What Does End Grain Wood Mean

End grain is the grain of wood seen when it is cut across the growth rings. Rather than cutting a plank of wood the length of the trunk, end grain wood is actually cut at a 90-degree angle to the grain. This type of cut exposes the character of the wood rings and graining.

Is end grain better than edge grain?

Edge grain tops, while very good for chopping and food prep, will show signs of knife marks and wear over time quicker than end grain tops. The very durable wood surface acts like a wall and will also dull knives quicker than end grain tops.

What does end grain mean?

A quick search revealed that it was an end-grain cutting board, meaning that it was constructed so that the fibers of the wood face upwards and make up the cutting surface.