{"product_id":"handmade-end-grain-cutting-board-black-limba-african-padauk","title":"The Vector – Black Limba \u0026 African Padauk End-Grain Cutting Board","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo pieces of wood. Hundreds of cuts. One extraordinary board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vector began with a deceptively simple challenge: create an intricate, dimensional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eend-grain cutting board using only two original pieces of hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art handcrafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Limba, also known as Korina, and African Padauk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 3\/8\" × 13 1\/2\" × 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, The Vector has the substantial weight and presence expected from a premium butcher block while showcasing a geometric pattern that looks far more complex than the materials from which it began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Dramatic Black Limba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Limba is the centerpiece of this board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts warm golden and caramel tones are interrupted by dramatic charcoal-black mineral streaks, flowing grain, and naturally occurring variations that make each section completely different from the next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than attempting to create uniformity, the design intentionally uses those variations. Pieces are rotated and repositioned throughout the pattern, transforming the natural figure of the wood into a constantly changing mosaic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRunning between them are thin lines of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Padauk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose naturally rich red color creates the distinctive zig-zag pattern that gives The Vector its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stains or artificial coloring are used to create this contrast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery color, line, and variation comes from the hardwood itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted From Just Two Pieces of Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes The Vector especially unusual is not simply what you see—it's how it was made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire board began with only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo pieces of 2-inch-thick hardwood: one Black Limba and one African Padauk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a carefully planned sequence of cutting, rearranging, rotating, gluing, resurfacing, and repeating the process, those two pieces were transformed into the geometric end-grain pattern you see today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Padauk lines continue through the surface and around the edges of the board, revealing the construction from virtually every viewing angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a design that rewards a closer look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Be Used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its appearance, The Vector isn't intended to be wall art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eend-grain construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a substantial cutting surface designed for serious food preparation while allowing knife edges to work between the exposed wood fibers rather than repeatedly cutting across them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 3\/4 inches thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the board has the mass and stability of a traditional butcher block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA precision-routed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperimeter juice groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides additional functionality for carving meats, preparing fruit, and everyday kitchen work, while generously rounded edges and corners give the board a refined, furniture-quality profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15 3\/8\" × 13 1\/2\" × 1 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e End Grain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Hardwood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Limba \/ Korina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccent Hardwood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e African Padauk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from only two original pieces of hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision geometric pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRouted perimeter juice groove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick butcher-block construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded edges and corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural hardwood colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo stain used to create the pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually handcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural grain and figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional Art for the Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vector is designed for someone who views craftsmanship as part of the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it as a serious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eend-grain chopping block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bring it out as a serving or charcuterie board while entertaining, or simply leave it on display as a centerpiece in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unpredictable figure of Black Limba ensures that this exact pattern can never be reproduced. Even another board built using the same process would have entirely different grain, streaking, and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes The Vector particularly suited for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluxury housewarming gift, wedding gift, anniversary gift, closing gift, executive gift, or heirloom kitchen piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo woods. One intricate process. 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