Handmade Mosaic End-Grain Board - Walnut & OakHandmade not Mass Made This is a one off geometric mosaic board I put together in my Southern Highlands workshop. Its made by precisely fitting American Walnut and White Oak end grain blocks to create a pattern that stands out on any bench top. Why I build them this way: End grain is better for your knives: Instead of cutting across the wood grain, your knife edge goes between the fibres. It keeps your blades sharper for much longer and stops the