Pick the board up and notice the weight first: about 2 pounds of Western maple, solid enough to stay put while you work. Run a hand along the rounded edges, then flip it over. Both sides are ready for cutting, and a solid Black Walnut accent sets off the lighter maple.
Turn it toward the light and your team’s logo is laser-engraved at the center, with the name engraved along the side. Slice tomatoes for burgers before the first pitch. Carve a brisket after the seventh-inning stretch. Set out cheese and crackers for the neighbors who dropped by for the game.
At 12 inches square and 0.8 inch thick, it has room for a whole loaf of bread. A finish of mineral oil and natural waxes is food-grade safe and helps prevent cracking and splitting, so a hand wash and a rub of butcher block conditioner now and then is all the upkeep it asks. Keep it conditioned, and it will be ready every time the game is on.
