Woods and Wax

Hard Maple vs Soft Maple 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

Not all maple is the same.

Hard Maple

  • Denser
  • More durable
  • Preferred for cutting boards

Soft Maple

  • Slightly less dense
  • More prone to wear

Best Choice?

Hard maple is the industry standard for a reason.

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https://woodsandwax.com/product-category/maple-cutting-boards/