{"title":"White Oak","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTimeless Beauty Meets Kitchen Durability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere's something timeless about working with oak. It's been around forever, literally shaping American history from Colonial homes to whiskey barrels, and it brings that same dependability to your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs Oak Good for Cutting Boards?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShort answer: absolutely. Oak wood cutting boards offer a rare combination of hardness and character that few other woods can match. White oak, in particular, has natural properties that make it ideal for food preparation. Its tight grain structure resists moisture better than many alternatives, while its hardness (rating around 1,360 on the Janka scale) means it can take daily use without showing excessive wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBut here's what really sets oak apart: when you're working with a solid oak cutting board (not laminated strips held together with glue), you get the full benefit of the wood's natural structure. The grain patterns tell the story of years of growth, creating a surface that's both functional and beautiful enough to leave out on your counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Treeboard's Oak Cutting Boards are Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe start with already-fallen trees or responsibly sourced wood, then let the natural slab speak for itself. No glue. No petroleum-based finishes. Just solid white oak treated with food-grade, all-natural products that are completely safe for you and your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat this means for your kitchen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach board is cut from a single piece of wood, preserving the natural strength and grain patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood-safe treatment that won't leach chemicals into your meals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA surface that develops its own patina over time, becoming more yours with every use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDurability that lets you pass it down because these boards get even better with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy We Don't Make Oak End Grain Cutting Boards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou've probably seen oak end-grain cutting boards with their distinctive checkerboard patterns. They're popular for good reason: the upright wood fibers are gentler on knife edges, letting your blade slip between them rather than slicing across. Think of cutting into a bundle of straws versus cutting across them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere's the thing: creating an end-grain board requires cutting wood into strips, arranging them with the grain facing up, and gluing them together. That's where our paths diverge. At Treeboard, we cut our boards from single, solid pieces of wood: no glue, no adhesives, no binding agents of any kind. It's a fundamental part of who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCould we make end-grain boards? Sure. But it would mean compromising on the purity and simplicity that drives everything we do. Our oak cutting boards showcase the natural edge or face grain of the wood exactly as the tree grew it, with all the character and strength that comes from keeping the wood intact. No checkerboard pattern, but also no glue touching your food or breaking down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCaring for Your Oak Wood Cutting Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOak is forgiving, but it rewards good care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWash by hand with warm, soapy water. Never put it in the dishwasher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDry it standing up so air circulates on all sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOil it monthly (or whenever it looks thirsty) with food-grade \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/oil-and-wax\/\"\u003elinseed oil or board balm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSand it down if it gets rough or stained: one of the beauties of solid wood is that you can refinish it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReady to Bring Oak Into Your Kitchen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery oak cutting board we make is unique: shaped by the tree it came from and finished by hand. Whether you're replacing a worn-out board or investing in your first serious cutting surface, you're choosing something that'll be part of your daily rituals for years to come. Browse our collection of solid oak cutting boards and find the one that speaks to you. No two are exactly alike, which means the one you order will be one-of-a-kind!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-white-oak-cutting-board","title":"Large  oak cutting board","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow thinner! These blocks of hand-selected oak are our biggest boards the favorite product of Will, Treeboard's founder. Read our \u003ca title=\"White Oak Versus Hard Maple\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/blog\/which-wood-makes-the-best-cutting-boards-oak-or-maple\/\"\u003eblog\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eoak has distinctive, darker grain, unmatched durability room to fit a turkey or rack of ribs. The ones our woodworker has produced this week are 23 inches long, about 11\u003cspan\u003e½ \u003c\/span\u003einches wide and one-and-one-quarter inches thick (similar to some of the photos of wider boards on this page). We've attached four rubber feet to keep everything high and dry above your kitchen counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike our competitors' glued-together assemblies, these are made from a single block of oak, one of the hardest woods in North America, with high rot resistance and the unparalleled strength to make it an heirloom, with minimal oiling and care. Similar to our hard maple boards, this oak model is larger and has a more distinctive grain, while sacrificing little hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW: We now offer custom engraving on all boards. Details are available \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/custom-cutting-boards\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cutting the lumber to size, we round the edges, sand them and finish it all with natural, edible raw linseed oil and layer of our exclusive plant-based board balm (sorry, mystery-oil fans, we don't use petroleum-based mineral oil). Each cutting-board order includes a free tin of board balm so you can easily renew the shine after scuffs and slices in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour board is guaranteed against poor workmanship and is returnable unused (or very lightly used) for 30 days. As always, feel free to \u003ca title=\"Contact Treeboard\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions, including about different shapes or sizes. Check back often because we often have limited quantities, different sizes, and new products online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is typically via UPS for U.S. customers. For our international visitors, please add this oak board to your cart and type in an address to see your shipping cost. If you have questions or want us to look for a better shipping rate, please \u003ca title=\"Contact Treeboard\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esend us a message\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treeboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984866128104,"sku":"CBQAL","price":204.