Butcher block working boards are now extremely popular for home use. Originally started around a hundred years ago for use by professional butchers, the long lasting beauty has created a more general appeal. No longer are they exclusively for commercial use, and they are a popular addition to any one’s kitchen.

Most kitchen owners love the look of the Monarch butcher block for an island in their home. Before the dovetailed blocks came along those butchers of past would use sycamore rounds to cut the meat on. Since they would split often it would end up being more of a health problem than anything. Now the butchers block is made from small strips of maple that have been laminated and fixed together together.

These Monarch Butcher blocks are a big long lived working block that is easily used by those commercial meat chopping boards on the market. They are built to hold many pounds of meat that means they can be used even on the large pieces that would at time make the other blocks become unstable.

The grain that is used on these butcher blocks is made so that they will last longer. When a butcher chops down on it with that knife, it will actually cut in between those fibers of wood. The hard maple wood that is used for these Monarch butcher blocks is very long lived and can be used for years.

Along with the double dovetail that helps keep the wood locked together you can find no other finer butcher block on the market. Though many will try with different materials that will be used. The dovetail will be tapered and when two are joined together it creates a snug fit that will not come apart, and glue is applied just to make sure that it will last even longer.

You may actually find these butcher blocks at auction markets, because they last so long and have been passed down through the years. You can find other butcher block tables that will fit in nicer with your decor. Coming with many types of looks and styles.

To find the best deal you should visit several different web sites, and read up on reviews. See what people who’ve bought the butcher block you’re looking at think of theirs. Pick out your favorite ones and picture which one would look best in your non commercial setting decor. Remember find one that will fit in with the theme of your room.

 

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