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John Boos 18X18 Maple Butcher Block W/Knife Holder & Casters, Black Legs (PCA1) Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.6
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Description of John Boos 18X18 Maple Butcher Block W/Knife Holder & Casters, Black Legs (PCA1)

John Boos PCA1-C-BK Butcher Block Table measures 18 inches wide, 18 inches long and is 10 inches thick. The table stands 34 inches tall (without casters) with black legs. 4 casters are included. Made in the USA: Each John Boos Butcher Block is proudly made in Effingham, Illinois by skilled craftspeople using time honored techniques since 1887. This Boos Block Butcher Block Table is made from sustainably sourced, hand-selected Northern Hard Rock Maple Wood- widely recognized as one of finest, most durable food preparation surfaces in the world. This Butcher Block includes an integrated side knife slot for convenient storage. Made with classic End Grain construction methods, resulting in the iconic John Boos Block checkerboard cutting surface. Care: hand wash table surface and dry. Apply John Boos Mystery Oil regularly (more often in dry climates, and when the board is brand new), use John Boos Board Cream to seal the wood surface after applying Mystery Oil. Oil and cream sold separately on Amazon. 1 Year Warranty: John Boos is proud to offer a one year guarantee against defects in workmanship and materials. The Professional Choice: Often imitated, Boos Boards and blocks are the preferred cutting surfaces of top chefs and restaurants around the world

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Handsome, quality piece

Despite some of the horror stories about packaging and weight, my example arrived smoothly and was very straightforward to assemble. I feel like the free Revain Prime delivery for an item like this is an exceptional deal, as it is easily the heaviest thing that I've had delivered using Prime. It's a substantial prep table, and adds a lot of character to the kitchen. I'm very pleased with my purchase, and expect to use it for many years to come.

Pros
  • This chopping block is perfect for my small area.
Cons
  • Used only once and wood is already damaged.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beautiful, classy piece, also heavy

This is a beautiful, top-quality piece and definitely makes my kitchen look a couple steps up. If you like beautifully finished chunks of wood, this is for you. I'm not going to use it for cutting, I needed more counter space and this fits the bill perfectly. I left the knife holder off, the two pre-drilled holes for it are small and barely noticeable. I didn't pay attention to the weight when I ordered, and I had it delivered to work. Be aware everyone - it's about 140 lbs. in the package! I…

Pros
  • This piece is beautiful and very well done. I love it.
Cons
  • The knife holder may not be large enough to accommodate a full set of knives

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product! I highly recommend all Boos products!

This is a beautiful chopping block. We were looking for something small. We added wheels so we can move be it around. It’s great for serving appetizers in our kitchen area. I highly recommend this product.

Pros
  • Great looking butcher block! Love it!! ( high quality)
Cons
  • The casters may not lock in place securely enough

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Love love love by Boos Butcher Block Table

Seriously, I so shocked by the other review,that I am writting my very first review for Revain. I love my Boos Butcher block table. I have the 24" x 24" table. It is the perfect kitchen island/work space for a small open kitchen. The height is just right for cutting/chopping etc. I love the sleek lines of the pencil legs. It is a lovely piece of furniture and a great asset for any cook. Boos has excellent customer service, if my table sustained damage, I would contact them for a…

Pros
  • Care: hand wash table surface and dry. Apply John Boos Mystery Oil regularly (more often in dry climates, and when the board is brand new), use John Boos Board Cream to seal the wood surface after applying Mystery Oil. Oil and cream sold separately on Amazon
Cons
  • The black legs may be difficult to clean

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good product, needed more cream than was in packet

Other than arriving a week late, tracking leads me to believe it arrived in Pensacola three times and road in truck for a week. Few areas on sides have a different color than rest. Have put several applications of the board cream and tried the mystery oil after using surface. The small packet that came with block did not have enough board cream to do all surfaces, so glad I bought the tube and bottle.

Pros
  • Looks great and good quality
Cons
  • The black legs may show scuff marks easily

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Thoroughly Satisfying

After inserting the 4 legs for the butcher block table and hammering them in solidly, I turned the table right side up and saw a beautiful sight: the look of this table is just awesome and inspiring and it has a wonderful handcrafted natural look about it too!

