CCB Series Square Wooden Maple Cutting Board 18”x18” – 2.25” Thick, 22-lb Reversible Butcher Block with End-Grain & Finger Grips – Made in the USA

7 months later, cracked in 2 spots. Defective, or a fake. And seller is not willing to replace. Buyer beware. Poor product, questionable if its a real Boos. Doubt it.

I love Boos boards. This company is by far the best in the business when it comes to cutting boards and butcher blocks. There's really no comparison but do some reading up on it anyway. I think you will come to the same conclusion I did when I ordered my first Boos cutting board: it's spendy for sure but worth every penny. This is a product to last a lifetime (if cared for properly). Boos makes two kinds of boards, "edge" grain and "end" grain. The difference is that you see the edge of the wood, in the familiar striped pattern, on edge grain boards while you see cut ends, in a kind of checkerboard pattern on the end grain boards. Both are superior products but the end grain boards are supposed to be slightly easier on your knives because the knife actually sinks into the wood fibers when cutting. I purchased my first Boos board about a year ago and I went for the less expensive edge grain. It looks as good today as the day I bought it because I keep it well oiled. My daughter has admired this board from the beginning and when I saw this great deal on an edge grain I decided to upgrade and give her my old one. She's thrilled and I couldn't be happier. One very, very important feature is the integrated hand grips. Trust me, don't overlook it. These things are heavy, even at only 2.25" (they come in 3" too!). Without the hand grips this board would be impossible to grab, flip, wash, and generally handle. Again, this is a board to last a lifetime and is worth the expense. I don't think you'll regret it.

I was excited about finally purchasing one of these boards. After opening the package however, it became clear the negative reviews and comments about the board quality are very valid. Fresh out the box I noticed one or two spots in the glue joints that were separating and a noticeable crack in the wood. Although small, for the price you pay for these boards you would expect great quality.

Love this. I don’t cut meat on it. It allows me to cut or chop without hitting my knuckles on the counter. I would suggest getting care kit. Taking care of it is important if you want it to last. If you enjoy cooking you’ll appreciate the quality. I just purchased a second one for my grandmothers wedding present.

I hesitated so many times before I actually pressed the "buy" button, reading all these terrible reviews had me seriously doubting the good name of this company. I am not a great cook, but I do enjoy it. My husband and I love to watch food network and we see the John Boos Block in the "real chef" kitchens all the time, so that is how we originally learned of the brand. I did my research and I am a true believer that you get what you pay for, and $225 for a block of wood seems pretty steep. I still had those lingering bad reviews in the back of my mind, so therefore I allowed the Boos Block to just sit on my amazon "save for later" list for quite a while. I was watching tv and, again, I saw the Boos Block on some chef's kitchen island and I admired it so much- I immediately got my phone out and pressed "buy now" and boom, done. It arrived, it's so beautiful, I oiled it right away (3 times) and then I put it to the real test- I chopped, sliced, and even tenderized on my new board, it works great. But...the real test is the test of time, I have now had my board for a long enough time to really see how it holds up- I must be honest, I have let some time go without oiling it, but even then my board looks as beautiful as the day it arrived. I do truly think this board will last a lifetime- I am adding this to my "hand down to my kids one day" pile, along with my Le Creuset collection. If you want a good item that will last forever- just do it!

I don't understand all the negative reviews here. I purchased this board a bit over a year ago and it lives on my kitchen counter right next to the sink (makes it easy to scrape scraps off directly into the sink). I use this board every day. Like all end-grain boards it is "very thirsty"... in the year that I've owned it is has soaked up almost a full gallon of Boos Block Mystery Oil and a tube of their Board Cream. One big word of advice: Oil the board heavily on both sides and edges at least 6 times before beginning to use any Board Cream. Let the board sit overnight, wipe it down, then let it sit another day before oiling it again, repeat this process 5 more times. You'll be amazed just how much oil that this thing will absorb. Then, after the last oiling, apply a light coating of the Board Cream. I like to scrub the board down with warm soapy water about once every 30 - 45 days, let it dry overnight, then apply a few heavy coats of Mystery Oil, allow it to soak in, give it a wipe down, and apply a coat of Board Cream. If you treat this, or any other end-grain board it should last you a lifetime. Much like a carbon steel chef knife vs a stainless steel one... if proper maintenance seems like too much work then then you should stay away from an end-grain board and stick with an edge-grain one. PS - I would also recommend placing a bench cookie (see photo) under each corner of the board which will keep it from moving around while allowing air circulation underneath.

great product.

The board develop 2 cracks after 1 week despite applying the oil and cream.

John Boos chopping blocks. These are what the pros use for their work tables. Heavy, solid hardwood that won't slip across your counter and may last practically forever. The surface is flawless and smooth, I find my knives are still sharp after cutting various dinner fix ins than if I use my plastic cutting boards. This chopping block replaces my old 1 1/2" Chinese made knock off that suddenly split in two when I used a cleaver on some ribs. If you are in a market for a wooden chopping block, I would advise you to stay away from cutting boards with feet. They are usually fastened with nails and glue, and won't stay in place long. This is a great investment if you own good knives.

The board was warped, had a damaged corner and arrived without packaging. I was tempted to use it anyway, but a week after its arrival the board cracked. An exchange was not an option so I returned it. Unfortunately, the price has gone up since I bought the block. This is a very disappointing outcome after ordering a premium product.

Il prodotto è, in generale, di buona qualità, solido e ben tagliato. Ci sono però almeno 3 imperfezioni su 2 blocchi, un foro e 2 piccole fessure longitudinali, sinonimo di scarsa qualità del legno degli stessi blocchetti. Il tagliere arriva assolutamente non trattato per cui, per sigillarlo dall’umidità degli alimenti e renderlo utilizzabile, appena arriva deve essere sottoposto a trattamento mediante impregnazione con olio, ho utilizzato il mystery oil dell’omonimo kit che comprende anche la crema con cera d’api, che deve essere passato su tutte le superfici e lasciato agire almeno una notte, per poi asciugarlo e passare la Board Cream alla cera d’api, anche questa va lasciata agire una giornata prima di togliere l’eventuale eccesso e poter utilizzare il tagliere. Quindi una volta arrivato il prodotto, per ottenere il massimo risultato e non rischiare di rovinarlo, per due giorni non sarà utilizzabile per eseguire i trattamenti preventivi di cui sopra. Bisogna dire che dopo il trattamento il piccolo foro risulta inagibile a liquidi e residui di alimenti tagliati o tritati, mentre le due fissurazioni, se non lasciate sature di crema alla cera, risultano problematiche perché i liquidi vi si annidano e si rischia che siano assorbiti dalla polpa del legno che poi tenderà a produrre cattivo odore o, peggio, espandendosi con l’umidità a far scollare il cubo dagli altri adiacenti. Il prodotto per il resto è solido e ben fatto. Tuttavia, visto il prezzo medio-alto a cui viene venduto, mi sarei aspettato una maggiore attenzione ad ogni singola componente e, soprattutto una maggiore qualità di tutto il legname utilizzato. Sperando che non crei problemi in futuro, intanto mi sento di dare 3 stelle. Ah, per il pesce e per il pollo, non essendo possibile trovare un prodotto disinfettante atossico e compatibile con l’immediato contatto col cibo, consiglio di acquistare 1-2 taglieri appositi, magari in TPU e lavabili in lavastoviglie, al costo di pochi euro, da utilizzare anche sopra a questo in legno.