Ironwood Oslo End Grain Square Utility Cutting Board, 12 Inch Square Acacia Wood Cutting Board

This cutting board is just as described by the seller. It also was shipped promptly. It is very solid and large enough to do most anything that I require. One reviewer mentioned marks that appeared to be water stains on the surface of the new board. I can see some of these on this board as well. They appear to be part of the wood pattern when it was cut. The ones on this board are quite faint and when I oiled it they blended in even more. They are not distracting for me. The back side of the board has small rubber feet that elevate it about 1/8 of an inch or so off of the counter. This is nice so that the bottom does not stay wet while I cut things if the counter happens to be wet when I set it down. The finish is smooth and the corners slightly rounded. The joining of each piece/glue is very well done. I have cut on it and have only left very minor marks on it. Of course, I have not beaten it with a meat cleaver either. :) We primarily use cutco knives, just to give you an idea of the sharpness and hardness of the blades being used on the surface of this cutting board. Overall, it is a very pretty cutting board that is also sturdy. With proper care this will last my lifetime and hopefully be able to be given to one of our children one day. I think they are already anticipating my demise so that they can get my wood and cast iron kitchen pieces!! We have begun selecting items that can last and maybe even become an heirloom one day. This is one of those items that is pretty enough and constructed well enough that it could become one of those items. I would definitely purchase this item or suggest it to a friend. It would also make a fantastic piece in a kitchen gift set.

The cutting board arrived in perfect condition, which was my biggest concern after reading some of the negative reviews. Before purchasing, I spent a lot of time comparing end-grain cutting boards and reading reviews, and this one seemed like the best choice. My wife and I cook frequently, using our cutting boards 4–6 times a week for both vegetables and meats, which is why you'll see two different cutting boards in the photo. So far, I'm very happy with the purchase. The board looks fantastic, feels well-made, and has a quality finish. I'll come back and update this review in about three months to share how well it holds up with regular use.

Not much to preface this one with, other than mentioning that I am a very prolific chef, I usually cook a completely new recipe at least 4 times a week, so let's get straight to it. 𝙎𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚: 5/5 As any good cook knows, cooking is both an art and a science, and the tools of the trade reflect that, you see all the influencers with pretty Damascus knives and patterned edge or end grain wood cutting boards, and this board would fit right into that scene, my kitchen isn't exactly small or cheap, but the cutting board alone makes me feel more like Gordon Ramsey than anything else I've bought or used in the past few months. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 5/5 No other cutting board has given me nearly as pleasurable or smooth a cutting experience as this board, prior to this I've been using random cutting boards purchased at the local Ikea, nothing as expensive as this, but it is ENTIRELY worth the price, if I knew that a few months ago when I first bought it, I would've bought a bigger, fancier model, but I was originally skeptical as to exactly how much of an improvement it is over generic cutting boards. 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: 5/5 You'd assume that since you can't just toss this into the dishwasher like other cutting boards, it would be considerably more difficult to wash this cutting board, but you'd be surprised to find that you're wrong, it's genuinely as easy as a good rinse, a swift patting down with a paper towel (a decent quality one like Bounty) or a dry towel/rag, and leaving it out to dry for a few hours. 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 4/5 While it has picked up some scratch marks from my knife, they are purely cosmetic, I ran my hand across the board right after taking the photo attached to this review and there are, somehow, NO grooves, the scratches have ZERO depth, it's purely discoloration, the board is basically as good as new, no chips, grooves, cracks, or anything, I've even dropped it once, after applying mineral oil to it, and there was no issues. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Buy this cutting board, you won't regret it

I spent more money on this thinking it would be of quality. Over a year later and the wood is coming off when you cut and I have tried recommended methods to remedy it (such as to re-oil it) and it’s still in bad shape. Wouldn’t recommend this product. For a real quality end grain cutting board, you would have to pay a lot more money so it’s either that option or just go with something cheap. Don’t waste your $50. Hope this helps someone!

I had read some reviews that - in hindsight - suggested that this cutting board had problems: that it dried up, fell apart, etc. In spite of seeing those reviews, I bought this cutting board. Was that the right things to do?? Yes, yes, yes! I love this cutting board. The wood is beautiful, it is nice and heavy - has a good heft - and in general works very, very well.

