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Sapele End Grain Chopping Board, Butcher Block, Island

An exotic hardwood similar in strength to white oak, sapele is stronger than its visual cousin mahogany due to an intriguing interlocking grain, making it a fine choice for end grain food preparation surface. It does present a slightly difficult surface to finish, but then again some character is part of any functional wood surface's charm. Non-scarring, self-healing and most gentle on your good knives, only end grain constitutes a genuine chopping block.

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Matt Christie

Matt Christie

Green River Woods, Inc.

Asheville, NC
Member since: 2012
4.9
20 Maker Reviews
  • Long-time member

    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

I specialize in custom furniture from salvaged trees, unique and heirloom quality end grain surfaces, butcher blocks, tables, and islands all sizes.

We work with responsible local arborists and sawyers to perform the modern art of urban wood salvage around the greater Asheville area, preserving large trees of a wide variety of species in beautiful slab form that would otherwise be ground up at the mulch yard and turning them into custom-designed furniture and–for lack of a more humble word–art.

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    Jennifer Hankinson

    For Oak End Grain Chopping Board, Butcher Block, Island
    5.0

    The cutting board turned out beautifully! I really appreciate the Bee oil too. Thank you so much for being willing to take my request and ship to arrive for Christmas :)

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    Christine McLennan

    For Ambrosia Maple End Grain Chopping Board, Butcher Block, Island
    5.0

    I worked with Matt Christie on my project. Matt listened carefully to what I had in mind and offered very useful professional advice. Matt’s expert craftsmanship and attention to detail was evident in the excellent end product. Matt was very easy to communicate with and prompt with his email responses. I received my completed project ahead of schedule and am delighted with it. Definitely good value for money.

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    Ilene Haber

    For Oak End Grain Chopping Board, Butcher Block, Island
    5.0

    Just recieved my cutting board from Matt. I am thrilled. His recommendations were wonderful - all of which I took have resulted in a work of art. His communication was fantastic and he answered every question very quickly. I am going to love using this cutting board every day and know I will pass it down within my family. Thank you so much Matt.

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    Brian Obro

    For Cutting board
    4.3

    Awesome. Right on time. Excellent quality. I'd do it again

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    Aaron Wippold

    For Ambrosia Maple End Grain Chopping Board, Butcher Block, Island
    5.0

    Incredible result with masterful craftsmanship. Absolutely recommend doing business with them!

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