The best way to care for a butcher block is with a combination of Cutting Board Oil and Board Butter. Chopping board oil penetrates deeply into wood fibers, and board butter is a great surface protectant that also gives the board a nice luster. Our cutting board care kits contain the same board butter we've been making for the last 20 years and the same oil that we soak our butcher block in before shipping them to you. Our chopping board oil has a lower viscosity than some on the market, allowing it to penetrate and protect wood fibers better.
Includes Board Butter (a mixture of Beeswax and USP Food Safe Mineral Oil in a resealable tub) and Cutting Board Oil (USP Food Safe Mineral Oil in a resealable bottle).
Available in three sizes - Medium (4 oz Board Butter + 12 oz Cutting Board Oil), Large (8 oz Board Butter + 16 oz Cutting Board Oil), and Extra Large (8 oz Board Butter + 24 oz Cutting Board Oil)
*As a point of reference, an un-oiled 16 X 22 maple butcher block can typically hold 12-14 ounces of cutting board oil. Boardsmith butcher blocks have been oiled prior to shipping, but they still need heavy initial oiling when you receive them.
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Thoroughly clean, sanitize, and dry the cutting surface of your board
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Pour Cutting Board Oil on face of the board an ounce or two at a time until oil can no longer absorb into the board. This process might take a few minutes. Let dry and wipe away any excess.
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Using a soft cloth apply a quarter-sized dab of Board Butter and rub in
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Finish by buffing off any excess butter
Customer Reviews
This is an add on to my previous positive review. My board warped significantly. I contacted customer service, and they were quick to respond and give me instructions as to how to correct this. It was a bit of a pain, but it did work. I use the board nearly every day, and while I do not oil the board after each use, I do oil it once a week. However, after two months, a deep crack appeared overnight in the board, rendering it unusable. I immediately took photos and contacted customer service. They responded saying that they do not offer refunds. Considering they have an entire section on their website outlining their refund policy (in which nowhere does it state they never give refunds), I wish I had known this prior to purchasing. The owner basically accused me of leaving lots of water on the board and offered to make a new board for me with feet on it this time. Whenever I used the board, I followed the instructions to not run it underwater for more than 10 seconds, and I always dried it immediately, so I don’t appreciate the insinuation that I wasn’t caring for it. Granted, I was not putting copious amounts of oil on it after every single use, but I was oiling it and using the board butter on a regular basis. Furthermore, I am petite, so adding feet to the bottom of the already thick board would make it very uncomfortable and awkward for me to use. At this point, this is just several hundred dollars down the drain. I understand that it’s a quality wood product, which requires attention; however, as a full-time working mother, I do not have time to baby it and poor up to 10 oz of oil on it after every single use. I ordered another cutting board from teakhaus, and their boards, which also require regular oiling by the way, are beautiful, durable, high quality , and less expensive, and I have never had an issue with warping or cracking and they have a lifetime warranty. I won’t purchase from this company again.
Sorry you are frustrated, Stephanie. To amplify what I said in my email, I’m happy to make you a replacement for the butcher block you got months ago. I’ll ship it to you at my expense. Because you had issues with your block, I’d really encourage you to get feet. If you feel the height is too much, I can just install the bumpers at 3/8” height.
If you’d like to give that a try, please just reply to my email and we will take care of it.
My husband has talked about wanting an end grain board for several years. I ordered him a walnut end grain board to surprise him for Christmas. The look on his face was PRICELESS!! He loves it!!
I got it as part of a package and it's a great little kit to add to your cutting board routine.
High quality. Stunning piece. There was an issue with my order but it was promptly fixed when I contacted the company. Great customer support. Enjoy using and looking at the board daily!
Amazing quality and perfect detail on the cutting board, the wooden stir utensils, and the cheese board! Highly recommend! 10/10