Hex Cutting Board by Jonah Takagi for Field, $85 at field-online.com

This American Maple board, crafted by Amish woodworkers in northern Indiana, features angled edges that help users achieve the perfect chop.  Photo 2 of 10 in Editor's Picks: Classic Gifts for the Chef by Allie Weiss

Editor's Picks: Classic Gifts for the Chef

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Hex Cutting Board by Jonah Takagi for Field, $85 at field-online.com

This American Maple board, crafted by Amish woodworkers in northern Indiana, features angled edges that help users achieve the perfect chop.