These J.K. Adams Traditional Maple Carving Boards are a wonderful board to cut and slice meat. They are made of maple wood, which ensures strength and durability. These meat carving boards are available with or without spikes. These steel spikes hold meat securely while slicing. They have a traditional “well and tree” pattern on their surface. These Traditional Maple Carving Boards by J.K. Adams have grooves routed into the board's surface to direct meat juices into a large well where they can be easily spooned out for sauces, au jus, and gravies. These meat carving boards are a wonderful addition to any kitchen.