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9133\/9240\/files\/large-oak-cutting-board-by-Treeboard__72742.1779317743.1280.1280.png?v=1788330899"},{"product_id":"small-white-oak-board","title":"Small oak cutting board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis board comes straight from the recommendations of customers who wanted a unique, smaller board. This oak model is just 8 inches by 10 inches, or room enough for serving cheese or your favorite appetizers\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eideal for anything that needs cutting up. Oak has classic beauty, hardness approaching that of hard maple and famed rot resistance, leading to its use in wine and bourbon barrels and the hulls of sailing ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile some competitors use lumber scraps glued together, we cut our boards form solid pieces of wood right in our Maryland workshop. We put the finishing touches on by hand--including organic raw linseed oil and our own \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/board-balm\/\"\u003eboard balm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW: We now offer custom engraving on all boards. Details are available \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/custom-cutting-boards\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour board is guaranteed against flaws in workmanship, design, etc. As always, feel free to \u003ca title=\"Contact Treeboard\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions. The oak boards are thicker on average than maple (about 1 3\/4\"), but if you want a thinner one from our shelf that's been planed down more, please include a note in the \"order comments\" when checking out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is typcially via UPS. For our international visitors, please add this cutting board to your cart and type in an address to see your shipping cost. If you have questions or want us to look for a better shipping rate, please \u003ca title=\"Contact Treeboard\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esend us a message\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treeboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984869175528,"sku":"CBQAS","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9133\/9240\/files\/small-oak-cutting-board-by-Treeboard__87289.1779317481.1280.1280.png?v=1788330895"},{"product_id":"medium-white-oak-board","title":"Medium oak cutting board","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the increasing popularity of our classic-looking oak boards, we're now offering an everyday medium size, about 10 inches by 13 inches (26 cm x 33 cm). That's perfect for everything from serving cheese and charcuterie to a party or chopping vegetables or smaller cuts of meat for your family. Oak, oiled to a golden brown, has a timeless beauty, hardness approaching that of hard maple and a unique famed rot resistance, leading to its use in wine and bourbon barrels and the hulls of sailing ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW: We now offer custom engraving on all boards. Details are available \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/custom-cutting-boards\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile some competitors use lumber scraps glued together, we cut our boards form solid pieces of wood right in our Maryland workshop. They're hand finished with organic raw linseed oil and our own \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/board-balm\/\"\u003eboard balm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour board is guaranteed against flaws in workmanship, design, etc. As always, feel free to \u003ca title=\"Contact Treeboard\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions, including about different shapes or sizes. Check back often because we often have limited quantities, different sizes and new products online. But don't hesitate to pick up one of these while we have wood available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is typcially via UPS. For our international visitors, please add this cutting board to your cart and type in an address to see your shipping cost. If you have questions or want us to look for a better shipping rate, please \u003ca title=\"Contact Treeboard\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esend us a message\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treeboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48984869830888,"sku":"CBQAM","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9133\/9240\/files\/medium-oak-cutting-board-by-Treeboard__37046.1779317242.1280.1280.png?v=1788330898"},{"product_id":"extra-large-oak-cutting-board","title":"Extra-large  oak cutting board","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese giant oak cutting boards are similar to our \u003ca title=\"Large oak cutting boards by Treeboard\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/large-white-oak-cutting-board\/\"\u003elarge oak cutting boards\u003c\/a\u003e but instead are extra-large--about 24 inches long, about 16\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einches wide and one-and-three-quarters inches thick. Unlike some competitors' freshly sawn products, this white oak is kiln dried by our supplier in Pennsylvania to prevent noticeable warping in the future. (Note: the photo is representative and not the actual board.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEW: We now offer custom engraving on all boards. Details are available \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/custom-cutting-boards\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eFor some extra-large boards, the engraving won't be on the long edge but on one of the shorter edges to the left and right. Please identify the engraving location when putting the board in your shopping cart. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Treeboard","offers":[{"title":"30 inches by 14 inches","offer_id":48984874811624,"sku":"CBQAXL-30-14","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"23 inches by 14 inches","offer_id":48984875073768,"sku":"CBQAXL-23-14","price":289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9133\/9240\/files\/extra-large-white-oak-cutting-board-one-piece-organic-with-apple-and-knife__31191.1774104962.1280.1280.jpg?v=1788330969"}],"url":"https:\/\/treeboard.com\/collections\/cutting-boards-oak-cutting-boards.oembed","provider":"Treeboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}