I decided to take a chance on the Acacia board since I've read some positive reviews about performance. However, I was a little leery of the issues that some buyers encountered in other reviews. My take is this: - Looks: it's a beautiful board, with a lot of color and character. Looks a lot more expensive than it is. Not super heavy for its size, either. - Board Construction: The board is well constructed, although mine did come with the glue issue like many other buyers, and I didn't want to chance any issues with water absorption under those glue spots. I've seen many others return these for replacements, which you certainly can do, but I'm impatient and I like projects. About 10 minutes with a power sander did the trick. I cleaned up the dust, oiled it up about 5 times and applied some beeswax mixed with mineral oil to seal it up again. The board has held up well under use, and has not split or warped or shown any sign of unusual wear. Knives do not mar any more than other hardwoods in my experience. - Feet construction: The foam pad feet are useless, and if you leave this laying on a counter with them, you're bound to have some issues with moisture collecting underneath. Again a project guy, I simply bought 6 large wooden plugs from the home improvement store (about 2 bucks), sprayed them with some polyurethane a couple of times, sanded the areas where they would go, and glued them to the bottom of the board. Problem solved. - Maintenance: as with any board, you'll want to reapply oil and/or beeswax as needed to prevent long-term damage to the board. Overall, a good board that could do with better QC on construction, and some real feet on it.

I won't speak for cosmetics, especially direct out of the box- because that's NOT the reason I actually bought a decent, big, end grain cutting board. I bought it to WORK. I've had mine for more than three years- it gets daily use and abuse in my kitchen. I've been known to let it soak (OMG, right?)- I've seared meat with a blowtorch on it- hell, I've even subjected it dropping/shoving/knocking around in a cramped cubby with random sheet pans and pot lids. It's held up without warp, chip, crack, or complaint all this time- and it's still going strong. This isn't a showpiece for the countertop. Know what you're getting: this is a workhorse for the kitchen. It's HUGE and heavy. I find myself comfy chopping with big 10" chef's knives- this board has MORE than enough room for me to work. Yes, mine arrived with some glue stains (just like everyone else's I'd imagine)- and some little stickers for "feet"- I immediately ground those off and smoothed the whole thing with some superfine sandpaper- oiled the puppy up over the course of a few days- and ta-da!- solid board I can use an abuse- chop on it, flip it, chop some more, rub it down, scrub it, soak it, towel it off, stand it up, whack it in a cabinet for use later- or just keep it out... My kitchen items are USED- they show their wear with a patina of experience. There's no fancy-pants brand that's burnt onto the side of this--- if you need that- you know what to go buy. If you want something to make your kitchen LOOK like you care about cooking- know what you're in for. But for those that want a workhorse, that expect performance- I'd say you're gonna get the most bang for your buck here. FWIW- I've got another fiddly (and pretty) maple end grain board with a juice sluice thing- it's nice (cost way more than this)- but for daily chopping/dicing/slicing- this board is just 'faster' with my knives- and gentler on them, too.

I absolutely adore this Ironwood Gourmet square cutting board. It’s beautiful and adds such a nice touch to my kitchen. The wood grain is gorgeous and it feels very solid and well made. It’s not just pretty, it also works like a charm for everyday food prep. The surface is smooth, sturdy, and a great size for chopping or serving.

Wonderfully breakable product - with service people who do NO service, dance through hoops ,then “Oh you bought through Amazon, go see them” i would give zero but you cant

After just 6 months, with reasonably careful care, the board has spontaneously developed a split/crack at one end. It's 3 inches long and runs all the way through the board.

It was exactly as advertised. I love it. It’s solid, and beautiful.

Love the look! And it sits permanently on our counter. It came already seasoned but I still oiled it, but really didn't have too. I do after each use however. I'm very happy with it and would buy a bigger one next time. I bought another board (Wood for Chef) at the same time because my husband liked the groove in it. When it arrived, I put oil on it, and within minutes the board looked just as dry. It took me two weeks of oiling twice a day before it looked seasoned. I still haven't used it yet because I am still oiling it once a day, and will continue until it looks ready.

I followed the washing instructions carefully, but the surface started chipping off after washing