John Boos & Co. is the number one supplier of butcher blocks, countertops and cutting boards to restaurants and butchers. They are used in some of the finest restaurants in the country, by professional and celebrity chefs, at the White House, and have been awarded the Gold Medal Award by Chefs of America. John Boos cutting surfaces offer superb quality and remarkable beauty. Designed to satisfy the exacting standards of professional chefs, the stunning 18" Round Maple Chopping Block has a gorgeous checkerboard pattern. The 3" thick board features hard maple End Grain construction that resists nicks and gouges and absorbs the impact from blades, enabling your knife to hold its edge longer. With a natural oil finish and FDA approval, this board is a must for the professional or discerning home chef. Perfect for the commercial or residential kitchen, it works beautifully for any chopping task. John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, Illinois. They have been in business continuously since 1887. Non-reversible. Dimensions: 18" diameter x 3" thick