A professional cutting board designed for those who truly love cooking. Handcrafted from solid walnut and oak, it features an end grain construction that creates its distinctive checkerboard pattern while providing a highly durable, knife-friendly and naturally self-healing cutting surface. The wood fibres tend to separate slightly as the knife passes through and then close again, helping preserve both the board and your knife edges. Both sides are fully functional: one is smooth and flat, while the other features a juice groove. Integrated carved side handles make it easy to lift and carry. A substantial handcrafted board designed for food creators, passionate home cooks and professionals, also available with a personalised engraving.

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The Story Behind the Product

Some kitchen accessories are simply tools. Others become part of the way you cook.

This professional cutting board was created with exactly that philosophy in mind.

Its distinctive checkerboard design, created by alternating walnut and oak, immediately recalls the substantial professional cutting boards often seen in traditional kitchens and cooking videos.

Among our customers, it has also become affectionately known as the “Giorgione cutting board”, because its checkerboard pattern is reminiscent of the large cutting board used by the well-known Umbrian chef Giorgione in his cooking videos.

The connection feels particularly close to us, as Giorgione is associated with Montefalco, just a short distance from our workshop in Spello, Umbria.

Our cutting board, however, is individually handcrafted in our own woodworking workshop, piece by piece, using traditional woodworking techniques, precision and experience.

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Material

This cutting board is handcrafted from solid walnut and oak, two beautiful hardwoods chosen both for their performance and their naturally contrasting colours.

The deep, warm tones of walnut alternate with the lighter shades of oak to create the characteristic checkerboard pattern without the need for artificial colouring.

Its most important feature, however, is the end grain construction.

Rather than cutting on the long grain of the wood, the working surface exposes the ends of the wood fibres. This construction is particularly appreciated for high-quality and professional cutting boards because it provides a durable and knife-friendly cutting surface.

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Handcrafted Construction

Making an end grain cutting board requires considerably more work and precision than producing a conventional wooden cutting board.

The walnut and oak are carefully selected, cut and assembled to create the alternating checkerboard pattern. After gluing, the board undergoes several stages of machining, sanding and hand-finishing to achieve a smooth, even and pleasant surface.

A juice groove is carved into one side, while integrated side handles are cut directly into the wood to make lifting and carrying easier.

The final finish enhances the natural grain and contrasting colours of walnut and oak.

Every board is individually handcrafted in our workshop in Spello, Umbria, Italy, meaning that natural variations in grain and colour make each piece unique.

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How to Use It

This board has been designed to be used every day, not simply admired.

The smooth side provides a generous working surface for slicing, chopping, mincing, kneading and preparing ingredients.

Turn it over and the side featuring the juice groove becomes particularly useful when carving meat, roasts, fruit or any food that releases juices while being cut.

With a thickness of 4 cm, the board feels substantial and stable on the worktop.

It can also be brought directly to the table and used as an impressive serving board for cheese, charcuterie, bread, meat, appetisers and aperitifs.

An excellent choice for professional chefs, restaurants, food creators, BBQ enthusiasts and passionate home cooks.

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Why Choose This Cutting Board?

What makes this cutting board different from a conventional wooden board is primarily its construction.

With an end grain board, the knife moves between the wood fibres rather than repeatedly cutting across them. The fibres tend to separate slightly under the blade and then naturally close again, which is why end grain surfaces are commonly described as self-healing.

This construction makes the board highly resistant to repeated cutting while also being gentler on knife edges than many conventional surfaces.

Key features include:

• Solid walnut and oak
• Professional end grain construction
• Distinctive checkerboard pattern
• Reversible design
• One smooth side
• One side with a juice groove
• Integrated carved side handles
• Individually handcrafted
• Available with personalised engraving
• Made in Spello, Umbria, Italy

It is more than just a cutting board: it is a professional-quality kitchen tool designed to be used and enjoyed for years.

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Technical Specifications

Product: Professional handcrafted cutting board
Material: Solid walnut and oak
Construction: End grain
Pattern: Checkerboard
Dimensions: approx. 35 × 36 cm
Thickness: approx. 4 cm
Design: Reversible / double-sided
Side 1: Smooth cutting surface
Side 2: Cutting surface with juice groove
Handles: Integrated carved side handles
Finish: Suitable for food-contact use
Personalisation: Custom engraving available
Production: Handcrafted
Made in: Spello, Umbria, Italy

As this is a handcrafted product made from genuine solid wood, grain patterns, shades and small natural details may vary from the photographs. These variations are part of the beauty of real wood and make every cutting board unique.

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How to Care for Your Cutting Board

To preserve the beauty and performance of your cutting board, wash it by hand using warm water and a small amount of mild detergent.

Never leave the board soaking in water. Dry it immediately after washing and preferably allow it to finish drying in an upright position so that air can circulate around both sides.

Do not put it in the dishwasher and avoid placing it close to direct heat sources or exposing it to extreme temperature changes.

Periodically, treat the board with a suitable food-safe cutting board oil to nourish the wood and help preserve its natural colour, protection and beauty over time.

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From Our Workshop to Your Home

This cutting board is made in our woodworking workshop in Spello, in the heart of Umbria, Italy, where our family has been working with wood for five generations.

Every board passes through our hands: from selecting the walnut and oak to creating the checkerboard composition, machining the surfaces, sanding and applying the final finish.

The result is not a mass-produced object, but a genuine piece of Italian craftsmanship, created to be used, enjoyed and kept for years.

For an even more personal touch, the cutting board can also be customised with an engraving. Add a name, dedication, logo or special message to create a unique gift for a chef, food creator or anyone who loves cooking.