These butcher block countertops are made in the USA by John Boos & Co. Red Oak is a pale, reddish brown, coarse-grained wood. It tends to be darker than Maple and lighter than Walnut. Blended-style butcher blocks are constructed using wood pieces of varying length to create the interior rails of the block, whereas the outermost rails feature wood strips that run the full length. These particular counter tops are 1-1/2 inches thick, 48 inches wide, 72 inches long and finished with food-safe natural oil, so you can cut directly on it. OAK BLENDED KCT 72X48X1-3/4 OIL