Our ash wood chopping board takes pride of place in our Prevalence and Privy Collection. Both add a classic touch and are visually pleasing to the eye. This makes this particular piece a must-have piece for your home. Whether it’s to be used in the kitchen for culinary prep or as a decorative feature within your home, the ash wood chopping board will accomplish your desire. With two different sizes of our handmade chopping boards within this collection, you can choose which will be better suited for your needs.

Ash Wood and Where It Comes From

Ash wood is native to America but can also be found in Africa, Asia and Europe. It is quite an underestimated type of wood and can sometimes be compared to oak, although it is strong, dense and lighter in tone. Also, the ash wood tree is the third most popular tree in Britain which was quite a surprise to me. I feel understanding where the material comes from is very important within my practice.

Why Gem Loves the American Ash Wood

When it comes to choosing my desired wood, American ash wood always comes up trumps. I like to keep the design simple in a rectangular shape due to the contrasting natural grain within the wood. By opting to stick with a simple design, as opposed to my beloved organic pebble-like shape, it allows the wood to do the talking. Each handmade chopping board has been finished with a bevelled edge to show off the end grain – which is to die for. When carving and sanding this particular wood it gives off the most wonderful scent which makes it an absolute joy to machine and fills the workshop with an amazing aroma. White ash wood has a Janka Rating (rating of strength in wood) of 1320lbf (5872 N) which means it is hardy which is what you would want from a handmade chopping board.

The Culinary Aspect of the Ash Wood Chopping Board

The ash wood chopping board has quite a few characteristics which make it the perfect all-rounder. Not only is the wood visually captivating, but it also has great elasticity and abrasion resistance. This means your knife blade will have a minimal effect on the surface, which means it will not need to be maintained or re-oiled for quite some time. Its fine pore structure and straight grain make our ash wood chopping board incredibly easy to clean, it’s hard-wearing and will last the test of time.

Ash Wood Chopping Board Home Decor Ideas

If like myself, you fully appreciate the natural beauty of the wood grain and choose to utilise your handmade chopping board as a feature in your home decor, why not? You can quite easily use The Wooden Gem chopping boards beautifully within your home decor. Why not add your ash wood chopping board to a small and subtle vignette in your cosy home with the chopping board as your base? Or even use it as a side table accompaniment, teamed with our beautiful brand-new tealight holders. The ash wood chopping board lends itself perfectly to be used as a part of the dining table centrepiece accompanied by a blousy floral arrangement.

The Perfect Handmade Gift

Our incredibly tactile handmade chopping boards make the perfect gift for any occasion. A gift can signify a milestone in life and be treasured for years to come. In the case of The Wooden Gem – because of the love and attention to detail, this handmade chopping board can be used countless times. It is a gift that keeps giving. If you require more information on our Ash Wood chopping boards get in touch with The Wooden Gem today!