Description
Introducing an exceptional piece of African hardwood craftsmanship: a Solid Panga Panga Chopping Board that blends strength, rarity and natural elegance in a way few boards can. With its deep chocolate core, contrasting golden sapwood and live-edge character, this board stands as a striking example of what happens when nature’s detail is elevated by careful, intentional craftsmanship. At 19.5 inches long, 11 inches wide, 1.5 inches thick and weighing 3 kg, it offers solidity and luxury in equal measure.
Every Crystal Woods board is individually handmade at our Dartmoor workshop, and this piece proudly carries the Crystal Woods trademark, making it a genuine one-off.
A Rare African Hardwood with Exceptional Strength
Panga Panga is a remarkable timber, known for its density, durability and naturally tight grain. Unlike many English hardwoods where sapwood can be softer and more susceptible to bruising, the sapwood in African Panga Panga is unusually tough. This means the warm golden band that frames the edges of this board is not just beautiful, it’s structurally sound and perfectly suited to functional kitchen use.
The swirling heartwood patterns seen across the surface are typical of premium-grade Panga Panga, showcasing rings, ripples and natural movement that you simply do not find in commercially produced boards. When crafted into a Solid Panga Panga Chopping Board, the result is a high-performance kitchen tool capable of decades of service, while also functioning as a statement piece.
Hand-Shaped Live Edge & Satin Oil Finish
One of the most distinctive features of this board is its subtle live edge detail. Rather than removing the organic contours, the edge has been hand-shaped, softened and refined to preserve the natural form of the tree. This gives the board character, depth and a sense of uniqueness that machine-cut boards cannot replicate.
The entire surface has been sanded to a silky texture before being sealed with multiple coats of high-quality food-safe oil. This particular finish enriches the chocolate-brown tones, darkens the grain movement and brings forward the contrasting sapwood with beautiful clarity. The oil also enhances the natural antibacterial and moisture-resistant qualities of Panga Panga, key attributes that make a Solid Panga Panga Chopping Board such a practical and long-lasting choice.
A Rare, Meaningful and Enduring Gift
If you’re searching for a rare, premium gift that feels personal and long-lasting, this board is an exceptional option. Its weight, grain structure and sculptural presence make it the sort of piece people immediately comment on when they see it displayed. Whether given for Christmas, a milestone birthday, a house-warming or an anniversary, this Solid Panga Panga Chopping Board will be received as something far beyond ordinary kitchenware.
Because this species is less commonly available in slab form and even rarer with intact, strong sapwood the opportunity to own a board of this quality is uncommon. Once sold, it cannot be duplicated.
Crafted at the Crystal Woods Dartmoor Workshop
At Crystal Woods, every board is individually created by hand, not mass-produced. That means each piece is shaped, refined, finished and oiled with full attention to detail. This Solid Panga Panga Chopping Board is no exception: a one-off piece cut, sculpted and finished in our Dartmoor workshop, ready to last for generations.
