I opened the box to check the engraving before wrapping it for my husband. Ended up sending my sister three photos. Our last name on the walnut makes it feel like something I actually chose for him.
Emily CarterCharlotte, NC
4.9 out of 5based on verified reviews
Harrow & Sons
The Harrow & Sons Board
Solid American black walnut β the hardest, most prized hardwood for a board β cut end grain, the way master butchers' blocks have always been made. Built to be the last board in your kitchen.
2YEARS
Two-year guarantee on every board.Solid walnut, cut and finished to last. If anything is ever wrong with your board, we replace it.
- American black walnut, the finest hardwood for a board.
- End grain: gentle on knives, no scars, stays flat.
- One board for life. Lives on the counter.
- Finished and conditioned.
Details
American black walnut, end grain, 1" thick. Juice groove on the working side; the other side is left clean for serving and carries the name.
13 Γ 9 in, about 5.5 lb Β· 16 Γ 12 in, about 9 lb. Both fit a standard kitchen sink.
Care in one minute
Rinse, wipe, stand on its edge. Once a month, a thin coat of food-grade mineral oil. Never the dishwasher.
Engraving
Up to 24 characters in English script, burned into the serving side. The working side stays clean, so the knife never touches the name. We email a proof before engraving.
Shipping and guarantee
Finished and engraved to order: 3β4 weeks from order to door, tracked. Order by November 25 for Christmas.
Two-year guarantee on every board.
Chef's recommendation
Black walnut is the most expensive hardwood a boardmaker can choose, and the one the best chefs choose anyway. Cut end grain, it stays flat, keeps a knife sharp and outlasts everything else in the kitchen. Put a family name on it and it stops being kitchenware: it becomes the thing that gets passed down.
Claire BennettExecutive chef
$189.00Engraving included Β· 2-year guarantee
Story behind H&S
Three brothers. One board. Our father's rules.
Our father cut boards for people who cooked for a living. He never advertised. Butchers and cooks found him the way they find a good knife sharpener: someone they trusted told them.
He had three rules, and we grew up hearing them at dinner. Harrow & Sons is the three of us keeping those rules, for kitchens that aren't restaurants. The board is his. The guarantee is ours.
A board you replace every two years isn't a tool. It's a subscription.
β George Β· Harrow & Sons
End grain, alwaysNothing else stays flat or spares the knife.
One wood, chosen for the jobAmerican black walnut. Not a catalogue of options.
If it comes back, don't argueHand the man a new one. That rule became our guarantee.
Compare
What $189 buys here, and what it buys elsewhere.
Same job, four ways to pay for it.
| Harrow & Sons | Big-brand walnut block | Etsy maker | $20 bamboo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | End grain | End grain | Varies | Glued strips |
| Wood | American black walnut | Walnut | Varies | Bamboo |
| Guarantee | 2 years, every board | 1 year, with conditions | None stated | None |
| Your name on it | Included | No | Extra | No |
| Price | $189 | $542 | $165β300 | $20, every 2 years |
Reviews
On the counter, in real kitchens
Questions
Before you order
Will it warp or crack?
End grain is the construction least likely to move, and the board is finished and conditioned before it ships. If it ever cracks, splits or warps within two years, we replace it.
Is it heavy? Will it fit my sink?
The 13 Γ 9 board is about 5.5 lb and fits any standard kitchen sink. The 16 Γ 12 is about 9 lb and fits most. Both have finger grips on the ends.
How much care does it need?
Rinse, wipe, stand it on its edge. Once a month, a thin coat of food-grade mineral oil. Never the dishwasher. One minute, that's all.
Where is the name engraved? Do I cut on it?
On the serving side. The working side with the juice groove stays clean, so the knife never touches the name. Up to 24 characters in English script. We email a proof before engraving.
When will it arrive? Will it make Christmas?
Each board is finished and engraved to order: 3β4 weeks from order to door, tracked. Order by November 25 for Christmas. If we're cutting it close, we send a card you can wrap and the board follows.
What if I change my mind?
An unengraved board can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Engraved boards are made for you, so they can't be returned, but the two-year guarantee covers them in full.