October 10, 2025
Wooden cutting boards don’t just look better, they work better too. A solid hardwood board stays in perfect condition after years of daily use. And the difference isn’t just about the longevity. Wood stays cleaner and protects your knives better than any plastic surface can. And when you care for it properly, it just keeps getting stronger.
Plastic boards may seem like an easy pick — lightweight, colorful, cheap. But knife cuts quickly turn them into bacterial traps. Research from the University of Wisconsin found that bacteria on wood die within minutes, while plastic boards often retain and spread them.
Wood draws bacteria inward, starving them of oxygen, then seals itself naturally. With every oiling, the surface closes micro-cuts and renews its texture. Plastic, on the other hand, just keeps wearing down.
That’s why our butcher block cutting boards in Canton are built thick and dense from walnut, maple, and cherry. They’re not just kitchen tools — they’re working surfaces designed to stay safe for years.
Every slice on a plastic board sheds invisible microplastic fragments. Studies published in Environmental Science & Technology (2024) found that polyethylene and polypropylene boards release thousands of tiny particles per meal prep, particles that can cling to food. It increases the risk of harmful microplastic ingestion that may cause digestive inflammation, hormonal disruption, reproductive issues, and a higher risk of certain cancers.
Our exotic woods cutting boards in Holly Springs avoid that entirely. Each one is handmade from responsibly sourced hardwoods such as walnut, bloodwood, padauk, or maple, that never leave residue behind. When you cook on real wood, you’re keeping both your food and the environment cleaner.
The secret to a board that lasts decades is consistent care. Here’s what we recommend to every customer:
When a board shows deep cuts, we simply resurface it. A few minutes of sanding bring it back to life. Plastic can’t do that. We’ve reconditioned five-year-old Coonhound boards from customers that looked almost brand new after a light refinish. The same attention to detail goes into our custom farmhouse decor trays in Forsyth County, built to age gracefully, not wear out.
Plastic boards dull your knives, trap bacteria, and eventually crumble into microplastic waste. They’re disposable by design.
Wood’s story is different. Each sanding, oiling, and washing only strengthens it. The fibers tighten, the surface smooths, and the color deepens with time.
We’ve seen boards return from daily family kitchens five years later — rich in patina, solid in feel, still ready for service. That’s what real materials do. Good craftsmanship doesn’t wear out; it wears in.
Every Coonhound board is cut, sanded, and finished by hand in our Georgia workshop. We use responsibly sourced hardwoods, not composites or coatings. Nothing leaves our bench until it’s been touched and inspected by the same expert from start to finish.
Our lineup extends beyond cutting boards. Choose from our range of collections, from personalized wooden wall art in Holly Springs to custom farmhouse decor trays in Forsyth County, and shop custom wood wall signs in Lawrenceville. Every piece carries the same precision and care.
Like Ruger, our namesake coonhound, these woodworks are sturdy, loyal, and built to work hard for years.
Get rid of those germ-collecting plastic cutting boards for something real? Buy our handcrafted exotic woods cutting boards in Holly Springs, butcher block cutting boards in Canton, or one-of-a-kind wooden creations anywhere across Georgia and throughout the USA.
Buy once. Use for years.
