Handle Boards Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 24”x18” – 2.25” Thick, 30-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Juice Groove, Edge-Grain & Metal Handles

This board was massive. Bigger than I thought even though I knew the dimensions. Seemingly very high-quality with no dents or scratches. The next day I ordered a smaller version of it. Treating it with the John Boos mystery oil and board cream.

I can't say how it will perform over the long term, but my comments on the cutting board right out of the box are: 1.Overall I'm very pleased with the RA03 Boos Board. I'm using it on a 36 inch high countertop and it's to provide a prep area which is a little higher than normal -appx 39 inches high with a 12 X 18 plastic cutting board on top, and there is ample space for the stuff being cut up as well. I'm planning to mount 4 ikea capita adjustable legs on a second 18 X 24 board which will give a second prep area 42 inches high with a 12 X 18 plastic cutting board on top. The 2 prep areas suit 2 different height cooks. Used this way the board is not put in the sink, it's only wiped down now and then. 2.It's flat and with no visible defects, it looks brand new, just as advertised. Purchased from Warehouse Deals for about sixty four with free shipping. 3.Amazon shipped it in only the Boos cardboard box which really isn't a good shipping box-if it is dropped the board could easily be dented so I suggest you inspect the board closely if yours is shipped this way, and look for potential damage on the box. 4.It looks dry, so will give it the usual generous coating of food grade mineral oil which is what I use on maple or beech butcher block surfaces, including an old edge grain maple butcher block cutting board board which is about 30 yrs old. 5.For the weight which is considerable, the "handle" grooves are OK, but not very good unless you have very strong fingers. If you are planning to wash this in a sink the version with handles might be safer. (Might also damage the sink though). If you are planning to use this board in the conventional way, things to consider are, will it fit in the sink? can all of the cooks safely lift it and wash it?, and is there a place where it can be put to dry? Also when not being used where would it be stored? Note: the Michigan Maple board arrived and the packaging is similar, just a cardboard box. It's 1.75" v. 2.25", the quality appears identical, with the Boos board having a very slight edge. If you can get the Boos board for twenty nine percent (the rough amount of additional maple used) more than the Michigan board I would say get that, even better if less. But you will be happy with the Michigan Maple board if you decide on that one. I purchased one for a gift a few years ago and it hasn't had any issues.

Listen, this is the Rolls Royce of butcher blocks. What you see with 0 or 1 star reviews for this butcher block are the same type of people who leave 0 star reviews on Le Creuset pans and Shun/ Miyabi Knives. These are high end kitchen items that you need to know how to use and take care of. This is an excellent Block that will last a lifetime and provide a nice cushion for your knives to extend their lives as well. I got a 24x18x2.5 which is literally massive and weighs approx 30lbs but provides for a ton of room for meats and veggies. It is also so large that you dont have to worry about putting towels down before using- this bad boy is not moving lol. Unless you are strong and can handle maneuvering this I recommend you get a smaller size board. Now... if you are buying this block and worried about it coming apart or cracking like other people who have reviewed it follow the below instructions and I can all but guarantee that it will last forever. The Boos Block comes extremely dry. I am not sure entirely why that is but it just seems to be the way that they come. For the first week you really shouldn't even use it, just condition it for future use. Also, you NEED to buy the combo bottle of Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream, if you don't do not complain when the board cracks. Now first and foremost, wash the board off with warm soapy water and let it dry fully by wiping it down then resting it on its side with the grain vertical. Once it is dry, apply the ENTIRE, yes ENTIRE included package of Boos Mystery Oil to the whole outside of the board. The end grain sides (shortest sides of the block unless yours is square) are the most thirsty and you need to really saturate these sides with the oil, they can take a LOT- at least mine did. This is what people who have had theirs crack are missing. When I did mine, it got like 5 shades dark from absorbing all the oil. After rubbing all sides with a substantial amount of oil, stand it upright and let the oil fully soak in overnight. Next day, wipe off any excess oil that has not been absorbed. Repeat this process at least 4-5 days in a row, ideally 7 and now it is ready for the next step. After the board has fully absorbed the oil after 5-7 days, apply a layer of Board Cream and let that sit overnight to fully absorb, wipe off the excess. Now it is ready to use but you can repeat the last step again to be extra safe. Continue applying Mystery Oil at least once a week for the first month. After that every 2-4 weeks should suffice but just make sure the block is never drying out.

