A hickory edge grain cutting board made from calico hickory, with dramatic color variation, a classic profile, and optional details like juice grooves, feet, and personalization. Available in set sizes and finished for daily prep, serving, and general kitchen use.
The Traditional is a classic edge-grain calico hickory cutting board designed for daily prep, slicing, serving, and general kitchen use. Each board features clean lines, balanced proportions, and carefully finished hardwood surfaces with bold natural contrast. It is a strong choice for home cooks, entertainers, and anyone looking for a hickory cutting board with a practical everyday profile and a more dramatic hardwood appearance.The Traditional Calico Hickory Edge-Grain Cutting Board
Edge-grain construction uses the long grain of the wood as the cutting surface, creating a clean linear appearance and a durable board for regular kitchen use. This construction style is well suited for daily prep, slicing, serving, and general cutting tasks. The grain pattern gives each board a natural hardwood character, with variation from piece to piece.Edge-Grain Construction
Calico hickory is known for its dramatic color variation, strong grain contrast, and natural character. Each calico hickory Traditional board may include light and dark tones, bold grain movement, mineral marks, and individual variation from piece to piece. This species is a strong choice when the board is intended to have a more active, material-forward presence.Calico Hickory Hardwood
The Traditional is offered in set sizes with optional details to suit how you plan to use or gift the board. Available options may include a juice groove, feet, monogramming, logo engraving, petroleum-free butcher block oil, and oil-and-conditioner care kits. These options allow the board to be customized for daily prep, serving, counter display, gifting, or general kitchen use.Available Options
Use The Traditional for daily prep, slicing, serving, and general kitchen tasks. Wash by hand only, dry promptly, and avoid soaking or dishwashers. Recondition the board as needed with food-safe butcher block oil or conditioner to help preserve the wood and maintain its finish.Use & Care
Because hardwood is a natural material, variations in color, grain, figure, mineral marks, and edge-grain pattern are expected. These natural differences are part of the character of each edge grain calico hickory cutting board and may vary from the photos shown.Please Note
Select a finish based on how the surface will be used and maintained over time.
Best for: Frequent chopping
Maintenance: Frequent, easy
Feel: Soft, natural matte
Repairability: Excellent
Best for: Infrequent chopping
Maintenance: Periodic, more involved
Feel: Satin, warmer tone
Repairability: Good
Best for: General use surfaces
Maintenance: Low
Feel: Matte, raw wood appearance
Repairability: Localized repairs possible
Best for: High moisture / heavy use
Maintenance: Minimal
Feel: Sealed, protected surface
Repairability: Not spot-repairable
Use this guide to compare available edge profiles. Final shaping may vary slightly based on thickness and project requirements.
Drawings are shown on 1 ½” thick material for reference. Profiles may appear slightly different on thicker pieces.
These profiles require additional shaping and may affect final pricing.
These profiles require additional shaping and may affect final pricing.
We can create many custom profiles beyond the options shown here. Some can be made with existing tooling, while others may require custom tooling, additional design time, and added cost. Contact us before ordering if you have a specific profile in mind.
