Do Maple Cutting Boards Dull Knives?
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 Short answer: No—maple is actually knife-friendly. Why Maple Protects Your Knives Maple has a balanced hardness: What Actually Dulls Knives? Final Takeaway A well-maintained maple board helps extend […]
Best Maple Cutting Board for Meat (Butcher Block 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 If you’re preparing meat, your cutting board matters more than you think. Why Maple Works Best Maple is ideal for meat because it: Recommended Features Look for: Shop […]
The Best Cutting Boards for Meat: What Actually Works (and What to Avoid)
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 it comes to preparing meat—whether you are trimming brisket, slicing chicken, or breaking down a roast—the cutting board you use matters more than most people think. It […]
Red Oak Cutting Boards: Are They a Good Choice for Your Kitchen?
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 Red oak is a beautiful, strong hardwood that shows up in everything from flooring to furniture—but when it comes to cutting boards, it sparks a lot of debate. […]
Maple Cutting Boards: Why They’re the Gold Standard for Kitchens (and How to Choose the Right One)
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 If you’ve ever searched for the best cutting board, you’ve probably seen maple come up again and again—and for good reason. Maple cutting boards have quietly become the […]
Wood Density Guide: Choosing the Right Cutting Board for Your Kitchen
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 selecting a premium hardwood cutting board, density matters — not just for durability, but for how it interacts with your knives. Too soft? The board scars easily.Too […]
Can Wood Fight Microbes? A Review of What Science Says
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 Wood is one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved materials — from furniture and flooring to cutting boards and food preparation surfaces. But because wood is organic, porous, […]
Premium Hardwood Cutting Boards Built for Everyday Use
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 cutting board is one of the most used tools in any kitchen, yet it’s often overlooked. Premium hardwood cutting boards stand apart from mass-produced alternatives because they’re […]