The Malham Board
An oversized maple-and-cherry edge-grain board with twin purpleheart bands, a broad working face, and an angular perimeter groove.
Made by hand by Ewald — see the process →
Specifications
About this piece
The Malham is an unusually broad edge-grain board built from Canadian maple, American cherry and purpleheart. A pale maple working field is held between warm cherry rails, with two narrow purpleheart bands drawing the eye along the 50 x 46 cm face. Its generous proportions make room for batch prep, carving, or a full spread for the table.
At 4.8 kg, it stays planted on the worktop despite its relatively slim 3 cm profile. The routed groove turns through clipped corners to contain juices and crumbs, while rounded outer edges soften the near-square shape. Long edge grain keeps the three timbers legible across the surface, balancing a durable daily working face with the presence of a one-off serving piece.
The timbers
Pale, clean, and hard-wearing - the quiet standard for serious chopping boards.
A pale, creamy hardwood with a fine, even grain and a clean, understated character. Canadian Maple is hard, dense, and reliable, making it one of the classic choices for chopping boards, butcher blocks, and kitchen surfaces that see real daily use. Its light colour gives a crisp, modern feel, while the smooth grain keeps the focus on the shape and finish of the piece.
Soft pinks, honey warmth, and a colour that only gets better with age.
A warm, reddish hardwood with a calm, refined grain that glows beautifully once oiled. American Cherry begins with soft pink, honey, and light brown tones, then gradually darkens into a richer amber-red patina with use and exposure to light. Softer than oak and maple, it makes a warm, characterful chopping board — as much about grain and warmth as everyday function. Ages gracefully.
Starts brown, turns violet, and refuses to be background.
A dense, striking hardwood known for its natural purple colour, which can shift from brownish tones when freshly worked to a richer violet-purple as it oxidises and settles. Purpleheart is much harder than oak, walnut, cherry, and maple, giving it excellent durability but a more demanding working character. Best used where contrast, detail, and visual impact matter, especially as an accent timber in chopping boards, decorative strips, and statement pieces.
Care instructions
Wash by hand with mild soap, then towel dry and stand on an edge until fully dry. Do not soak or place in a dishwasher. Re-oil with a food-safe board oil when the surface looks dry.
Shipping & returns
We ship to Great Britain & Northern Ireland; shipping is calculated at checkout. 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 are non-returnable. Returns are easy — write to us first.
