Ebonized Ash Egg Board — Small, Medium & Large | Hand-Finished Cutting & Serving Board

The Ebonized Ash Egg Board is a sculptural cutting and serving board in solid American ash, finished through a traditional ebonizing process that reacts iron with the wood's natural tannins to produce a deep, saturated black that runs through the surface rather than sitting on top. Designed and produced in our Hudson Valley, New York studio, each board moves fluidly from kitchen prep to entertaining — a single piece that works as a cheese board, charcuterie platter, bread board, or everyday cutting surface.

Available in three sizes to fit the way you cook, serve, and entertain.

Key Features

• Material: Solid kiln-dried American ash, ebonized through iron-and-tannin reaction
• Finish: Hand-sanded and sealed with our food-safe oil and wax blend
• Design: Original egg-inspired silhouette with built-in hanging hole for vertical storage or wall display
• Thickness: 0.75" across all sizes for stable cutting and generous serving surface
• Origin: Designed and produced start-to-finish in our Hudson Valley, NY studio

Dimensions & Best Use

• Small — 16" L × 11" W × 0.75" H: Prep board, snack platter, single-serve cheese and fruit
• Medium — 18.25" L × 13.25" W × 0.75" H: Our most versatile size; daily chopping, dinner-for-two cheese and charcuterie
• Large — 22" L × 15" W × 0.75" H: Statement serving board for gatherings, holiday spreads, grazing tables, and full meal prep

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash with mild soap and warm water
• Towel dry immediately after washing
• Do not soak or place in the dishwasher
• Re-oil every 4–6 weeks with a food-safe board oil or board cream
• Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve color depth

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cut on an ebonized board, or is it for serving only? Both. This is a true cutting board built from solid 0.75" hardwood. Knife marks will lightly distress the surface over time, which most customers find adds character; the board can be sanded and re-oiled to refresh.

Will the black fade? The ebonized finish is permanent because it's a chemical reaction, not a surface coating. Color depth may soften slightly over years of use and oiling, contributing to the patina.

How is this different from a painted or stained black cutting board? Paint and stain sit on top of the wood and can chip, scratch, or leach. Ebonizing is a reaction that occurs throughout the wood's surface layer, so the color cannot flake off onto food.

Where are KHEM boards made? Every board is designed and produced in our studio in Stanfordville, New York, in the Hudson Valley. KHEM has been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart, Food & Wine, and Oprah's Favorite Things.

A Note on Natural Variation Each board is unique. Because we work in solid American hardwood and use a reactive finishing process, variations in grain pattern, tone, and the way the ebonizing interacts with each board's figure are expected and celebrated. These are the hallmarks of authentic materials.