End-grain·Oak & Walnut
The Smeaton Chopping Board
— Small£150
Made to order · 2-3 weeks
— Edge-grain
The Denton Chopping Board
£155.00
A narrow oak-and-walnut edge-grain board with a brick pattern, juice groove, side grips and a 4 cm profile.
Made by hand by Ewald — see the process →
Timbers
Oak & Walnut
Oak · Walnut
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Specifications
Dimensions
41.8 x 22 x 4 cm
Weight
2.40 kg
Grain
Edge-grain brick pattern with dark walnut accents
Finish
Construction
Edge-grain
Made in
Selby, North Yorkshire
About this piece
The Denton is a compact edge-grain board with a clear brick rhythm across the working face. Pale oak blocks are broken by darker walnut lines, giving the surface structure without making the board feel loud.
The 4 cm thickness, juice groove, softened edges and recessed side grips make it feel like a serious prep and carving board despite the narrower footprint. The broad edge-grain face is well suited to everyday chopping, weekend carving and serving at the table.
The timbers
European Oak
Quercus robur · Germany
Pale gold, open-grained, and built for work - the classic European bench timber.
A pale honey-gold hardwood that deepens beautifully with age and oil. European Oak is strong, open-grained, and famously durable, long used in furniture, joinery, beams, and hard-working surfaces across Europe. Best for chopping boards and pieces that need to feel solid, practical, and made for real everyday use.
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra · North America
A dark, temperamental timber - quiet under oil, dramatic under light.
A deep chocolate-brown hardwood that develops warmer, sometimes violet undertones when oiled. Black Walnut is slightly softer than oak, with a richer, more expressive grain that makes it a striking choice for a chopping board meant to be looked at as well as used. Durable enough for regular use, but prized just as much for its depth, contrast, and the way it ages beautifully.
Care instructions
Wash by hand with mild soap and warm water. Towel dry straight away and stand the board on edge until fully dry.
Do not soak, dishwash, or leave beside direct heat. Re-oil when the surface starts to look dry; for regular use, every 4-8 weeks is a sensible rhythm.
Shipping & returns
We ship to Great Britain & Northern Ireland: a flat £9.97, added at checkout, and free on orders of £200 or more. Sent by Royal Mail 24 once dispatched — usually with you the next working day. Each piece is packed in a recycled card box. Made-to-order items can be returned within 14 days unless they've been used; bespoke commissions — and boards engraved with your wording — are non-returnable, though your rights on faulty goods are unaffected. Returns are easy — write to us first.
