Reddit reviews Maple End Grain Chopping Block 20 x 15 x 3 1/2

End grain maple is what you want.

Clean it with white vinegar every couple days, once a month rub it down with mineral oil. Keep it out of the water. It should last long enough to give to your grandkids.

I've seen cooks cut meat on those, but I personally only cut things on it I can eat raw. I lay a poly board on top for meat.

https://www.amazon.com/Maple-End-Grain-Chopping-Block/dp/B00009OWEE?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_5386164011

1. Buy something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Maple-End-Grain-Chopping-Block/dp/B00009OWEE
   
   Too expensive?
   
   
2. Buy a cheaper cutting board like https://www.amazon.com/Grain-Wood-cutting-board-Antibacterial/dp/B07FKXC9L8
   
3. Need more height? Go to big box hardware store
   
4. Buy taller feet
   https://www.lowes.com/pd/Slipstick-Gripper-Anti-Skid-4-Pack-Riser-1-in-Black-Black-Plastic-Tips/1000708268
   
5. Affix to bottom

Can confirm. I purchased the 20x15x3.5" version from that same manufacturer (Michigan Maple Block) two years ago and it is pretty incredible. We seal it occasionally with Boos bee wax (if it's really dry) and Boos block oil (more often, after cleaning). We use it to chop things on everyday while cooking at home an it has held up incredibly well. We have a full set of Cutco knives that are sharpened often and there's no real obvious marks or wear to that block. It looks great on the kitchen island, which is a good thing, since it's too heavy to put away everytime you're not using it. Very much BIFL!
http://www.amazon.com/Maple-End-Grain-Chopping-Block/dp/B00009OWEE/ref=lp_5386164011_1_1?srs=5386164011&ie=UTF8&qid=1452193612&sr=8-1

Nice cutting board $100

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