John Boos Square Maple Cutting Board with Grips

Needs initial oil, then wax. Like a fine car, it will serve you well for years if you take care of it. Can't let water linger on the surface of this item. Keep it dried off. You can hear the quality as you chop and cut on this block.

i purchased this chopping block and used it for less than a month and already started cracking (picture enclosed). we had purchased two other Boos but they have been great for over three years.

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This product is quite expensive for its size. Yet, the quality just doesn't justify the price.

I got this on Jan 3, 2013. It's a little heavier than I expected, but overall it felt solid, and I was happy with the purchase. I used it for only three weeks nothing heavy duty, and I applied the board moisturizer that came with it weekly. However, I noticed a crack yesterday (will upload picture later).

Initially I was upset, and submitted a request to return the board. But then I thought the better of it, since this already dealt with food, I might just keep it. But anybody who is considering getting an end grain chopping board, skip this one. It's not worth the money.

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I've owned this 18 inch Boos round maple chopping block for about two weeks and so far I'm very pleased. First off, it is beautiful to look at. You can tell by the weight of this item it is designed for real use. I've had several other wooden cutting boards. They have split early on in use. This board came oiled but I did purchase the board butter to keep it moisturized. If you are going to invest in this piece you need to keep it oiled. Its also important if you will be using it to chop or cut meat to seal the wood from bacteria. I love using this. Somehow the round shape, while large and spacious to use while chopping, seems less bulky than the square boards. Like another owner said, you can hear the quality of this board while you are chopping. I own mostly Wusthof knives and they work fabulously w new board. I have moisturized it 3 times but I do use it heavily. I do not feel I got ripped off at all. You get what you pay for. Do not hesitate to buy if you own nice knives you want to keep nice. Just a word of advice to new board owners, do read the care instructions. How you care for this item determines how it will wear.

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My wife gave me the John Boos 12x12x3 End Grain Maple Chopping Block for Christmas 2012. The block has a very nice size, heft, and stability. It is a delight to cut on. The recessed side grips are very convenient. I applied John Boos Board Cream to the block that evening. However, small gaps between the little blocks making up the whole chopping block began appearing almost the next day. I purchased a 5-oz tube of John Boos Board Cream with Beeswax and gave the chopping block several applications of it over the next few weeks. Unfortunately, the separations between the little blocks did not close up, and some new gaps opened up. I live in a very dry climate, and winter is the driest season. However, the chopping block should be better constructed so that the little blocks do not separate (especially after only a day).