End Grain Cutting Board Construction Explained
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah End grain cutting boards are often considered the gold standard in kitchen prep—but what makes them so special? What Is End Grain Construction? End grain boards are made […]
How Cutting Boards Are Made
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah A high-quality wooden cutting board isn’t just cut from a slab of wood—it’s carefully crafted through a multi-step process that determines its durability, performance, and longevity. Understanding how […]
Best Wood for Cutting Boards (Complete Guide)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Not all wood is suitable for cutting boards. The best boards are made from hardwoods that balance durability, safety, and knife protection. What Makes a Good Cutting Board […]
Are Wooden Cutting Boards More Hygienic?
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah It’s a common myth that plastic cutting boards are more hygienic—but science tells a different story. What Research Shows Wood cutting boards: Plastic boards: Why Wood Works Wood’s […]
End Grain vs Edge Grain (Which Is Better?)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Not all cutting boards are built the same. The difference between end grain and edge grain construction plays a huge role in performance, durability, and price. What Is […]
Maple vs Walnut Cutting Boards
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When choosing a premium cutting board, two woods dominate the conversation: maple and walnut. Both are excellent—but they serve slightly different preferences. Maple Cutting Boards Pros: 👉 Browse […]
Wood vs Plastic Cutting Boards (Science + Safety)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Choosing between wood and plastic cutting boards isn’t just a preference—it impacts food safety, knife performance, and long-term durability. If you’re serious about your kitchen tools, understanding the […]
Best Oils for Cutting Boards (Mineral vs Beeswax)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Choosing the right oil can make or break the lifespan of your cutting board. For our complete care guide, visit here: https://woodsandwax.com/how-to-care-for-a-wood-cutting-board-complete-guide/ Why Oil Matters Oil: Mineral Oil […]
How to Restore a Cracked or Dry Cutting Board
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah A cracked or dry cutting board doesn’t always need to be replaced. With the right care, you can often bring it back to life. For our complete guide, […]
Why Cutting Boards Warp (And How to Prevent It)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Warping is one of the most common issues with wooden cutting boards—but it’s also one of the most preventable. For our complete cutting board care guide, visit: https://woodsandwax.com/how-to-care-for-a-wood-cutting-board-complete-guide/ […]