Edge-grain·Oak & Walnut
The Farley Chopping Board
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The Smeaton Chopping Board
£150.00
A classic oak-and-walnut end-grain checkerboard with a juice groove, dark border accents and solid 3.7 cm build.
Made by hand by Ewald — see the process →
Timbers
Oak & Walnut
Oak · Walnut
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Specifications
Dimensions
36 x 24.5 x 3.7 cm
Weight
2.20 kg
Grain
End-grain checkerboard in oak and walnut
Finish
Construction
End-grain
Made in
Selby, North Yorkshire
About this piece
The Smeaton is a classic checkerboard end-grain board: oak and walnut blocks set into a strong, regular pattern with darker border accents around the edge. It has the familiar presence of a butcher-block style board without becoming oversized.
At 36 x 24.5 cm and 2.2 kg, it balances useful working area with manageable handling. The juice groove, recessed grips, rubber feet and softened edges are practical details for prep and carving, while the end-grain face is forgiving under a knife and handsome enough for serving.
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.
