Is purple heart wood actually good for cutting boards?
If you've been scrolling through woodworking forums or browsing artisan markets, you've probably asked yourself is purple heart good for cutting boards or if it's just a flashy wood that's more trouble than it's worth. There is no denying that the deep, royal violet hue is a showstopper. It doesn't even look like real wood at first glance; it looks like something that's been dyed in a vat of grape juice. But as anyone who spends time in a kitchen knows, a cutting board has to do a lot more than just look pretty on a countertop. It has to handle sharp steel, moisture, and raw proteins without falling apart or ruining your expensive knives. ...