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A compact drop point and high flat grind for controlled cuts in camp, on the trail, and around the property.
Field No. 1
$1,000.00
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Field No. 1
$1,000.00
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Description
A working knife, reduced to what matters.
Field No. 1 is the founding expression of Cossatot Works. Designed for the land, water, and everything between, this compact fixed-blade knife brings together purposeful geometry, considered balance, and the warmth of American black walnut.
Its drop-point blade is shaped for controlled, dependable cutting, while a tapered full tang keeps unnecessary weight out of the handle. Every detail serves the hand, from the carefully proportioned grip to the durable working edge.
Individually numbered and intentionally limited, Field No. 1 is being developed as an object to carry, use, maintain, and eventually pass down. Not something to preserve untouched, but something that earns its character through use.
Care
Blade Care
Hand wash with mild soap and warm water when necessary. Dry thoroughly immediately after cleaning. The high-carbon steel requires protection from moisture and may develop a natural patina over time. Apply a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil before extended storage to help prevent corrosion.
Handle Care
Wipe the stabilized walnut handle with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid prolonged water exposure, harsh cleaning agents, and extreme temperatures.
Sharpening & Maintenance
Maintain the cutting edge using sharpening stones or an appropriate precision sharpening system. Avoid prying, twisting, striking hard materials, or using the knife as a substitute for tools it was not designed to replace.
Storage
Store the knife clean and completely dry in a protective location. Avoid prolonged storage in damp leather or other moisture-retaining materials. Never place in a dishwasher.
Design
- Blade Geometry: A 3.625-inch drop-point blade with a high flat grind and lightly convex apex, designed for controlled cuts and working-edge durability.
- Steel: Certified 52100 high-carbon steel, with a prototype hardness target of 60–61 HRC.
- Balance: Tapered full-tang construction removes unnecessary handle weight, targeting a balance point at or just behind the choil.
- Handle: Stabilized American black walnut, black G10 liners, and two solid brass pins combine hand comfort with restrained detailing.
- Proportions: An 8.250-inch overall length provides practical reach in a compact, manageable form.
- Identity: Individually numbered production is planned to document each object's place within the Cossatot founding collection.
Issue 001 · Field
FIELD
NO. 1
The founding Cossatot knife. Hand-forged for the work that happens beyond the house.
PROTOTYPE 01
FINAL FORM IN DEVELOPMENT
PRIVATE RELEASE FORTHCOMING
THE OBJECT
001 / 004
THE KNIFE THAT
STARTS THE HOUSE.
Field No. 1 is a singular working knife reduced to what matters: edge, balance, grip, and the quiet assurance of an object made correctly.
Its compact proportions keep it useful all day. Its materials are chosen to age with evidence—not to remain untouched in a drawer.
NOTHING EXTRA.
NOTHING UNRESOLVED.
The first prototype establishes the proportions and performance targets. Final production details will be frozen only after field testing.
OVERALL LENGTH
8.250 IN
BLADE LENGTH
3.625 IN
BLADE STEEL
CERTIFIED 52100
TARGET HARDNESS
60–61 HRC
BLADE PROFILE
DROP POINT
GRIND
HIGH FLAT · LIGHTLY CONVEX APEX
CONSTRUCTION
TAPERED FULL TANG
HANDLE
STABILIZED AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT
LINERS
BLACK G10
HARDWARE
TWO SOLID BRASS PINS
BALANCE
AT OR JUST BEHIND THE CHOIL
ISSUE
INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED
001
The geometry
SMALL ENOUGH TO CARRY. ENOUGH KNIFE TO MATTER.
A 3.625-inch drop-point blade gives Field No. 1 the reach for real work without turning it into a burden. The handle is proportioned for a full, confident grip; the balance sits at—or just behind—the choil.
Certified 52100 steel is heat-treated toward 60–61 HRC, then given a high flat grind and a lightly convex apex for a durable working edge.
THE STANDARD
FOUR DECISIONS
BUILT AROUND THE HAND.PROVEN BY USE.
BALANCE
The tapered tang removes needless weight and brings the center of gravity back to the hand.
GRIP
A palm-filling walnut handle shaped for security without the bulk or hard edges of a tactical tool.
CONTINUANCE
A numbered object, documented by its material, maker, and date—and intended to remain in service.