At Green Mountain Cutting Boards, we stand by the exceptional quality of our handmade maple face grain cutting board. Our cutting board is not just a visually striking masterpiece but also a durable and reliable option for daily use. We are committed to delivering superior quality products, ensuring our customers of long-lasting satisfaction and reliability. What is Purple Heart? During the selection of the wood for our boards, we chose to incorporate a stripe of Purple Heart in this board. Purple Heart is a rare and highly durable type of wood that grows in parts of Central America. The addition of this unique wood makes the board stand out and adds to its visual appeal. Creating a face grain Cutting Board: To create a face grain cutting board, dense hardwood like walnut or maple is carefully chosen, and the wood pieces are cut and glued together, ensuring that they are precisely aligned to form a unique pattern. The board is then meticulously sanded and polished to ensure a smooth and even surface. It is then treated with food-safe mineral oil and wax, making it a safe option for food preparation. Since each board is made by hand, the maker pays attention to every detail, ensuring that the alignment of the wood pieces is perfect, and the surface is flawlessly smooth. This will make a great addition to any kitchen or cooking area. (Disclaimer, Although we do everything we can to create quality products, it is important to know that we use completely natural wood so we are unable to control things like grain patterns, knots, markings or wood coloration.)