Composition Board #428 – Ambrosia Maple Demi-Cleaver Kitchen Board

A kitchen board shaped like the tool that inspired it.

Composition Board #428 brings together Ambrosia Maple, Peruvian Walnut, White Oak, and a thin strip of Bocote in a distinctive demi-cleaver shape.

The Ambrosia Maple brings natural streaking and variation to the composition, while White Oak adds a lighter companion wood and Peruvian Walnut introduces a much deeper tone. Then there's the Bocote—a very thin strip, but one with enough presence to create a precise accent through the design.

Frank could have put this combination into a rectangle.

Instead, he gave it the silhouette of a demi-cleaver, turning the outline of the board into as much a part of the composition as the woods themselves.

At 16" x 9.5", #428 gives you a practical kitchen surface for everyday prep, slicing, bread, cheese, or serving while still being a board with enough personality to leave out when the work is done.

Board Details

• Board: Composition #428
• Woods: Ambrosia Maple, Peruvian Walnut, White Oak & Bocote
• Dimensions: 16" x 9.5" x .75"
• Weight: 1.8 lbs.
• Style: Composition kitchen board
• Shape: Demi-cleaver
• Design: Multi-wood composition with a thin Bocote accent
• Use: Kitchen prep, slicing, bread, cheese, and serving
• Character: Natural Ambrosia Maple variation contrasted with light and dark woods and a fine Bocote detail

What Makes This Board Different

The smallest piece of wood can still change the whole composition.

Here, Ambrosia Maple, White Oak, and Peruvian Walnut establish the larger areas of color and grain. Then Frank added a thin line of Bocote—not enough to dominate the board, but enough to make you notice it.

That's part of what makes these compositions interesting. Every species doesn't have to occupy equal space to have a purpose.

And then there's the shape.

The woods create the composition inside the board. The demi-cleaver silhouette creates it from the outside.

It's a kitchen board that doesn't look like every other kitchen board.

Made to be used. Made to be seen. Made with the wood as the starting point.

Care

Hand wash only with mild soap and warm water. Do not soak or place in the dishwasher. Dry promptly and allow the board to dry completely before storing. Periodic conditioning with a food-safe board oil will help maintain the wood.