Wenge Cutting Board Blanks

Wenge is an exotic wood, native to the open forests of Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon, the southern regions of Tanzania, and Mozambique. It is also found in the swampy forests of the Congo region. Wenge is reported to be a suitable substitute for Hickory for the production of sporting goods. It is moderately hard and resistant to wearing and marring.

Strength qualities in compression parallel to grain are exceptionally high. Wenge is quite tough and can be hard on blades, so we highly recommend helical cutterheads whenever possible. And beware of splinters.

Wenge is one of our best selling exotic hardwood species, hands down. And, paired with a lighter toned species, such as Curly Soft Maple, the grain seems to "pop" even more; the contrast of dark and light is very attractive.

Our cutting board blanks are FAS grade, and they have all been milled S4S. Please make sure you select the appropriate sizes and quantities from the drop-down options.

If you are picking up locally, you are welcome to get as few or as many as you would like. If, however, you need your lumber shipped, our minimum order for cutting board blanks is 12 pieces. You can get 12 of a kind, or mix and match to get whatever combination you like.