I’d like to begin in response to complaints that I saw people regarding the corners of the board have damage. The board came with corner guards in packing comparable to the way my $5000 TV was packaged. If it came damaged you should return it there is no way it could have been damaged during transit unless someone threw it off a cliff or it got hit by a train or something like that. The outer box was pretty beat up when I got mine but the board was in PERFECT condition. Just make sure you use the oil and cream as directed before you start using it if you use it often you really should condition it every week especially if your using it for dough that would easily leach moisture out of the wood. The oil and cream not only protects the wood but it also creates a barrier between the natural oils and liquids from whatever you are cutting and the wood. This might not be much of an issue with something like lemon which has a pleasing scent but with something like onion and garlic I can assure you that if you don’t keep your board conditioned it’s a smell that you will be find impossible to get out. A well conditioned board is also super easy to keep clean. If you take care of your board it will last you the rest of your life and beyond.

Excellent quality! Just need to care for it, like any other wood cutting board, with oil, so it doesn't dry out. I've had it for over a year and just like new. I use it daily. Love the size...it's large and heavy but it never leaves my counter. It also doesn't dull my knives. I use it only for veggies as I have a designated meat board. Highly recommend!

This block is amazing. I'm by no means a professional chef but the amount of joy and ease this block has brought to my kitchen is exponential. Before this I had a cheap set of three varied size cutting boards that were of sketchy design and slid around whenever I would try to use them. Not with this guy! It is QUALITY. Things I love about this board: - Very large surface area, so much room for activities! - Sits well on my counter, doesn't slide around when I'm trying to slice and dice. - The hand slot thingies on the side make it relatively easy to lift this otherwise gargantuan hunk of wood Things I don't love about this board: - It's heckin heavy! While this is technically one of the qualities that makes it far superior to other flimsy boards, my girlish figure isn't the best adapted for picking this up and moving it around. Luckily the only time I have ever encountered this issue was when initially lifting it from the packaging and placing it on my countertop. ps- This is an investment piece! If you decide to buy it make sure you are prepared to take care of it and this guy will last you for years to come. My board came with a sample of Mystery Oil to get started. pps- If you have a small kitchen or limited counter space I would recommend really looking at the dimensions of this product because it didn't quite sink in with me how big this thing is until it arrived in my kitchen, though admittedly its size is one of the things I love most about this board!

I originally purchased the 30x23” Boos cutting board during the 2022 Black Friday deals when it was offered $50 off regular price. The first board came well packaged, but the board was cracked so I sent it back and requested a replacement. Amazon was easy to work with, and I received a second Boos block a week after my return was processed. The second Boos had a bubble in the top/middle of the board. The thin piece on top was slivered and was catching on the dry towel I used to wipe it down with. The edges of the board were marked with black as of it had slid around a warehouse for a while before someone decided to sell it. I contacted Amazon, but they said the item was not eligible for an exchange because I had already requested one prior. I had to return for a refund and buy at full price. I am fairly handy, and decided to lightly sand the board with a fine 220 grit sandpaper. I would not recommend this unless you are familiar with sanding, otherwise you could ruin the board. After sanding I washed with warm water, and oiled all sides about a dozen times (allowing time between coats) and now we display the board. It looks very good, but because of the depth of the “bubbled” wood, you can feel the uneven spot when you run your hand along the top. In the end, it was worth it for me, you just have to decide if it’s worth it for you?! Maybe you’ll get lucky with a perfect board right out of the package!

Loved it is a Christmas gift, I'm sure she will love it too, it's exactly what she has told her husband she wanted.