Once upon a tide, before electric light and instant messages, seafarers and travelers gathered in the captain’s quarters to share simple pleasures — bread, cheese, and laughter beneath the creak of timbers and the scent of salt air. The Nautical Lazy Susan Cheese Board and Knife Set brings that maritime ritual ashore, capturing the warmth of those gatherings with timeless craftsmanship and coastal charm.
Handcrafted from fine parawood, this round cutting board is sculpted in the likeness of a ship’s helm, its eight sturdy “handles” radiating outward like spokes on a captain’s wheel. Each handle conceals a purpose — four of them cleverly house the included stainless steel cheese tools, while the remaining four serve as stationary grips that allow the board to rotate gently, Lazy Susan style. The motion is smooth and steady, evoking the slow rhythm of the sea.
Spin the board and you’ll find yourself at the center of a story — one told through wood grain and glinting steel. The Nautical Lazy Susan Cheese Board and Knife Set includes four tempered stainless steel tools, each measuring 5 inches in length: a crumbly cheese chisel knife, a traditional cheese fork, a blunt-tipped knife for spreading soft cheeses, and a pointed-tip knife for firm varieties. Their rounded parawood handles echo the wheel’s design, uniting tool and board in one graceful silhouette. When the knives and fork are slid back into their side compartments, they disappear neatly into the helm — transforming this clever piece from serving board to sculptural showpiece.
Measuring 7.9 inches in diameter and 1.8 inches high, with a surface area of 63 square inches, this compact yet substantial serving stand offers the ideal stage for your favorite cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, and crackers. The parawood’s warm honeyed hue glows under candlelight, and its fine grain — smooth but alive with texture — lends a tactile pleasure that no synthetic board could match. Over time, the surface will develop a gentle patina, each use recording the memory of convivial evenings and seaside feasts.
This Nautical Lazy Susan Cheese Board and Knife Set embodies the understated elegance of Vintage Coastal design. It’s easy to imagine in a breezy cottage kitchen, where linen curtains flutter with the ocean breeze, or on the deck of a sailboat, where guests gather under lanterns as the sun dips below the horizon. Whether set on a teak table, marble countertop, or picnic blanket beside the shore, it transforms any occasion into an homage to slow living and thoughtful hospitality.
As a gift, it’s both whimsical and refined — perfect for the sailor at heart, the host who loves conversation, or anyone who delights in the marriage of function and artistry. Its nautical form and rotating function spark curiosity and admiration alike. Every detail has been considered for longevity and delight: the tempered stainless steel resists corrosion and maintains a lasting edge, while the solid parawood is durable yet forgiving on delicate blades. The design is clever, ergonomic, and made to be both displayed and used — a union of beauty and purpose.
Caring for it is simple, and as ritualistic as the board itself. To preserve the integrity of the wood, surface wash only with a damp cloth, and avoid submerging it in water. The tools should be hand washed with mild soap and towel dried immediately to maintain their gleam. A touch of food-safe mineral oil applied occasionally will keep the parawood supple and luminous. These small acts of care echo the board’s spirit — crafted for those who honor the longevity of fine materials.
Weighing 3.7 pounds, this piece feels satisfyingly substantial in hand, yet light enough to pass around a table or carry on a picnic. It’s the kind of item that moves fluidly between settings: from casual family gatherings to elegant wine tastings, from coastal cottages to city apartments yearning for a breath of sea air. Wherever it rests, the Nautical Lazy Susan Cheese Board and Knife Set brings with it an air of discovery — a reminder that the best moments are those shared, savored, and ever so slightly unexpected.
With its helm-inspired silhouette, rotating function, and seamless integration of four professional-grade cheese tools, this piece captures the soul of maritime heritage while serving the modern table. It’s not just a cheese board — it’s an heirloom of hospitality, an emblem of the sea’s timeless pull, and a conversation piece that turns every gathering into a voyage of taste and togetherness.
Round parawood cutting board designed in the form of a ship’s helm
Rotating Lazy Susan function for effortless serving
Four tempered stainless steel cheese tools with parawood handles (5" each)
Tools include: crumbly cheese chisel knife, cheese fork, blunt-tipped knife, pointed-tip knife
Tools fit neatly into side slots to resemble helm handles
Compact, functional, and beautifully handcrafted
Warm honey parawood tones
Polished silver stainless steel
Natural woodgrain texture with soft sheen
New, handcrafted construction
Variations in natural woodgrain enhance authenticity
Surface wash only; do not submerge; hand wash tools and towel dry immediately
Not dishwasher safe
Crafted from sustainable parawood (95%) and tempered stainless steel (5%)
Designed in homage to traditional maritime helms
Board: 7.9" diameter × 1.8" height
Surface area: 63 sq. in.
Tools: 5" length each
Weight: 3.7 lbs