The board looks used and ridiculous within days of real use.Mine is chopped up, and slightly stained from fruit juices that would not wash clean. Knife marks are far too easily visible, and they appear even when the fruit is cut with minimal pressure.Until now, I have always loved wooden cutting boards, but although this one is a perfect size,especially for one living alone, it was a real blight on the way the kitchen looked.I would recommend a different board to anyone looking.