Why Knife Marks Belong on a Cutting Board
I hear it all the time: “It’s too pretty to cut on.” But a cutting board is supposed to be used. Knife marks don’t ruin a good board. They give it character.
I’m Will, the one-man shop behind Salt Shaker Woodworks in Seguin, Texas. I’ve been working wood since I was 10, and at 74 I’m still at the bench. I use reclaimed woods with stories—trees I’ve milled myself, curbside finds, or stock from other woodworkers—so every piece carries history. My job is simple: bring out the beauty God put in the wood and build something that serves its purpose well for a long time.