Pros
  • I have no counter space. This helps
Cons
  • The maple block may be prone to scratching if not treated carefully

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beautiful! Great price!

I am blown away by the beauty of this piece! Got it for hubby who lives to bbq. He was a bit put off by the cost but i told him it was literally half the price of anything else i could find. I said it may not be huge or the best but i know you will enjoy it. When it arrived we were both absolutely in love! It is beautiful and solid! Taller than i thought nearly counter height. I ordered red legs because it was cheaper although i thought i would have preferred natural legs. I love love love the…

Pros
  • Very nice product. Easy to assemble.
Cons
  • The knife holder may be too close to the block surface, making it difficult to remove knives

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It’s a Boos. Speaks for itself.

It’s a Boos. Does anyone ever give a Boos a bad review? I doubt it. Perfect size for my little kitchen. It was a couple inches shorter than the counter, which was a little awkward for me so I added some plastic felt covered feet to the bottom which raised it up another inch and now it’s perfect. Other than being awfully heavy and the neighbors probably laughing at me as I attempted to drag the thing into the house, I would never have a bad word to say about a Boos block. I had one in my old…

Pros
  • This Boos Block Butcher Block Table is made from sustainably sourced, hand-selected Northern Hard Rock Maple Wood- widely recognized as one of finest, most durable food preparation surfaces in the world
Cons
  • The knife holder may not be adjustable to fit different sizes of knives

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I Hate my Boos block

I hate my boos block because it spit within 3 months. I gave it TLC, and followed all the instructions that came with it. All the pieces are raised on the sides. One big crack, and open space from the top. Please don't waste your money on this "good reputation" Boo's company block. There blocks are not up to the standard of a Wal mart block.

Pros
  • This Butcher Block includes an integrated side knife slot for convenient storage
Cons
  • The casters may make the block less stable when in use

Revainrating 5 out of 5

BUTCHER BLOCK good for me

Very high quality and heavy. I was impressed with the packaging and care that went into this butcher block. I would recommend highly.

Pros
  • John Boos PCA1-C-BK Butcher Block Table measures 18 inches wide, 18 inches long and is 10 inches thick. The table stands 34 inches tall (without casters) with black legs. 4 casters are included
Cons
  • The knife holder may not be able to hold larger or heavier knives securely

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Wonderful! on my review.

Great for our smaller kitchen. I don't know what I did before I had. Directions on how to care for included. Thanks for attention!

Pros
  • Industrial & Scientific
Cons
  • The knife holder may only fit certain types of knives, limiting its versatility

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beautiful work of art that works in your kitchen,

Captivating, fit in your kitchen 18x18 works great for small kitchen, extra room, romantic set up (you'll see), unbelievably leveled. Add to your cart, now :))

Pros
  • So happy to have this for life!
Cons
  • The knife holder may not be removable for cleaning

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best Butcher Block - my new review

I love I can chop all my veggies on it no more cutting boards. I have also easily moved against my stove soI don’t drop as I transfer the veggies in the pot. I love the knife holder too. It’s letting my knifes from getting chipped and scratched in the drawers

Pros
  • So cool the centerpiece of our kitchen
Cons
  • No legs and no one to talk too

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value best in my review

Looks like the picture, & is sturdy. Needed more counter space & this works great for my tiny kitchen. Quality product. Heavy duty chopping no problem for this wonderful block. Couldn''t ask for better.!

Pros
  • Heavy duty chopping no problem for this wonderful block. Couldn't ask for better.
Cons
  • The black legs may clash with certain kitchen decor styles

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Nice make no hardware

Block looks great but it came without the wedges for the legs and no screws for knife holder. The maple butcher block may not be suitable for those who prefer darker woods in their kitchen! Is that standard?

Pros
  • There’s nothing I don’t like about Boos!
Cons
  • The maple butcher block may not be suitable for those who prefer darker woods in their kitchen