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maple vs walnut butcher block

Best Wood for Butcher Block: Maple, Walnut, Oak and More

June 25, 2026 by Henrik Larsson

Three butcher block wood species side by side: pale hard maple, dark walnut, and warm white oak edge-grain slabs showing contrasting grain and colour

The best wood for butcher block, by use: maple as the hard-wearing default, walnut and cherry for warmth, white oak for moisture, plus hickory and bamboo.

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