40cm Original Olive Wood Cutting Board - Selectable Grain Pattern

Each photo shows the front and back of the same product. Please select your preferred grain pattern by number. Products with selectable grain patterns in November are expected to ship sequentially starting December 1st. **┃ Dimensions ┃ ** Length 38-42 cm, Width 18-25 cm Thickness 1.5-1.8 cm (A margin of 0.5-1cm is normal due to handmade craftsmanship) https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f294ad7fe619a0033043642/original.jpg Due to the nature of wood, cracks are filled with wood glue and wood powder to protect the product. The filled area does not exceed 5% of the total surface. **┃ Material ┃** Olive wood **┃ Wood Origin ┃** Italy / Tunisia **┃ Cutting and Hand Sanding ┃** Taiwan / Tunisia https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f5b4dc299ed9f003097c6fe/original.jpg https://img.shoplineapp.com/media/image_clips/5f5b4db142a1ab0039cc1602/original.jpg?1599819184 ┃ Care and Usage ┃ 1. All olive wood products from "Visiting the Forest" are made from natural raw wood. They are soaked in maintenance oil before shipment, giving them a beeswax color. It is normal for the color to lighten after the first few washes and wipes; applying oil will restore its natural hue. 2. During the first few cleanings, a light yellowish-brown natural substance or maintenance oil may rinse or wipe off olive wood products. This is a natural phenomenon, so please use with confidence. 3. When cleaning, use warm or cold water and a soft cleaning tool. After washing, wipe off any remaining moisture and place in a well-ventilated area to air dry before storing. 4. If the product absorbs odors (e.g., from raw meat), you can scrub it with cold water and white vinegar, then rinse thoroughly. 5. For concerns about staining (e.g., from steak), you can scrub with baking soda water and then wipe the stained area with a cloth or brush. 6. Do not expose directly to sunlight or place in humid environments or areas with rapid temperature changes. 7. Do not use in dishwashers, dish dryers, or ovens. 8. Regular maintenance: It is recommended to apply a food-grade wood maintenance oil or natural beeswax to the product surface monthly to maintain its natural luster. ┃ Notes ┃ 1. Olive wood products are hand-cut from whole pieces of natural wood. To find the most suitable section and the most beautiful grain angle for the surface, there may be slight variations in size. The presence of small wood grains and hairline cracks on the surface is the most natural guarantee of a solid wood product. Some product edges may have treated bark and wood knots. 2. Regardless of the wood's quality, prolonged soaking in water or inability to dry can lead to mold. Long-term exposure to sunlight can cause wood to bleach. Therefore, we store our finished olive wood products indoors. Each product will have slight variations in size, weight, thickness, and grain pattern because they are not machine-pressed. You can observe the beautiful appearance created by wood knots and natural pores. 3. Due to the nature of wood, cracks are filled with wood glue and wood powder to protect the product. The filled area does not exceed 5% of the total surface. ┃ Olive Wood Q&A ┃ Q: Are your products made from a whole piece of wood? A: "Visiting the Forest" strives to ensure all products are made from a single piece of wood. If a product is not made from a whole piece due to its design, we will clearly indicate it! Please pay attention. Q: Do you have a recommended maintenance oil? A: Before shipment, "Visiting the Forest" applies a layer of wood kitchenware maintenance oil (NSF-3H certified food-grade mineral oil). *Food-grade mineral oil and natural beeswax are highly recommended for maintenance oil. However, please remember "not" to use olive oil to maintain olive wood products, as this can cause them to spoil or develop an oily odor. Q: Why does my olive wood product feel oily, and even the wrapping paper has oily marks? A: Before shipping, our packaging staff at "Visiting the Forest" will wipe all olive wood products with maintenance oil before packaging. Therefore, it is normal for your product to feel oily. We carefully wrap all olive wood products to prevent the maintenance oil from transferring to the wrapping paper. If there are slight transfers, there are no safety concerns, so please rest assured and accept our apologies. Q: Why does the color change completely after the first wash and drying compared to the beginning? A: Of course, it will be different! Each wash removes some of the maintenance oil, so the color will not be the initial beeswax color. Restoring the color is simple: in addition to the recommended monthly maintenance, you can apply a thin layer of maintenance oil after the product dries to maintain its color. Q: Can olive wood cutting boards be used for chopping large fish and meat? A: Absolutely! You can use them just like your previous cutting boards! Q: Does olive wood have a shelf life? A: A well-maintained piece of olive wood can last for decades. Without splicing, there's no risk of disintegration, and without paint, there's no peeling. Even with numerous knife marks, it can still be used after basic sanding and refurbishment. However, for food hygiene and safety, we strongly recommend using separate cutting boards for raw and cooked foods as a healthy long-term practice.