Illinois-based John Boos & Company has been in continuous operation since 1887. Founded with the crafting of a three-legged sycamore table designed to absorb the shock of the blacksmith's hammer against an anvil, the company adapted the item to meet the needs of a local butcher who admired the butcher block table and requested one for his meat market; the rest is history. Today the company is known for crafting superior quality butcher blocks, cutting boards and more. The well recognized gourmet Boos Block brand is a favorite in residential, gourmet, foodservice, supermarket and industrial markets. Professional chefs, accomplished home cooks and gourmet food aficionados appreciate the quality materials and superior craftsmanship evident in each product. The range of products includes hard maple cutting boards, reversible walnut cutting boards, cutting boards with grooves and drip pans, hard maple chopping blocks and more.