High Density Polyethylene or Polypropylene makes a good cutting board. wash in the sink or dishwasher, spray with bleach, it doesn't care. when cut up, get a new one and use the old one for cleaning fish outside. an example https://www.ebay.com/itm/POLYPROPYL...869519?hash=item33ca63ca0f:g:EqYAAOSwGtRXybfZ cuts with any power saw. make boards as big or as small as you want.
face grain, edge grain, and end grain all have advantages and disadvantages. Know that a Boos board will cost a lot more just because of the name.
go to a kitchen or restaurant supply store and see what they have. touch and feel to see what would work the best. maybe you don't buy one there, but you can feel the difference between a 8", 10", or 14" basic blade. Google "handmade kitchen knives for sale" and explore. you might find a maker close by who could make what you want
face grain, edge grain, and end grain all have advantages and disadvantages. Know that a Boos board will cost a lot more just because of the name.
go to a kitchen or restaurant supply store and see what they have. touch and feel to see what would work the best. maybe you don't buy one there, but you can feel the difference between a 8", 10", or 14" basic blade. Google "handmade kitchen knives for sale" and explore. you might find a maker close by who could make what you want