{"product_id":"oregon-black-walnut-serving-board-with-curved-handle","title":"Oregon Black Walnut Serving Board with Curved Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking white streak runs through this Oregon Black Walnut board and continues right up into the curved handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle piece of Oregon Black Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this serving board doesn't rely on multiple woods for contrast. Everything happening across its surface comes from the natural variation within one piece of Walnut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe darker brown grain is interrupted by a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite streak that travels lengthwise through the board and into the handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a natural line that immediately draws your eye through the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closer and there's even more happening in the figure, including areas with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eburl-like markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that add smaller patterns and movement within the grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank shaped the top into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurved handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing that natural white streak to continue into the handle rather than cutting the most interesting part of the wood away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.75\" x 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's a long, narrow serving board well suited for cheese, bread, fruit, appetizers, or a charcuterie arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oregon Black Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.75\" x 6\" x .8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.7 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single-piece serving board\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, narrow board with curved handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cheese, bread, fruit, appetizers, charcuterie, and serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural white streak extending into the handle with burl-like markings in the figure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Board Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's all one piece of Walnut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast isn't created by joining different species together. It was already there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA white streak cuts through the darker Oregon Black Walnut and continues up into the curved handle, creating a natural feature that becomes part of the board's overall design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElsewhere, burl-like markings break up the grain with tighter areas of figure and pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank's job wasn't to add those details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was to shape the board without losing them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's especially apparent in the handle, where the curve follows the board into an area that keeps the white streak visible all the way toward the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne piece of wood. One unexpected streak. And a shape designed around what was already there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade to be used. Made to be seen. Made with the wood as the starting point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefdude Boards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606244774074,"sku":"439","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8400\/5050\/files\/SKU439front-compressed.webp?v=1788973585","url":"https:\/\/chefdudeboards.com\/products\/oregon-black-walnut-serving-board-with-curved-handle","provider":"Chefdude Boards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}