John Boos Chop-N-Slice Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 12”x8” – 1” Thick, 3-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Eased Corners, Juice Groove & Edge-Grain – Made in the USA

We love this board. It is solid, flat, thick, cleans easily, and there are no microplastics to deal with. It is big enough to do a lot of chopping on without getting crowded. I don't see a piece of wood this thick ever warping unless you do something crazy like stick it in a dishwasher. (Don't!) The board is also attractive enough that we just leave it out on the counter full time now. I am doing a lot of wok cooking these days, and a good board is essential in vegetable preparation. We do not (and will not) use this one for meat, but it's the go-to for anything else.

i waited a year to write this review because there were so many people complaining of splits and cracks. I have ha no problems and am quite happy with my board. I have kept it dry and haven't exposed it to extreme temperatures. I have used it daily, cleaning immediately and treating it with Mystery Oil when dry. I condition it regularly, I'm not sure I'd need to oil or condition except for sanitary reasons. The board is quite solid and well-made. Two things to consider with a solid wood product splitting: 1) Where does the split occur? 2) How was the product stored and handled? A split along a seam is manufacture. A split in a piece of wood could be material selection, but is more likely care. That includes the care given during transportation and storage between the manufacturer and your kitchen. A board that has been stored in a humid environment or allowed to get wet may not recover well, or quickly. Buy from a reputable seller. Check packaging for signs of moisture or stress. Allow the board time to acclimate before oiling and using, if it's been transported from a different climate. Be careful about using the board near a range top, where heat can stress the wood if it's wet. I love my board, will continue to care for it, and expect to see many more years of use from it.

I debated this board for a while because of the price — but after using it, I can honestly say it’s worth every dollar. This board is substantial. It’s heavy, stable, and doesn’t slide around the counter at all. The craftsmanship is outstanding — smooth finish, solid construction, and clearly made to last for years, not months. This is not a decorative board pretending to be functional; it’s the real thing. Knives feel great on it, it’s gentle on blades, and it’s large enough to actually work on comfortably. I also appreciate that it arrived well-finished and ready to use with a little oil. Yes, it’s an investment — but if you cook regularly and want a board that won’t warp, crack, or need replacing, this is it. I’d rather buy one excellent board than multiple cheaper ones. If you’re on the fence: don’t be. This is a true professional-quality cutting board.

I purchased the Boos cutting board in January of 2023. I read on how to "take care" of the board based upon the company's suggestions. I left it out on a granite countertop, not just for usage but also to avoid warping. They also recommended to use their oils and creams which I bought and used. Sounds stupid, but I never put it in the dishwasher, soaked or left it in water. I basically cleaned it with a minimal amount of water, soap and a sponge. Here we are almost 2 years later and the board is warped and splitting at 1 of the seams. I called Boos customer service and lets say their is very little service. The woman I spoke to seemed like I was bothering her and she indicated the warranty is not valid and indicated all the things I probably did or didn't do to preserve the integrity of the board. HUH??? I explained in detail that I followed ALL of their directions even the oils. What's worse I made a comment that I guess I will just trash it and she laughed and repeated the warranty is not valid. I don't expect anything for free or refund but what I did expect is to take ownership of a product that is either not made well or it defective, especially it can't uphold a sponge. Side note, after I purchased this board I purchased a different board from another company (nothing fancy or expensive) and guess what... it's still in excellent condition!! Sadly I will not buy, recommend or purchase the Boos board again.

Functionality: Great cutting board that helps you avoid micro-plastics in your diet. Not too big and not too small. A little heavy but completely manageable. I strictly followed the mineral oil application procedure as described in other reviews in the beginning, (i.e. daily, then weekly and then once a month for life) and I have not experienced any cracking. I hand wash it with just a little bit of dish soap (though it probably doesn't need it, due to the natural anti-bacterial properties of the maple wood). However, to be honest, the moment I see any hint of dryness or chalkiness on the surface I apply some mineral oil. This unfortunately occurs only after a couple of uses. You may be able to stretch this interval out with a restorative cutting block conditioner with a mix of mineral oil and carnauba wax. Yeah, it is annoying and you have to clean up the mess you make but nothing a little quality spray cleaner and a disposable napkin can't handle. Besides food grade mineral oil is cheap. A dry cutting board will soak up the mineral oil fast and will look and feel better. This cutting board is a little bit of luxury in the food prep process and helps you beat up a little less on the sharp edge of your knives. If you buy this cutting board, I highly recommend you search for a quality stainless steel wire rack. This will help air dry the soggy cutting board you have rinsed and towel dried after using it or after applying mineral oil to it. You definitely want to keep any dampness or pooled water or liquid away from this cutting board. The board is attractive and a nice rack displays it well. With a little bit of regular TLC, it is a buy it for life item. It will get knife marks, some stains and smells (tomato, turmeric, garlic, etc) on it from regular use but nothing that can't be sanded away with 100 grit sandpaper and another round of mineral oil. Due to the maintenance demands, this board may not be the best for harried families or cooks. If you fall in this category, you may want to save this beautiful board only for special occasions like your expensive china sets.

I bought this board back in 2013 along with the 18" board and have been using it one a near-daily basis ever since. This is my favorite of the two and gets more use because it's small and easy to move around. We have an empty nest so I'm usually making small batches of food so I don't often need more real estate for prep work. Often, I'll move it by the stove so that I can do my knife work there by the pans that I'm cooking with. There's a trench around the edge to catch stray juices. I find it handy as a holding area for round items or to sequester the odd bits like peelings, stems, or ends that I'm leaving out of my recipe. It's small, lightweight , fits almost anyplace and does a great job if you're processing a small amounts. For the lack of anything else, it also make a great cheese board. Boards like this will last a long time if you take care of them regularly. I was smart and bought a board cream and oil at the same time I bought my boards so that I'd always have the materials on hand to treat them. I did the simple thing and bought the Boos branded stuff, which has done a great job keeping my boards conditioned. I like: John Boos Butcher Block Board Cream, 5 ounce Tube John Boos MYS32-6 Mystery Butcher Block Oil, 32 ounces Be sure to read and follow the directions.

Beautiful well worth the money, high quality product

Love this cutting board!!! Looks better than the pictures.

The groove is too wide for this small cutting board, the surface is not very smooth (for oiling it is better to use sponge or microfiber instead of a kitchen towel). The JB cutting boards are very dry, not seasoned, so you need to spend some efforts on oiling

لم أحب شيئًا بهذا المنتج ،، فهو لايرقى للجودة المتوقعة بالنسبة لسعره ،، كان خيار فاشل. المنتج انفصلت اجزاؤه برغم الإهتمام به وعدم غمره بالماء مجرد مسح خفيف وتعقيم،، وبالرغم من استخدام الزيوت ومنتجات العناية الخاصة به.

While this board is beautiful and well presented, the top face cutting area is quite small given the surrounding juice groove. I have not used it yet but intend to use the reverse flat side for veggies, fruits, cheese etc.

Esta tabla de cortar me ha resultado muy útil, la limpieza es muy fácil además de que recomiendo adquirir los productos para mantener la tabla en buen estado, siendo esos los aceites. Muy resistente, incluso al caer de una mesa de trabajo. El precio es algo elevado, pero vale la pena invertir en un producto de gran calidad.

John Boos stand to it's reputation " great product, best quality". Never had a second thought when I bought this chopping board because I knew it will last a lifetime with proper care and attention. And by the way this is my second chopping board from John Boos, my first is 24X18x2.25 inches. I love it and you'll love it too professionals, amateurs and home cooks alike. Little heavy, but that what makes a beautiful, reliable and heavy duty chopping board.