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John Boos Cutting Board
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John Boos Cutting Board

by John Boos

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Hardwood butcher blocks and cutting boards made by John Boos & Co. in Effingham, Illinois since 1887, in edge-grain and end-grain maple, walnut, and cherry.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A Boos chopping block is the anchor of the 'hardworking prep station' redditors recommend building around — thick solid hardwood that can be sanded and re-oiled indefinitely instead of replaced.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as July 2025

  1. 9
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    Maybe Boos maple chopping board

  2. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I’d add to your list: Good Japanese chef’s knife, a Boos chopping block and vintage Pyrex prep bowls for a hardworking prep station.

wood butcher-block made-in-usa prep

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