Some things just feel right. This is one of them.
The Essential is the daily driver of the Larchsmith collection. Balanced weight, generous surface, and the forgiving feel of larch end grain make it the one-board solution for home chefs and knife enthusiasts. or (The Essential Larchsmith: "The cornerstone of the collection. Perfectly balanced for daily culinary tasks, from dicing vegetables to resting a steak.")? or (Some things just feel right. This is one of them.
The Essential Larchsmith is the cornerstone of the collection, designed to be the board you reach for instinctively, day after day. Its perfectly balanced proportions make it versatile enough for almost any task, from slicing bread for breakfast to dicing vegetables for dinner.
While it’s built for work, it doesn't compromise on beauty. The intricate checkerboard of the end-grain is a quiet reminder of the craftsmanship that went into it. This is not your 'everyday' board; it is the extraordinary board you will happen to use, and love, every day.)
Handcrafted in Maidenhead from kiln-dried Canadian larch (tamarack) heartwood. End-grain construction is self-healing and gentle on hard edges — softer than maple, easier on HRC 60+ blades. Finished with food-safe mineral oil and beeswax.
Details
Size: ∼40 × 30 × 4 cm (16 × 12 × 1.5 in)
Weight: ∼3.1 kg
Care
Hand wash, dry upright. Re-oil monthly. Designed for daily use, built for generations.
Some things just feel right. This is one of them.
The Essential is the daily driver of the Larchsmith collection. Balanced weight, generous surface, and the forgiving feel of larch end grain make it the one-board solution for home chefs and knife enthusiasts. or (The Essential Larchsmith: "The cornerstone of the collection. Perfectly balanced for daily culinary tasks, from dicing vegetables to resting a steak.")? or (Some things just feel right. This is one of them.
The Essential Larchsmith is the cornerstone of the collection, designed to be the board you reach for instinctively, day after day. Its perfectly balanced proportions make it versatile enough for almost any task, from slicing bread for breakfast to dicing vegetables for dinner.
While it’s built for work, it doesn't compromise on beauty. The intricate checkerboard of the end-grain is a quiet reminder of the craftsmanship that went into it. This is not your 'everyday' board; it is the extraordinary board you will happen to use, and love, every day.)
Handcrafted in Maidenhead from kiln-dried Canadian larch (tamarack) heartwood. End-grain construction is self-healing and gentle on hard edges — softer than maple, easier on HRC 60+ blades. Finished with food-safe mineral oil and beeswax.
Details
Size: ∼40 × 30 × 4 cm (16 × 12 × 1.5 in)
Weight: ∼3.1 kg
Care
Hand wash, dry upright. Re-oil monthly. Designed for daily use, built for generations.
