Beech wood butcher block 40x40 cm
40 x 40 x 6 cm · solid beech · handmade in Friesland
“Hele mooie en functionele plank! Is echt een eye-catcher in onze keuken!”
- 6 cm of solid beech: stays flat and rock steady
- Kind to your knives
- Made by hand in Friesland
Extra thick beech wood that remains stable, even with heavy chopping.
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Locally Made certified
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About this product
This TheWootz luxury butcher block is made from beech wood and designed for intensive use. Its extra thick size ensures stability and safety, even with heavier cutting tasks. Beech wood is hard, wear-resistant, and gentle on your knives. Ideal for those who cook frequently and value quality.
The butcher block is handmade in the Netherlands and consists of carefully glued wooden sections. This provides extra strength and a long lifespan. The large surface gives you ample space for meat, vegetables, and herbs, without the block shifting during use.
Why this butcher block?
• Solid beech wood, strong and durable
• Extra thick for maximum stability
• Suitable for intensive cutting and chopping
• Gentle on your knives
• Handmade in the Netherlands
Outdoor atmosphere photos taken by @doortjeskeuken
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Specifications
Care
20 ml board oil twice a month. Five minutes' work.
How to care for your board →Everything you want to know.
How big and how heavy is the butcher block?
40 x 40 cm and 6 cm thick, made of solid beech. It weighs about 7.1 kg, so it does not move while you chop.
Can I chop through bone on the butcher block?
Yes. The butcher block is made for heavy chopping: with 6 cm of solid beech it sits steady and stays flat, even when you chop on bone.
Is the butcher block made from one piece of wood?
No. It is built from carefully glued pieces of beech. That makes it extra sturdy and gives it a long life.
Does the butcher block have a juice groove?
No. The whole 40 x 40 cm surface is workspace, enough for meat, vegetables and herbs at the same time.
What is the difference with the cutting board?
The cutting board is 45 x 36 cm and 3 cm thick, for everyday cutting. The butcher block is twice as thick and almost twice as heavy, for heavy chopping and large pieces of meat.
What comes with the version with care set?
TheWootz board oil made of 100% grapeseed oil, a microfibre cloth and beeswax. Everything to look after the butcher block properly from day one.
What should I do when the butcher block arrives?
First give it a generous coat of board oil and let it soak in overnight. After that, oil it twice a month with about 20 ml and let the oil soak in for 4 hours.
How do I care for my wooden cutting board?
After use, wash it briefly with warm water and a little washing-up liquid, dry it straight away and leave it to dry upright. Twice a month, give it 20 ml of TheWootz board oil: rub it in thinly with a cloth and let it soak in, five minutes' work. If the wood feels dry or turns dull, do it a little more often. A thin layer of beeswax afterwards seals the wood further. Never in the dishwasher and never left to soak.
Read the care guide →How quickly is my order delivered?
If you order before 3 pm on a weekday, your order goes out in the post the same day. In the Netherlands and Belgium you usually have it within 1 to 2 working days. If you order later or at the weekend, we send it on the next working day.
What does shipping cost?
Shipping to the Netherlands and Belgium is free from 25 euros. If you order for less, you pay 2,99 euros shipping. A board costs more than 25 euros, so we always ship it free of charge.
Can I return my order?
Yes, you have 14 days to change your mind from the day you receive your order. Let us know, send the product back unused and undamaged in its original packaging, and you get your money back. The cost of returning it is yours.
Why this board
Made in a training workshop
Every board is made and engraved by hand in Friesland, by people who are learning a trade there.
Solid beech
No veneer or chipboard. Sturdy on the worktop and kind to your knives.
Lasts for years
20 ml of oil twice a month. Sand away a scratch and then oil again.
Care in 3 steps
- On arrival: a generous layer of oil, left to soak in overnight.
- After every use: wash by hand with warm water and a little washing-up liquid, dry immediately and leave to dry upright.
- Twice a month: 20 ml oil, leave to soak in for 4 hours.
A really beautiful and practical board
A really beautiful and practical board! It's a real eye-catcher in our kitchen! A lovely board to prepare good food on!
Suzanne, via Trustpilot, 2025Read on Trustpilot →Top quality
Fast delivery, top products of exceptional quality with a lovely social story!!! Really beautiful material
Michiel, via Trustpilot, 2026Read on Trustpilot →Great
Great! Beautiful board, excellent customer service!
Frank, via Trustpilot, 2026Read on Trustpilot →A selection of our reviews on Trustpilot. You can read all reviews, including the less positive ones, on Trustpilot. How our reviews are collected
Made in a social workshop in Friesland.
There, people who struggle to find work learn a trade. No assembly line, but one craftsman per board. Small variations in the grain are part of it: every board is literally unique.
- 100%handmade in the Netherlands
- 4+craftspeople working on the boards
- Frieslandwhere the boards are made and engraved
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