John Boos Block Square Wood Cutting Board, B Series w/Feet, 9"x9"x1.5", Walnut

Very sturdy and great looking. It includes the conditioning oil. A great buy!

This 12 inch cutting board is great for making meals for two. I actually own the larger, 18" x 12" x 2.25" board as well but having since moved to a smaller apartment with less counter space, the large board took up too much space in my kitchen to be used for making two person meals on a daily basis. I bought the 12" board and couldn't be happier with the size. It's perfectly square and comes with four feet that protect the bottom of the board from water and food juices, a feature I really love about the board. I chose to go with a Boos block because they're made from maple, a softer wood that is easy on knives and tends not to dull knives as quickly as bamboo and plastic cutting boards. If you have a set of high quality knives I would definitely go with a maple cutting board to extend the lifespan of your knives. The board will show knife marks over time and use, but I find this fairly normal since the wood is softer than bamboo. I've uploaded photos comparing the 12 inch square maple cutting board to the larger 18x12 Boos block I also own for size reference.Cleaning:One thing I do recommend for cleaning the board is to use a wet paper towel and wipe down the board after you're done using it instead of throwing it into the sink and running it under water. I have never run it directly under water or used dish detergent on the board, since the wood can soak up the chemicals from the dish detergent. I noticed that when cutting green onions or any herb, the smell will tend to "soak" into the board. When this happens I take some slices of lemon and sprinkle some coarse salt over the board and rub it in a few times with the lemon/ salt scrub mixture. I let it sit for about 5 minutes and then wipe it off. The lemon helps neutralize the odors and keep new food from picking up the odor.Care:I bought the Boo's mystery oil and the bee's wax to condition the board and use the oil once the board starts looking a bit dry (about one to two times a week). You'll notice the board is dry when it begins to look white and no longer the rich wood color on top. I use the bees wax about twice a month to keep the waxy layer on the board and that really helps with preventing water from being soaked into the board. I've had this cutting board now for over a year use it on a daily basis, and haven't had any problems with it. This is my second Boo's block cutting board and I really love the quality of these boards. I've had all kinds of boards from plastic to bamboo and had various bamboo boards break in half, but haven't encountered any issues with the Boo's block! Just be sure to take good care of the board, these boards do require more care than the typical cutting board but I think it's worth it considering how long they last.

Loved the cutting board ! Easy to move around ,it was a perfect size for cutting some fruits and vegetables

When I received this elegant craftsmanship of a carving board, it was too nice to get any kind of marks on it so instead, I preserved the wood with oiling it and I'm using it solely to write letters on that I need to mail out. I am very pleased with the quality of workmanship since I love working with wood anyhow, I'm keeping this to protect its quality and elegance.

Cutting board durability

Bought this as a gift for my nephew who’s a chef they really loved it. Very sturdy nice weight.

Beautiful cutting board with bun feet. Unfortunately it arrived damaged, however Vendor immediately sent replacement which are the very next day.Impressed with the Vendor!

Great quality but a little too small. Would have like something a little bigger.