John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1) vs Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000)
Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000)
The short answer
Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) comes out ahead overall with 7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for the John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1). John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1) is stronger on health & materials and value. Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) is stronger on knife friendliness, durability & maintenance, stability & usability and hygiene & ease of cleaning.
- Choose the John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1) if: Budget shoppers replacing a plastic board who want the cheapest well-reviewed, US-made maple board for everyday prep.
- Choose the Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) if: Cooks who want a knife-friendly, handmade end-grain board in a manageable size and can wait about two months for it.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1) | Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Knife friendliness | 6.0Not tested directly. Inferred from Prudent's R-Board result (same Boos maple): 174-point loss. | 8.3Inferred from end grain plus ATK's notes (quiet, pleasant to cut on). No measured edge-loss figure. |
| Durability & maintenance | 6.5At 1 inch thick it needs regular oiling to avoid warping. Can be sanded. | 8.5Survived ATK's dishwasher abuse test. Needs regular oiling. |
| Stability & usability | 6.5Light at 4.5 lb and easy to handle, but it can shift. No feet. | 7.5At 5.6 lb it is a manageable mid-size. Feet are optional and make it one-sided. |
| Hygiene & ease of cleaning | 6.5Light maple held purple-carrot pigment in EatingWell's testing. | 7.5Solid wood that is easy to scrub. End grain needs thorough drying. |
| Health & materials | 8.0Solid maple with a food-grade oil and beeswax finish. FSC status not stated. | 7.0Solid maple, plastic-free surface. Glue and finish not disclosed. |
| Value | 8.8$48.95, the cheapest board here, with the most editorial endorsements. | 7.5$120 for a handmade, ATK-winning end-grain board, but with a long wait. |
Specifications
| Spec | John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1) | Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Surface material | Northern Hard Rock maple | Maple |
| Construction | Edge grain, reversible | End grain |
| Plastic-free cutting surface | Yes | Yes |
| Length | 16 in | 16 in |
| Width | 10 in | 12 in |
| Thickness | 1 in | 1.5 in |
| Weight | 4.5 lb | 5.6 lb |
| Dishwasher safe | No | No |
| Non-slip feet included | No | No |
| Juice groove | No | No |
| Made in | USA | USA |
John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1)
Pros
- Lowest price in the lineup
- US-made solid maple
- Wide editorial support
- Reversible
- Food-safe oil finish
Cons
- Likely harder on knife edges than the top picks
- Pigment staining reported on light maple
- Thin at 1 inch; can warp if neglected
- Hand wash only
The sensible budget entry for shoppers replacing a plastic board. It is not the best performer, but it is inexpensive and plastic-free.
Full John Boos Chop-N-Slice 212 (16 x 10 x 1) review →Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000)
Pros
- ATK's current wood winner
- End-grain surface that is quiet to cut on
- Compact 16 x 12 inch size at about 5.6 lb
- Handmade in the USA
- Survived ATK's dishwasher abuse test
Cons
- 40–60 day wait
- Glue and finish not disclosed
- Optional feet make it single-sided
- Not sold on Amazon; needs regular oiling
A well-tested, knife-friendly end-grain board for patient buyers. Its main gap is materials transparency, not performance.
Full Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic Cutting Boards (wood, rubber, titanium, no microplastics) of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.