid, which is naturally present in wood and kills bacteria.

High-quality wooden cutting boards are made from hardwoods. They are extremely durable and will last practically forever. And even if your knives happen to leave cuts or nicks in the surface, you can easily sand down your wooden cutting board and reseal it with oil —then it’ll be almost like new! Plastic, on the other hand, isn’t as easy to restore and also absorbs colors and odors from food—something you don’t have to worry about with a wooden cutting board.

By the way: Wood also helps extend the life of your knives, because the surface of end-grain wood, in particular, is gentle on the blades. With end-grain wood, the wood fibers run vertically, so the blade glides right through them—just as if you were cutting through a paintbrush.

Wood is a renewable resource and very environmentally friendly. That’s why using wooden cutting boards is good not only for you but also for the environment. To ensure your cutting board lasts a long time, I work with the utmost care and precision to deliver a product of the highest quality. If you ever need to dispose of your cutting board, there’s no need to worry: Wood is a completely natural material that breaks down entirely—though, of course, if your board has rubber feet, you should remove them first.

Contrary to what many people think, high-quality wooden cutting boards are very easy to care for. The surface, sealed with white oil, makes the board very durable and also ensures that it does not absorb odors or colors from foods such as vegetables, meat, etc. In most cases, it’s enough to wash the wooden cutting board with warm water and, if necessary, a mild dish soap. This will keep it in good condition for a long time. If needed, you can simply sand down the wooden cutting board and re-oil it to restore the surface’s shine.

Wood is simply beautiful! Aside from its practical benefits, wood radiates an incredible warmth. I often use end-grain wood for my cutting boards because the tree rings are clearly visible. This creates a particularly natural and authentic look. And if the board also features a pattern that’s exactly to your taste, you’ll have a real eye-catcher in your kitchen that perfectly matches your personal style!

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Yes, you can have me make you a custom cutting board. I’d also be happy to create a custom design for you. If you have an idea for a pattern, just get in touch with me, and together we’ll discuss how to bring your desired pattern to life and which types of wood are best suited for it.

Since each board is custom-made, I need a little time—depending on how many orders I have at the moment, production takes about 10–15 business days. Delivery then takes 3–5 business days.

A well-maintained wooden cutting board can last for decades. End-grain cutting boards, in particular, are extremely durable because the surface is subjected to less wear due to the vertical grain, and it has a slight self-healing effect. It’s important to use high-quality wood from the start, to clean the board thoroughly after each use, and to sand and re-oil the surface regularly. Be sure to read my tips on how to properly care for wooden cutting boards.

You should thoroughly clean a wooden cutting board after each use. As a rule, it’s enough to wash the surface with lukewarm water (and a mild dish soap, if necessary) and let the board air dry. Under no circumstances should you put it in the dishwasher, as this can damage the wood.

It’s also a good idea to re-oil the board regularly to protect the surface. In my shop, you’ll find the right care products for your wooden cutting board, which you can also purchase as a convenient set.

Oak, beech, walnut, and maple are particularly well-suited for making cutting boards, as they are all very hard and therefore extremely durable. However, medium-hard woods such as cherry can also be used wonderfully to make cutting boards. It’s important that the wood be sturdy and dimensionally stable so that it lasts a long time and doesn’t warp over time.

Longitudinal cuts are made along the grain of the wood, so that the grain of the log and, if present, knotholes are visible on the surface of the board—this is what most people recognize as the classic wooden board or pattern found on furniture.

End-grain wood is cut across the grain, which means the log is sliced into rounds. This makes the tree’s annual rings clearly visible. The advantage of end grain is that the fibers in the finished cutting board run vertically and flex slightly when cutting. This protects both the knife and the wood.