I am impressed with this cutting board!   It's just what I needed to replace a well used cutting board that I resisted getting rid of for many, many years.   I was holding on to that old cutting board because I was fairly certain I wouldn't be able to find any similar or comparable cutting board to replace it.    I have many cutting boards that have not survived scrutiny.   *** THIS BOOSBLOCK is AMAZING!!! ***    It's durable,  a great weight and it doesn't show cutmarks in the wood are minimized,  do not show much.    IT's easy to clean,  and it's impressive in how it stands up to the work I use it for.   I often slide a flat oval plate under the cutting board to catch the fruits & veggies I'm chopping or dicing.    After getting this cutting board,  my knife skills have increased noticeably ... probably because I enjoy cooking more,  it makes prep work a breeze & it's clean up is a breeze!   I would recommend this to friends and family without hesitation!