{"product_id":"purple-heart-cutting-board","title":"Purple Heart Wood Cutting Board — Single-Slab, MCT Oil \u0026 Beeswax Finish, No Glue, No Chemicals","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just a cutting board. It's a conversation piece that happens to be one of the hardest, most durable food surfaces you can own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne solid slab of Purple Heart hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e — no glue, no joints, no laminations. One continuous piece of Peltogyne, edge to edge. No hidden chemicals near your food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Organic MCT Oil \u0026amp; Beeswax Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-finished with organic MCT oil and pure beeswax. Zero petroleum byproducts, zero mineral oil ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnfinished Available Upon Request\u003c\/strong\u003e — If you prefer a board without any finish (raw wood), send us a message with your order.\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\"). Built to withstand decades of daily use and refinishable many times over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⏱ Made to Order — Please Allow ~1 Week for Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery board is individually milled, sanded, and finished by hand in my shop in Utah. I don't keep pre-made stock sitting around — your board is made for you when you order it. Please allow approximately one week for processing before shipping. Worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurple Heart (Peltogyne) comes from the tropical forests of Central and South America — primarily Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Colombia. When you first cut it, the heartwood is actually a dull grayish-brown. Then it oxidizes. Within hours, it transforms into that deep, vivid violet that no stain or dye could ever replicate. This color is entirely natural — it's the wood's own chemistry reacting with air and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a Janka hardness rating of approximately 2,520 lbf, Purple Heart is nearly twice as hard as white oak and significantly harder than hard maple. That extreme density means this board resists knife marks, won't gouge easily, and holds up under serious daily use. It's the kind of wood that gets better with age — developing a deeper, richer purple-brown patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy single-slab matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost boards are glued-up pieces bonded with adhesives. Over time, those glue joints can shed into your food, trap bacteria, absorb moisture, and warp. This board is cut from one continuous piece of premium Purple Heart hardwood — no adhesives, no joints, no seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's a showpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'll be honest — most people who buy this board end up using it as a serving board and charcuterie display because it's too beautiful to hide in a drawer. The deep purple grain against aged cheeses, fresh bread, and cured meats is genuinely stunning. But it's absolutely built to be used daily. That's the whole point — something this beautiful should also be this functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalloped Charcuterie Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scalloped charcuterie board features hand-cut wavy edges in solid Purple Heart. Same wood, same finish, same craftsmanship. Designed to turn any charcuterie spread into a centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI mill these from the Purple Heart stock I have on hand. The large board is 12\"×17\" in spirit — the length is consistently 17\", and the width is always a minimum of 11\" (usually 12\"+, depending on what the slab gives me). Thickness from 4\/4 stock typically finishes at 15\/16\". Every board is unique because every slab is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash by hand, dry immediately, apply food-grade beeswax or Organic MCT oil every few months. Develops a beautiful patina with use and can be sanded and re-oiled indefinitely (never use mineral oil or rancid cooking oils).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Small (6\"×8\") — $80\u003cbr\u003e• Medium (10\"×12\") — $120\u003cbr\u003e• Large (~12\"×17\"×1\") — $160\u003cbr\u003e• Scalloped Charcuterie (~19\"×11-12\"×1\") — $210 — two-piece set with hand-cut scalloped display panel\u003cbr\u003e• Bundle (Medium + Large) — $252 (save $28 — 10% off)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurple Heart FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Purple Heart food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Purple Heart (Peltogyne) is classified as a sensitizer, meaning its sawdust can irritate skin and airways during milling. As a finished, sealed board it is inert and widely used for food surfaces. Ours is finished only with organic MCT oil and beeswax — no mineral oil, no lacquer, no dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the color fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshly milled Purple Heart oxidizes to vivid violet within hours, then slowly matures toward a deep brownish-purple with light exposure over months and years. Keeping it out of direct sun slows this. It never turns gray or dull indoors; it darkens. We tell you this because most listings don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard on knives?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's harder than our Sapele board (Janka ~2,520 lbf vs ~1,410 lbf). That means it shrugs off scratches and gouges, and it will take a little more off a fine edge than Sapele will. If you want the gentlest surface for daily chopping, choose Sapele. If you want the surface that stays flawless and turns heads on the table, choose Purple Heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small 6x8 for bar and cheese, Medium 10x12 for daily prep, Large 12x17 for the main board, Scalloped 19x12 for serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Chef","offers":[{"title":"Large - 12x17","offer_id":51202354839799,"sku":"TWC-CB-PH-LG","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small - 6x8","offer_id":51202354774263,"sku":"TWC-CB-PH-SM","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - 10x12","offer_id":51202354807031,"sku":"TWC-CB-PH-MD","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scalloped Charcuterie - 19x12","offer_id":51202354872567,"sku":"TWC-CB-PH-SC","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle - Medium + Large (save 10%)","offer_id":51202354905335,"sku":"TWC-CB-PH-BDL","price":252.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/2792\/6775\/files\/ph_hero_honey_v4_1790124280070.jpg?v=1790125296","url":"https:\/\/thewoodchef.com\/products\/purple-heart-cutting-board","provider":"The Wood Chef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}