Making an Artisan Bread Knife & Cutting Board (Unexpected Blood Sacrifice)

In this project, I build a custom artisan bread knife and matching cutting board from beautiful old-growth red oak. The board is finished using food-grade mineral oil, followed by a homemade cutting board conditioner made from two parts mineral oil and one part beeswax. Along the way, I show the entire process, from shaping and fitting the knife handle to finishing the board and applying the conditioner. And yes... during a blade test-fit, things got a little too real. One slip of the knife reminded me just how sharp these blades can be. To finish the project, I put the bread knife and board to work on a loaf of homemade bread. Materials Used: • Old-growth red oak • Bread knife blade • Food-grade mineral oil • Beeswax • Homemade board conditioner (2 parts mineral oil, 1 part beeswax) If you enjoy woodworking, custom kitchen tools, cutting board projects, shop tips, and honest maker content, consider subscribing for more builds. Thanks for watching! ________________________________________