This board is "basic", so we named it the "Basic Birch" (iykyk). This is a classic cutting/serving board, simply handshaped from a live edge slab of flame birch and sanded silky-smooth...seriously. It feels like glass. This board is a comfortable size at 15.25" long x 8.5" wide x 1.75" thick, and would be perfect in a smaller kitchen or intimate setting where space may be limited. Birch, a domestic hardwood known for its durability and strength, ensures long-lasting use, while its slightly softer nature is excellent for the preservation of your knife edges. Because it is slightly softer, it may show wear from continued cutting with serrated knives, but with proper care this board will resist cracking and warping for ages.