Walnut Charcuterie Paddle - 17 x 8 in with Handle

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Walnut Charcuterie Paddle - 17 x 8 in with Handle

Bring a long, narrow presentation to the table with this walnut charcuterie paddle. The overall dimensions are 17 x 8 inches, including a four-inch handle, with a three-quarter-inch profile. Its handle gives the board a distinctive silhouette for cheese, sliced fruit, crackers and small appetizer arrangements.

Use the long axis to arrange foods in a line, with small portions grouped for easy reach. Keep the handle clear when planning a presentation. The overall length includes the handle, so it should not be treated as seventeen inches of uninterrupted food surface. Dishes, knives and food shown in photographs are styling examples.

Features

• Integrated 4-inch handle included in overall length
• Walnut preparation and serving surface
• No juice groove in the current product specifications
• Made in the United States
• Food and utensils pictured are not included

Plan a balanced arrangement that leaves the handle accessible. Put heavier foods or small dishes closer to the center of the serving area, and support the board when carrying it. Serve sauces or very wet accompaniments in appropriate dishes. A plain surface offers layout flexibility, but liquids should be managed with care because this model has no perimeter juice groove.

Compare related cutting boards and butcher blocks to choose a shape, size and storage arrangement that fits your daily routine.

Specifications and options

• Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 0.75 inches; 4-inch handle
• Primary material: Walnut Wood
• Finished-product country of manufacture: United States
• Matched SKU: VB-CBWH-817LP
• One board, tray or turntable in the selected model. Food, dishes, knives and other styling props are excluded.

Weight conflicts: product description says 4 lb; structured Product Specs say 2 lb. No single weight has been selected while those figures conflict.

Materials and finish

American walnut wood with natural variation in grain and color. No specific sustainable-forestry certification is promised here without supporting documentation. The exact piece will vary from the photographed example because wood has its own grain patterns.

Care and use

After food preparation, wash the working surface with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Keep a clean board for ready-to-eat foods separate from the surface used for raw meat, poultry or seafood. Follow the maker’s wood-care directions and let both faces dry before storage; prolonged soaking or trapped moisture can damage a wood board. Periodically inspect the surface for deep grooves or damage that make cleaning difficult.

General handling guidance is available in the FoodSafety.gov guidance on cleaning and preventing cross-contamination. A juice groove manages liquid during preparation; it does not replace washing or careful separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods. Choose a maintenance product intended for food-contact wood and follow its label directions.