Cuttin’ Time

Montana Block Co. Solid wood, edge grain cutting boards - Billings, MT

Cutting boards - wood, plastic, or glass are a kitchen mainstay unless the microwave and take-out are your best friends. Upon building our site directory, I recently came across Montana Block Co. located in Billings, Montana that produces a beautiful collection of edge grain cutting boards, end grain butcher boards, magnetic knife mounts, and solid wood countertops. Upon seeing their unique designs, I immediately knew they’d be a perfect next candidate in our kitchen refresh journey.

Browsing their collection, I chose "The Flat," a 10"x16" solid wood, edge-grain cutting board featuring a walnut, maple, cherry, maple, and walnut design. When it arrived, it was just as stunning in person as it was in the photos online; the craftsmanship really shines once you get it in your hands. While aesthetics are great, functionality and durability are the real keys to kitchen supplies.

I can happily say that these boards hit the mark. After numerous uses, mine is performing exceptionally well. I’ve since replaced two end-of-life boards and can already attest to the Montana Block Co. quality. From a maintenance perspective, I’ve learned that the secret to longevity for wood products is a "clean, condition, and protect" routine. I picked up some hydrating wood serum and conditioner from Bumblechutes to ensure this board has a long life.

Whether you need a solid replacement to your existing collection of ragtag cutting boards or need something more substantial like a butcher block or carving platter with deep juice grooves and handles, Montana Block Co. has you covered. Head on over to their site to see their full collection.

The kitchen refresh journey continues as I look for suitable replacement products Made in the USA. This time, our cutting boards were on the chopping block (pun intended). After years of use, they’d seen much better days and had deservedly earned their retirement. Loyalty was not a factor in their lifespan; rather, their longevity was an afterthought—a result of neglecting to replace these aging wood staples of our kitchen.

I’ve found that this refresh journey has followed a reactive path. Instead of actively hunting for replacements, I tend to discover a business making kitchen products in the USA and then identify an item in our home that needs to be replaced. While this approach is certainly more financially reasonable, I also find it strangely more rewarding.