Over the last 40 years, I’ve used many different cutting boards. I’ve had various types of wood, plastic, and synthetic. All of these have been thrown away because of wearing too fast. Then we found out about micro-plastics getting into our food. We now use wood and don’t use it for cutting meat. I purchased one for my kitchen, but the deep cuts are unsightly and the knives dull very quickly. I was extremely excited when I received the Bevel & Bond Cutting Board. This cutting board is the real deal. It’s very heavy and will not slide on your counter or island. It looks very different from other cutting board. Quality Wood This board uses end-grain hard maple wood, grown in the USA. When the knife cuts across the end-grain wood it doesn’t make marks easily and protects the knife edge. So your sharp knives are not needing to be sharpened as quickly. Wood Size This beautiful wood board measures at 17 x 13 x 1.75 and weighs 10 pounds! I’ve never seen one as substantial. I wondered about the thickness and weight. Why does it need to be so heavy? The thickness is because of the end grain choice of design. The end choice means the the slice of wood faces the top. It Will Last A Long Time This board weathers very well and gets a deeper color with age. If it’s taken care of well, it will last and last. It even has a 5-year warranty on workmanship. It doesn’t cover soaking, machine washing, or heat. No cutting board will survive those things. Instead use this care method: Hand wash with mild soap and dry immediately. Condition regularly with Bevel & Bond Board Balm, the signature blend designed to nourish the wood, enhance the natural grain, and help protect against drying or cracking over time. Helps You Prevent A Mess It has a deep juice groove for those messy vegetables and fruits. It also has handles built in, so there aren’t attached to the wood, but are part of it. Another plus is that it won’t move: because it’s heavy and has rubber feet that hold it’s place. I hope that you’ll also look into getting one for your family. It comes in a gorgeous box with a magnetic latch. It would make a lovely gift for a birthday. or Christmas.