The Heritage

The Heritage – Maple & Cherry Checkered Cutting Board – 19" x 13" x 1.5"

Bring timeless craftsmanship and warm, classic beauty into your kitchen with The Heritage, a handcrafted checkered cutting board made from premium maple and cherry hardwoods. Designed for home cooks who appreciate tradition and durability, this board blends striking visual detail with everyday functionality.

Why you’ll love it:

Handcrafted Excellence:

Each Heritage board is made by hand in small batches, ensuring meticulous alignment, smooth finish work, and a refined checkered pattern that feels as good as it looks.

Edge Grain Strength:

This Heritage board is crafted using true end grain construction which is the same time-honored method used in traditional butcher shops. With the fibers arranged vertically, your knife slips gently between them instead of slicing across. This dramatically reduces dulling, softens the impact on your blade, and minimizes the appearance of cut marks. As the fibers naturally settle back into place, the board develops a subtle self-healing quality. The result is an exceptionally durable, knife-friendly surface designed for years of daily use.

Maple + Cherry Contrast:

The alternating maple and cherry squares create a classic, timeless checkerboard pattern. As the cherry naturally deepens over time, the board develops a richer, more distinguished character.

Non-Toxic, Food-Safe Finish:

Finished with Odie’s Oil—a natural, solvent-free, non-toxic finish that enhances the wood’s tone while providing long-lasting protection.

Stability You Can Feel:

Discreet, low-profile feet are set into the bottom of the board to elevate it slightly and keep it firmly in place. This subtle design detail prevents sliding and creates a more stable, grounded cutting experience.

Functional & Beautiful:

Measuring 19" x 13", this board offers generous prep space with a comfortable 1.5" profile for strength and presence. Ideal for everyday cooking, entertaining, or gifting.

Board Care & Stain Prevention

Each board is sealed with a non-toxic, food-safe finish, but wood remains naturally porous. If liquids like wine, fruit juices, oils, or sauces are left resting on the surface for an extended period of time, they can slowly absorb into the grain and create discoloration. Prompt cleaning protects the wood’s tone, preserves its natural beauty, and ensures your board ages gracefully. Developing the warm, rich character that only well-cared-for hardwood can.