This beautiful end grain Maple cutting board by Elbert Woodworks is handcrafted by cutting short square pieces of hardwood. These pieces are arranged vertically, standing on their ends. End grain boards exhibit a self-healing quality: when a knife cuts into the surface, it penetrates between the wood fibers which then separate and close back up, helping to maintain the sharpness of the knife edge over time. If you are looking for strength and a board that is resistant to scratches, nicks, and gouges, you'll love this cutting board.  It features a juice groove and rubber feet to keep it steady on your countertop while cutting.  The construction process for end grain cutting boards is more time-consuming compared to edge grain boards, thus you can find cutting boards of this quality online for around $400.