{"product_id":"cherry-chopping-boards","title":"Raw Cherry Wood Chopping Board | Unsealed \u0026 Untreated | Axe \u0026 Co","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePure. Safe. Beautifully Crafted.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eExperience the difference of preparing your meals on 100% pure, unsealed timber. Our Raw Cherry Wood Chopping Board is handcrafted right here in New Zealand, designed not just to be a stunning centerpiece in your kitchen, but to provide the safest, most hygienic cutting surface for your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWe skip the toxic varnishes, synthetic resins, and even the mineral oils. Why? Because nature already perfected the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e🍒 The Beauty of Solid Cherry Timber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCherry wood is a premium, tight-grained hardwood that brings a touch of elegance to any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eAges Gracefully:\u003c\/b\u003e When you first receive your Cherry board, it will have a lighter, warm tone. Over time and with exposure to light, the raw wood will naturally oxidize and deepen into a stunning, rich reddish-brown hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eIncredibly Durable:\u003c\/b\u003e The tight grain makes it highly resilient against daily chopping, while still yielding just enough to keep your expensive chef's knives razor-sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🔬 The Science of Raw Wood: Why Unsealed is Safer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eYou might be wondering why our boards arrive completely bare. Recent food safety science—including studies published in the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"124\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eJournal of Food Protection\u003c\/i\u003e—shows that \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"162\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003euntreated wood naturally fights bacteria better than plastic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eNatural Bacteria Trapping:\u003c\/b\u003e Because we don't seal our boards with oils or waxes, the wood remains naturally porous. Through capillary action, the raw wood pulls moisture and surface bacteria (like \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"196\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eE. coli\u003c\/i\u003e or salmonella) deep beneath the surface where it cannot multiply and quickly dies off. Sealing the wood blocks this natural defense mechanism!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eZero Microplastics:\u003c\/b\u003e Every time you chop on a plastic board, microscopic plastic shards end up in your food. With our raw Cherry board, you guarantee that nothing but pure, natural timber touches your ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e🧽 Care Instructions: Keep It Raw, Keep It Upright\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBecause your Cherry board is a natural, breathing piece of timber, it requires a little mindful care to keep it looking perfect for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003eHand Wash Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash with hot, soapy water immediately after use. Never soak the board, and never put it in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eThe Golden Rule – Dry Upright:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"31\" data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003eAlways\u003c\/i\u003e stand your board on its edge to dry. Laying a wet board flat on your benchtop causes the top to dry faster than the bottom, which is the leading cause of warped wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003eSkip the Oil:\u003c\/b\u003e Let your board dry fully between uses and leave it unsealed so its natural antibacterial properties can continue to protect your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e🛠️ What to Do If Your Board Warps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eBecause it is natural and untreated, your board may slightly bow or \"cup\" if it absorbs moisture unevenly. Don't worry—this is easily fixable using the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"157\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eWater \u0026amp; Weight Method\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-path-to-node=\"18\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003eIdentify the \"concave\" (shrunken\/bowed inward) side and lightly dampen it with a wet cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003eLay the board flat on your counter with the bulging (convex) side facing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003ePlace a heavy, flat object (like a heavy pan or stack of books) on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003eLeave it for 24–48 hours. As the moisture equalizes, the board will press perfectly flat again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e📏 Product Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003eTimber:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Solid New Zealand-sourced Cherry Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely raw, unsealed, and untreated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"20,3,0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Handcrafted to order at Axe \u0026amp; Co HQ, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e We strive to supply a 'standard' size which we deem optimal for a multipurpose chopping board. Boards will be within our tolerances to the specified dimensions listed. Any boards produced that are outside this tolerance will be listed separately with alternate sizing specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although we strive to produce our boards as naturally as possible, some boards may include a very small amount of food safe, water resistant glue. This is only used when necessary to stabilize any small cracks or imperfections that may have occurred in the timber, during the initial drying and preparation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Axe \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Cherry Standard","offer_id":42682460110946,"sku":"63","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cherry #1 (355x210x18mm)","offer_id":42682460143714,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/6212\/3874\/files\/Cherry_2_-_1.png?v=1775426253","url":"https:\/\/axeandco.nz\/products\/cherry-chopping-boards","provider":"Axe \u0026 Co Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}