John Boos Platinum Commercial Series Maple Wood Cutting Boards are designed for foodservice professionals, restaurants, catering services, food trucks and cooking enthusiasts alike. Handcrafted from sustainably sourced Norther Hard Rock Maple, these cutting boards are premium foodservice quality and are NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified for any commercial foodservice establishment. The 1-3/4" thickness provides a sturdy cutting surface for chopping, prepping and slicing while keeping your gourmet knives sharp and damage-free. The recessed finger grips give you the flexibility for easy handling and the reversible design provides you with two cutting surfaces. Don’t let this board’s good looks fool you- all John Boos Boards and Boos Blocks have been designed for durability and are favored by professional chefs. Since 1887, every genuine John Boos cutting board and butcher block has been proudly made in Effingham, Illinois by skilled craftspeople using time honored techniques. Today, USA made John Boos boards and blocks are used and loved in commercial and home kitchens worldwide. Often imitated, John Boos is internationally known for crafting American hardwoods into products of beauty, durability and function. Simple board care can ensure this heirloom, handcrafted board is a favorite in your kitchen for years to come. Every John Boos Board and Block comes with a food safe natural oil finish that helps protect the wood during transit. Once a month, apply an even coat of John Boos Mystery Oil (NSF approved, sold separately), and allow it to soak in overnight. Repeat this process more often when the board is brand new and “thirsty,” or if you live in a dry, arid climate. John Boos recommends applying John Boos Board Cream (also sold separately) to seal the top of the wood surface after applying the Mystery Oil. A few quick minutes of regular oil application will ensure your new board is properly seasoned, and ready for work! After use, wash board with warm, soapy water (all wooden cutting boards are not dishwasher safe and should not be soaked in water)..