End Grain Versus Edge Grain Boards
When it comes to cutting boards, you often hear the terms "End Grain" versus "Edge Grain," but what do these terms mean? When purchasing a John Boos cutting board, here are a few things you should know:
• Stronger and more durable than edge grain
• Composed of fused end pieces of wood
• Grain runs in a horizontal panel
• Weighs less than end grain
• Composed of glued, narrow boards
• Grain runs in a vertical pattern
John Boos has been in business since 1887 based out of Effingham, IL. To this day, all their products are still 100% made in America. They are well-known in the industry for the exceptional quality of their cutting boards which are made from the finest quality maple, cherry and walnut woods, so you can be certain your Boos Block will last a long time.