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Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000)

Name: Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000)
Brand: Jones Cutting Boards

#2 · Best End-Grain Board (ATK Winner)

7.8 /10 Our score

Our verdict

A well-tested, knife-friendly end-grain board for patient buyers. Its main gap is materials transparency, not performance.

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

Last reviewed November 1, 2026

Review

What to know about Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000)

A handmade end-grain maple board from a small Pennsylvania shop and America's Test Kitchen's current wood winner. Testers found it quiet and pleasant to cut on, and it survived ATK's dishwasher abuse test. $120 direct, made to order.

Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

America's Test Kitchen names it its current wood winner. Testers found it quiet and pleasant to cut on, and it survived ATK's dishwasher abuse test. We rate its knife-friendliness highly based on end-grain construction and ATK's tester notes. No edge-loss number exists for this board.

At about 5.6 lb it is far easier to handle and store than the Teakhaus. It is handmade in the USA and sold at a premium mid-range price direct from the maker.

What to know

Skip it if you need a board soon. It is made to order with a 40–60 day build time, and the maker does not disclose its glue or finish.

Performance

Score breakdown

Knife friendliness

How well the surface preserves knife edges (BESS/edge-loss tests from Prudent Reviews, tester notes from ATK and The Guardian); end-grain wood and rubber score best, titanium worst.

8.3

Inferred from end grain plus ATK's notes (quiet, pleasant to cut on). No measured edge-loss figure.

Durability & maintenance

Resistance to warping, cracking, deep scarring and staining; how much oiling/care is needed; resurfaceability (sanding).

8.5

Survived ATK's dishwasher abuse test. Needs regular oiling.

Stability & usability

Stays put on the counter (weight, feet), work area, noise, weight to lift and store, useful features like juice grooves.

7.5

At 5.6 lb it is a manageable mid-size. Feet are optional and make it one-sided.

Hygiene & ease of cleaning

Odor/stain retention, ease of washing and drying, suitability for raw meat, independent sanitation certification (NSF).

7.5

Solid wood that is easy to scrub. End grain needs thorough drying.

Health & materials

Plastic-free food-contact surface, disclosed finishes/glues, FSC sourcing, verified (not just marketed) material claims; no PE/PP or polymer composite surfaces.

7.0

Solid maple, plastic-free surface. Glue and finish not disclosed.

Value

Performance and longevity relative to typical street price.

7.5

$120 for a handmade, ATK-winning end-grain board, but with a long wait.

Specifications

Jones Cutting Boards Medium Maple End Grain 16x12x1.5 (ATK model 2000) specs

Materials

Surface material: Maple
Construction: End grain
Plastic-free cutting surface: Yes

Size

Length: 16 in
Width: 12 in
Thickness: 1.5 in
Weight: 5.6 lb

Care

Dishwasher safe: No

Features

Non-slip feet included: No
Juice groove: No

Origin

Made in: USA

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