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Do you chop on your butcher block counters or island?

bickybee
13 years ago

Our remodel will have a prominently placed island which will be the main prep area with a prep sink. I would like to be able to chop right on the surface because I think it will look better and be more practical than having chopping boards littering the surface.

How many of you chop directly on your counter? What should I be looking for in a "butcher block" material?

I have looked at the Ikea butcher block and didn't like the shiny manufactured look of it. I want something more handsome but not thicker than 2 1/2". Can you basically chop on any hardwood? I'm willing to regularly oil and wax, if necessary, and I won't mind if it develops a patina.

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