Hard maple has been the workhorse of American kitchens for generations, and once you've worked on a proper maple cutting board, you understand why. The dense, tight-grained surface stays smooth under your knife, season after season, meal after meal.
We make our maple cutting boards the old way: from single, solid pieces of hard maple. No strips glued together. No mystery adhesives. Just wood the way it grew, treated with food-grade, all-natural products that keep it safe for everything from garlic to strawberries.
Hard maple has earned its reputation in kitchens for good reasons:
Gentle on knife edges: The wood's density protects your blades better than harder materials like bamboo or plastic
Natural antimicrobial properties: Maple contains compounds that resist bacterial growth when properly maintained
Self-healing surface: The tight grain closes back up after knife cuts, extending the board's working life
Beautiful and functional: That warm, creamy color with subtle grain patterns looks right at home in any kitchen
When you're comparing a walnut or maple cutting board, maple typically offers a lighter appearance and slightly harder surface, while walnut brings richer tones. Both are excellent choices. It often comes down to your kitchen's aesthetic and personal preference.
Not all maple cutting boards are the same. Here's what actually matters:
The best maple cutting board starts with the tree itself. We source our hard maple from North American forests, choosing fallen trees and sustainably harvested wood. Each board is cut from a single piece: you're getting the wood as it grew, not a patchwork of smaller strips held together with glue and fillers.
Thickness counts. A substantial cutting board of maple won't warp, slide around while you're working, or feel flimsy under your hands. Our boards range from 1.5 to 2 inches thick, giving you a stable, confidence-inspiring work surface.
Treatment matters for safety and longevity. We finish every board with food-grade, all-natural products: nothing petroleum-based touches your food preparation surface.
A proper maple wood cutting board isn't just a tool, but something that becomes part of your kitchen routine. Over time, it develops character: subtle knife marks, a patina from use, the kind of personality that comes from making thousands of meals.
To keep it in good shape, hand-wash with warm soapy water (never soak it or put it in the dishwasher), dry it standing upright, and occasionally treat it with food-grade linseed oil or board balm. That's it. Simple maintenance for something you'll use almost every day.
The result? A cutting board that works beautifully now and keeps working for decades, getting better as it ages, the way good kitchen tools should.
Our maple cutting boards are made from single pieces of North American hard maple: no glue, no shortcuts, just solid wood the way it should be. Browse our collection to find the size that fits your kitchen, or reach out if you have questions. We're here to help you find a cutting board that'll last for generations.