About Boards

About Boards

The Wahlch Philosophy 

At Wahlch, we believe a cutting board is much more than just a kitchen tool — it's a silent witness to life's little rituals. The board where you slice fresh vegetables for family dinners... where recipes are passed down from one generation to the next... where your hands repeat movements learned long ago. Every board holds the quiet stories of the meals it helps create.

This section is about helping you understand what makes a truly exceptional cutting board — not just in materials or craftsmanship, but in how it becomes part of your kitchen's story.

1. What Makes a Great Cutting Board

A great cutting board should:

  • Protect your knives
  • Resist bacteria
  • Stand the test of time
  • Ages gracefully, carrying the marks of every meal
  • Bring beauty and warmth to your kitchen

But most cutting boards on the market don't measure up. They’re either mass-produced from low-quality materials or assembled with glue that breaks down over time — making them a health hazard.

At Wahlch, we've set out to change that by creating boards that are safer, stronger, and built to last for generations.

2. The Best Woods for Cutting Boards

Only a handful of woods in the world meet the high standards required for cutting boards:

Wood Type

Pros

Cons

Wahlch Verdict

American Black Walnut

Naturally antibacterial, gentle on knives, ages beautifully

Expensive

✔️ Wahlch Signature

American Black Cherry

Antibacterial, develops a warm patina over time

Slightly softer than Walnut

✔️ Wahlch Signature

Maple

Durable, light colour

Can stain easily

Good, but we prefer Walnut & Cherry

Teak

Water-resistant, durable

Oily, can dull knives

Good, but too harsh for knives

Bamboo/Acacia

Cheap, sustainable

Full of glue, hard on knives, cracks easily

❌ Never at Wahlch

👉 Wahlch boards are made exclusively from American Black Walnut and American Black Cherry, sourced from FSC-certified mills in the USA. Only FAS-grade timber — the highest quality possible — makes its way into our boards.

3. Grain Types — Solid, Edge, and End Grain

The way wood is cut and assembled affects how the board performs, how long it lasts, and how much it costs. Here's the truth most brands won't tell you:

Grain Type

How It's Made

Pros

Cons

Wahlch Verdict

Face Grain (Solid Piece)

Single wide slab of wood

Stunning, impossible to delaminate, can last forever

Expensive, rare

✔️ Wahlch Masterpiece

Face Grain (Glued Strips)

2-inch wide strips glued side-by-side

Affordable, attractive

Prone to delamination, weak joints

❌ Not at Wahlch

Edge Grain

Strips glued on edge, side-by-side

Cheaper to make, entry level board. 

Can dull knives, easily delaminates due to long glued edge

❌ Not at Wahlch

End Grain

Small wood blocks glued together

Self-healing, the best for knives

Can delaminate if not properly made. 

✔️ Wahlch Standard (Steel Reinforced)

Why Solid Matters

Most people don't even know that solid one-piece cutting boards exist — because they're so rare. They require wide, flawless planks of wood cut from the very heart of the tree — and those planks are expensive.

👉 Wahlch is one of the only brands in the world offering solid, one-piece Walnut and Cherry boards — made from rare slabs wide enough to create a full cutting board with no glue, no joints, and zero risk of delamination.

A Wahlch solid board will never split, crack, or come apart — no matter how long you own it.

4. Thickness — More Than Just Looks

Thickness isn't just about aesthetics — it’s about performance and lifespan.

Thickness

Purpose

Wahlch Verdict

1"

Everyday cutting, light kitchen work

✔️ Entry Wahlch Thickness

1.5"

Serious home cooks

Our Best Seller

2"

Professional-grade, heirloom pieces

Wahlch Masterpiece

👉 Did you know? A 2-inch thick board costs at least twice as much as a 1-inch board — not because it's bigger, but because thicker planks come from the rarest, most stable part of the tree.

5. The Wahlch Difference

Every Wahlch board is the result of innovations that very few brands in the world use:

  • Vacuum Drying: Our proprietary process stabilises the timber to below 5% moisture, virtually eliminating cracking.
  • Steel Reinforcement: We reinforce every edge grain and end grain board with hidden stainless steel screws — something no other brand does.
  • Antibacterial Oil Finish: Our custom Wahlch Cutting Board Oil kills bacteria on contact and protects your board from the inside out.

6. Caring for Your Board

A Wahlch board will last for decades — if you care for it.

  • Hand wash only
  • Dry immediately
  • Oil regularly with Wahlch Antibacterial Cutting Board Oil
  • Store upright to allow air circulation
  • Use both sides to distribute wear evenly

7. The Final Truth

A cutting board isn't just something you cook on — it's a silent witness to the stories unfolding in your kitchen. The knife marks on its surface aren't flaws — they're memories.

With proper care, a Wahlch board will last long enough to carry those stories into the next generation — from grandmother to child, from kitchen to kitchen, gathering marks and meaning along the way.

At Wahlch, we make cutting boards for those who know the difference — built not just to perform, but to carry stories for a lifetime.

 

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