Received this beautiful piece of kitchen equipment, and it is beyond what I imagined. The quality of the wood is exquisite, and it is able to withstand quite a bit of cutting before any marks show. It cleaned with a simple cloth and water, after giving it the initial treatment. The maintenance kit gives you a goodly amount of liquids to maintain. 
One note:  There should be a little more information about pre-treating the block before the first use. Large letters would help.