John Boos Boos Block RA-Board Series Large Reversible Wood Cutting Board, 20" x 15" x 2 1/4", Maple

I recently purchased the Boos 15"x20" x 2 1/4" x maple cutting board as a supplement to my Boos 12" x 12" x 1.5" board. The first thing to keep in mind is that you need to oil your board heavily when you first receive it with either food grade mineral oil or Boos Mystery oil (a mineral oil cocktail). Oil it until it stops absorbing oil, then apply the Boos board cream to all surfaces and allow to cure overnight. Wipe off all excess residue and your board will be ready to use, just reapply oil and/or cream as needed.I nearly purchased a 12" x 18" x 2.25" Boos end grain black walnut board through a chef's supply vendor but the price was a pretty bitter pill to swallow. As well, I realized that my knives have held up very well using the smaller edge grained maple board by Boos, though, I am sure that end grain boards may be easier on your knives.The 20" x 15" x 2.25" Boos cutting board is a winner on every level, it is well made, a great value and looks absolutely fantastic on the kitchen counter! Oh, it is rather hefty and not for the slight of frame. Persons of shorter stature may be better served by a thinner, lighter weight cutting board. This Boos, however, is great if you use a 10" chef's knives regularly, it just has the necessary real-estate to make food prep easier and more enjoyable.My set up includes: The aforementioned John Boos cutting boards, Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream, and Zwilling Professional S and Miyabi 600 D knives.Pros:Big beautiful slab of mapleMade in USAEasy on your knivesRock solid build qualityNSF approvedPriceCons:Big heavy slab of mapleEffectively increases countertop heightVerdict:Perfect for the amateur chefYou need one, yes, you really do!5 Stars Plus!Update 2/4/2025: I added a 15"x20"x2 3/4" Cherry Boos Block to our kitchen around 6-7 years ago. Both boards are still in excellent condition and I expect they will outlive me. Just follow their care directions, use the Boos Mystery Oil and Board Cream, the applicator is also handy and well made. As nice as the maple cutting board is, the cherry is at another level! Buy good knives, and good cutting boards to help maintain their edges and it makes prep and cooking a real pleasure!

I got the cherry 20×15. Everyone gets maple, but the cherry is a wow.No knicks, dings, knots, nothing. The cutting board arrived in perfect condition. There were these foam corner brackets that suspended the board inside the box during shipping. I was worried about dings from some of the other reviews - there were none.It comes with a little pocket of oil too. I added the oil and creme set and plan to use them monthly as suggested. The creme is extra emollient for added conditioning.The 2 1/4" thickness is so substantial. Beautiful to look at, special to use. I'm super happy with this purchase.

We had to order two of these boards. The first one arrived with 2 small nicks in the wood which were too deep to be easily sanded out. It also had two globs of glue running down an edge and one side of the board was quite rough and would have required sanding. The second one was in pristine condition when it arrived and definitely worth the money. After applying two coats of mineral oil, it is beautiful and I am glad we stuck with the product to get this one that I can be proud and happy to own.

Bought this as a birthday present for my dad. It's great! VERY large and chunky. He loves to wax it and keep it clean. Ultimately it keeps your counters from getting cut by sharp knives. As advertised its nice. Not sure if the price tag it worth it. Only you can define how much you're willing to pay for a hunk of wood.

This is a nice sturdy board, but not finished particularly well. I expected smooth, prepped surfaces protected by "Boos Block Cream With Beeswax Finish" as advertised; but surfaces are noticeably rough and wiping them down with a wet towel revealed what looked like rather dry raw unfinished wood. The board had wood fiber fuzz so it needed a bit of sanding with 320-grit sandpaper to become reasonably smooth, and then it soaked up the entire 1.5 oz packet of Boos' "mystery oil" that was provided. Now it looks and feels fine but apparently Boos cuts some corners in finishing their products.Ignoring the need to finish the board, it's very sturdy and reasonably well made (with some minor imperfections along glue lines). Also, it arrives very well packaged, unlikely to be damaged in shipping. Expensive but (probably) worth it.

This is the best cutting/chopping board that I’ve ever had. I kept seeing them on the Food Channel programs and had to buy one for myself . I bought a thick one because I’m short and this helps raise it up higher when I chop. I spent several days putting the oil on the board , then added the cream, before I used the board . I bought the Boos kit with the mystery oil , cream and applicator. It’s perfect and it’s made in the USA, can’t do any better than that.❤️

Cutting on plastic cutting board gets plastic in your food! Wood is better for your health, just make sure to maintain the cutting board with mineral oil. This cutting board is good as you know what you’re getting with this brand.

This is a high quality board made in the USA. I love that the board is totally finished except for the sealant, which they do include in the package. So, you can choose to seal the board with an alternative oil/wax, like coconut oil, if you want to.