Madeira Teak Edge-Grain Jumbo Chopping Block

Is it really end grain? The picture makes it look like it’s edge grain. End grain usually has much smaller pieces, rather than long pieces.

Happy to help where I can. My parents purchased a boos board a little over a year ago, currently it's got two cracks going through it which seem to be a pretty major issue with them. I've tried to get them to contact boos for assistance with it, but they're stubborn and don't care for some reason. A major reason why it cracked, other then natural wood movement I believe is due to the fact that it doesn't have rubber feet under it. So anytime you wash it, unless you prop it up and let it fully air dry for a day or so you end up with some trapped moisture that will cause swelling. Boardsmiths come with the feet by default, so you do lose a side of the board for use but it should add to the longevity. Beyond that the owner of boardsmith is super active on kitcheknifeforums, and very forward with his advice to folks there, he seems to want to go above and beyond to assist customers and provide a board that will last a lifetime which I greatly respect. The way I see it if you're already paying 300 for a boos, another 100 for a boardsmith is worth it for the peace of mind that comes with it.

Thanks for the tips...I currently have a boos board and I hate it. This is my second one and even though I oil them boos crack right out of the packaging