{"product_id":"padauk-wood-cutting-board-single-slab-mct-oil-beeswax-finish-no-glue-no-chemicals","title":"Padauk Wood Cutting Board — Single-Slab, MCT Oil \u0026 Beeswax Finish, No Glue, No Chemicals","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the boldest board in the kitchen: a solid slab of African padauk, bright flame orange when it arrives and deepening into a rich, vivid red as it ages. No glue, no seams, no chemicals - just one piece of exotic hardwood finished with organic MCT oil and beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne solid slab of African padauk\u003c\/strong\u003e - no glue, no joints, no laminations. One continuous piece of Pterocarpus soyauxii, edge to edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic MCT oil \u0026amp; beeswax finish\u003c\/strong\u003e - hand-finished with organic MCT oil and pure beeswax. Never mineral oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard and knife-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e - Janka ~1,725 lbf: harder than maple and oak, gentler on edges than Purple Heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e~1 inch thick\u003c\/strong\u003e - milled from 4\/4 stock (typically finishes around 15\/16\"). Can be sanded and refinished for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnfinished available on request\u003c\/strong\u003e - prefer raw wood? Send a note with your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order - please allow ~1 week for processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery board is milled, sanded and finished by hand in my shop in Utah when you order it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfrican padauk grows in the tropical forests of West and Central Africa - primarily Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria and the Congo basin. Freshly milled, the heartwood is a vivid orange. With air and light it gradually deepens into a rich, vivid red, so every board develops its own shade. The color is 100% natural - no stain, no dye. Padauk is also naturally resistant to rot and decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy single-slab matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlued-up boards have seams that can trap moisture and bacteria and eventually split. This board is one continuous piece of padauk - no adhesives, no joints, nothing between the wood and your food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped charcuterie board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scalloped board has hand-cut wavy edges in solid padauk - same wood, same finish, made for serving cheese, charcuterie and bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall (6\" × 8\") - $85\u003cbr\u003e\nMedium (10\" × 12\") - $130\u003cbr\u003e\nLarge (~12\" × 17\" × 1\") - $170\u003cbr\u003e\nScalloped Charcuterie (~19\" × 12\" × 1\") - $220\u003cbr\u003e\nBundle (Medium + Large, save $30) - $270\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash, dry right away, and re-oil every few months with organic MCT oil or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-mct-oil-beeswax-board-butter-wood-conditioner\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic MCT \u0026amp; Beeswax Board Butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Never mineral oil or cooking oils that go rancid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePadauk Cutting Board FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs padauk food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Padauk is a traditional food-contact wood. Its sawdust can irritate during milling, but a finished board is inert and safe. Ours is finished only with organic MCT oil and beeswax - no lacquer, no dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the color change?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes - beautifully. Padauk starts bright orange and deepens into a vivid red over time. If you ever want the brighter orange back, a light sanding and a fresh coat of oil restores it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Sapele and Purple Heart?\u003c\/strong\u003e Padauk (~1,725 lbf) sits between Sapele (~1,410 lbf) and Purple Heart (~2,520 lbf) in hardness - tougher than Sapele, easier on knives than Purple Heart, and the most colorful of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small for snacks and cheese, Medium for daily prep, Large as your main board, Scalloped for serving and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Chef","offers":[{"title":"Large - 12x17","offer_id":51242517135607,"sku":"TWC-CB-PD-LG","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small - 6x8","offer_id":51242517168375,"sku":"TWC-CB-PD-SM","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - 10x12","offer_id":51242517201143,"sku":"TWC-CB-PD-MD","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scalloped Charcuterie - 19x12","offer_id":51242517233911,"sku":"TWC-CB-PD-SC","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle - Medium + Large (save 10%)","offer_id":51242517266679,"sku":"TWC-CB-PD-BDL","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2792\/6775\/files\/padauk-cutting-board-halved-blood-orange-marble-counter.jpg?v=1791578504","url":"https:\/\/thewoodchef.com\/products\/padauk-wood-cutting-board-single-slab-mct-oil-beeswax-finish-no-glue-no-chemicals","provider":"The Wood Chef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}