About Us

WHY WAHLCH

Crafted by Legacy, Defined by Innovation

At Wahlch, we craft some of the world's finest cutting boards—not just in design, but in the philosophy that drives them. Every board embodies uncompromising quality, heritage craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of innovation.

Commitment to a Safer Cooking Experience

A great cutting board should do more than just look beautiful — it should make your kitchen a safer place to cook. Bacteria thrives in cracks, open glue joints, and inferior timbers. At Wahlch, we've set out to solve these problems through three key innovations:

  • Solid, One-Piece Boards
    Sourced from rare, wide slabs of American hardwood, these boards have no glue joints — making them immune to delamination or splitting.
  • Steel-Reinforced End Grain Boards
    We’re the only brand in the world to reinforce our end-grain boards with both glue and hidden steel screws — adding unseen strength to prevent even microscopic separation.

  • Antibacterial Technology
    Our proprietary Vacuum Drying process reduces the wood’s moisture content to below 5%, creating a naturally hostile environment for bacteria. Every board is then soaked in our exclusive Wahlch Antibacterial Oil — a food-safe finish that kills bacteria on contact and protects the surface for years to come.

Global Ingredients, Timeless Craftsmanship

We make our boards exclusively from American Black Walnut and American Black Cherry — widely regarded as the world's best hardwoods for cutting boards. These timbers strike the perfect balance between durability, knife-friendliness, and natural antibacterial properties.

Our name, Wahlch, reflects this commitment:

  • Wa – Walnut
  • H – Hardwoods
  • Ch – Cherry

Every plank is sourced from FSC-certified mills in the USA, and only the finest FAS-grade timber makes its way into a Wahlch board.

The Art of Handmade

Wahlch boards are crafted by master artisans in India, where woodworking has been part of our family's legacy since 1965. These craftsmen bring generations of knowledge to each board, working under quality standards set by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).  Alongside my engineering qualifications, I am a Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ) with decades of multinational business experience—an expertise that has shaped the globally benchmarked quality standards behind every Wahlch board.

Manufacturing in India allows us to do what few other brands can:

  • Use the most expensive, wide timber slabs without inflating prices
  • Invest more in quality at every step of production
  • Never cut corners — not on materials, not on craftsmanship

World-Class Quality, Without Compromise

Every Wahlch board undergoes:

  • Precision vacuum drying
  • Antibacterial finishing
  • Individual quality inspection
  • Unique serial number engraving for traceability and warranty

Our one-piece boards eliminate the risk of delamination, while our reinforced end-grain boards offer unmatched longevity — delivering heirloom-quality boards designed to last for generations.

An Australian Company, Built for the World

Based in Sydney, Wahlch combines Australian design standards with the artistry of our family’s Indian craftsmanship. It's a global partnership that allows us to deliver the finest cutting boards in the world — at prices no US or European brand can match.

Made to Go Anywhere

No matter where you are in the world, Wahlch boards are made to reach you. With global logistics delivering to 220 countries in 15 days — with free shipping — location is never a barrier to owning the best.

Join the Wahlch Community

We invite you to become part of the Wahlch family and experience the difference that timeless craftsmanship can make.

Every board is more than just a tool — it's a celebration of wood, artistry, and the joy of creating beautiful meals.

Thank you for choosing Wahlch.
With warmth and gratitude,
Ashvin Arora & The Wahlch Team