Salmon Cutting & Serving Board Yellow Birch

A salmon carved from Nova Scotia yellow birch — with a handcast pewter head and tail — is the kind of piece that stops a conversation before a single cracker is placed on it. Basic Spirit's salmon cutting and serving board spans 20.5 inches and is made with the same artisan care the brand brings to every piece: genuinely functional, but shaped and finished with enough visual intention that it earns a place on the table even when it's not carrying food.

This is the board for the host who wants something that tells a story. Whether it's anchoring a charcuterie spread, presenting smoked salmon at a dinner party, or simply sitting out on the counter as an object worth noticing, it earns its keep in two directions at once — as a working kitchen tool and as something you'd actually want to display.

• Nova Scotia yellow birch body — locally sourced hardwood with a tight, smooth grain that holds up to regular use as a cutting and serving surface.
• Handcast pewter head and tail — each metal piece is cast individually, giving the salmon its sculptural, finished look at both ends.
• 20.5 inches end to end — generous enough to lay out a full side of smoked salmon, a cheese arrangement, or a spread of crackers and accompaniments.
• Artisan-made by Basic Spirit — handcrafted in the tradition the brand is known for, meaning no two boards are perfectly identical.
• Dual-purpose design — functions as a cutting board in food prep and as a serving board at the table; transitions naturally between both roles.
• Figurative, sculptural form — the full salmon silhouette makes it a conversation piece and a display object, not just a kitchen utensil.

To keep your Basic Spirit salmon serving board in good shape, hand wash only — never put it in the dishwasher, and avoid prolonged soaking, which can warp or crack the yellow birch. Wipe the wood dry immediately after washing. Condition the birch body periodically with food-safe mineral oil or a dedicated wood board oil to prevent drying and maintain the surface. The pewter head and tail can be wiped clean with a damp cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners that could dull the cast finish. Stored and oiled properly, this handcrafted cutting and serving board will stay in regular rotation for years.