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European Oak

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.

Latin name
Quercus robur
Origin
Germany
Hardness
Janka 1,120
Grain
Open, straight

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Common questions

How hard is European Oak?

European Oak measures Janka 1,120 — hard enough to take daily knife work and last for years with a little care.

How do I care for a European Oak chopping board?

Hand-wash it, dry it standing on edge, and re-oil with a food-safe oil when the surface starts to look dry. Never put it in the dishwasher. The full routine is in our care guide.

Is a European Oak board food-safe?

Yes. Every board is finished with a food-safe oil and nothing else, so the surface is safe for food preparation. European Oak itself is a close-grained hardwood well suited to kitchen use.