About Us
WHY WAHLCH
US Standards. Global Quality. The Engineer's Guarantee.
"After a career of implementing quality standards for leading US multinational corporations, I learned that the difference between good and great is simple: rigor. "I built Wahlch to fuse that engineer's rigor with the timeless artistry of my family's 1965 woodworking business in India. Having grown up in the family trade, Â large American companies, , I bring a unique global perspective: one that demands the highest US quality standards while leveraging the generational craftsmanship of our family workshop.
Wahlch is the result: a product guaranteed by an engineer's promise, Â
— Ashvin Arora, Founder & ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
The Commitment: Built to a Higher Standard
We don't accept the common flaws of premium cutting boards. We solved the structural problems through proprietary engineering you can trust:
- Steel-Reinforced End-Grain: We are the only brand in the world to mechanically bind our end-grain boards with hidden stainless steel screws. This permanent mechanical solution makes delamination—the most common point of failure—physically impossible.
- Solid, One-Piece Rarity: For the purest expression of wood, we source rare, wide slabs of American Black Walnut and Cherry. With no glue joints, these seamless classics are naturally immune to joint failure.
- Proprietary Vacuum Drying: Every plank is stabilized using our exclusive Vacuum Drying process. This ensures the wood's moisture content is locked at an ideal 6-8%, creating a foundation so stable it is guaranteed for life against warping and cracking.
The Accountability of the Founder
We back our Lifetime Guarantee with unwavering personal accountability. The founder's commitment to financial rigor—evidenced by his 970+ Excellent Credit Score—is a testament to the long-term stability and integrity behind every promise we make. Your investment is secured by a founder who builds quality into everything, including his own commitments.
Our Story: A Global Advantage for the US Customer
My professional life has been dedicated to upholding US quality standards in multinational settings. I bring that exact rigor to Wahlch. Our structure is not about cutting costs; it's about re-investing efficiency into superior engineering for you:
- Certified Quality Control: As an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, I personally ensure that our multi-generational family workshop in India adheres to the world's most rigorous manufacturing and quality control requirements, benchmarked against US standards.
- Funding Innovation: The efficiency of our global model is what pays for the expensive, high-quality features—the steel screws and the Vacuum Drying process—that would make a locally manufactured board cost prohibitively more.
- American & Certified Materials: We use only FAS-grade American Black Walnut and Cherry, sourced from FSC-certified US mills. Our commitment to rigor extends to every component: the oil, wax, and antibacterial additives we use are also certified to meet the highest safety and quality standards.
When you invest in a Wahlch board, you are purchasing a product guaranteed by a founder who is accountable to the highest levels of Certified Quality Assurance