End-grain or edge-grain: which wood cutting board is better?

Across specialist communities like r/chefknives and r/woodworking, the consensus is that end-grain boards are gentlest on knife edges and hide cut marks because the wood fibers stand vertically and partially self-heal, while edge-grain boards are typically more affordable, lower-maintenance, and less prone to splitting. Reviewers note end-grain boards drink up more oil and need more diligent care, so edge-grain maple is often the easier daily driver.