The Cornerstone Block

The Cornerstone Block is the piece the rest of your kitchen answers to. Built end grain from locally sourced black walnut, each block is cut, turned, and glued up by hand into a pattern that shifts with the light, then finished with a slim brass inlay set into its edge like a maker's signature. End grain is kinder to your knives, too: the blade slips between the fibers instead of across them, so edges stay sharp and cut marks close back up. Raised feet keep it steady on the counter, and its softened edges make it as much a centerpiece as a workhorse. Add a name, date, or monogram to make it an heirloom from day one. Locally sourced black walnut, end grain construction Solid brass inlay Raised brass feet for stability and spill protection Hand-rubbed all-natural Odie's oil finish — non-toxic, 100% food-safe, zero VOCs Made to order — one of a kind Ships wrapped in kraft paper with a Care Card Hand wash only Handmade in Nashville, TN