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edge grain vs face grain

End Grain vs Edge Grain Butcher Block, Explained

June 25, 2026 by Tess Carver
Three butcher block grain types shown side by side — end grain checkerboard, edge grain linear strips, and face grain wide planks — on a kitchen countertop

End grain vs edge grain butcher block, decoded: how each is built, what it costs in 2026, how it treats your knives, and which grain to buy for real use.

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