Inch thick end grain cutting boards are a light weight cutting surface that easily moves around the kitchen. End grain boards are more than just a decorative cutting surface. The vertical grain of the wood creates a forgiving cutting surface, which helps to hide knife marks and prolong the edge of your kitchen knives. This cutting board can be a beautiful and functional addition to your kitchen. End grain boards can be made in a variety of patterns with different materials. The ones featured here are solid hard maple.