End grain
Hard-maple end grain gives the knife a resilient working field while allowing the surface to be renewed many years from now.
River No. 1
$1,000.00
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River No. 1
$1,000.00
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Description
A working surface with a signature of its own.
River No. 1 brings the Cossatot philosophy to one of the most familiar objects in the home. Crafted around the contrast of North American hard maple and black walnut, this substantial cutting board transforms an everyday working surface into an unmistakable expression of material, form, and purpose.
Two flowing walnut bands cross the pale maple surface, capturing a fragment of the Cossatot signature mark. The pattern is integrated into the board's wood construction rather than applied as decoration.
A recessed walnut base creates a subtle floating appearance, while integrated handholds make the substantial form easier to lift and position.
Designed for years of preparation, maintenance, and renewal, River No. 1 is a cutting board intended to become more familiar and beautiful through daily use.
Care
Daily Cleaning
Hand wash with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge after use. Clean the entire exposed cutting surface and rinse thoroughly. Dry immediately with a clean towel, then allow the board to air-dry completely with circulation around its surfaces.
Never place in the dishwasher or leave submerged in water.
Conditioning the Wood
Apply a food-grade mineral oil or a cutting-board conditioner containing food-safe mineral oil and beeswax whenever the wood begins to appear dry. Apply according to the conditioner instructions, allow it to absorb, and remove excess before using the board.
Avoid vegetable or cooking oils that may become rancid over time.
Preventing Movement & Damage
Avoid prolonged exposure to standing water, extreme heat, direct sunlight, and dramatic humidity changes. Never place hot cookware directly onto the board.
Clean and sanitize appropriately after preparing raw meat, poultry, or seafood to prevent cross-contamination.
Long-Term Maintenance
Fine cutting marks and natural changes in the wood are expected. With appropriate maintenance, the working surface can be professionally resurfaced when necessary. Use only food-contact-safe finishes when restoring the board.
Design
- Working Surface: North American hard maple is selected for its durability, restrained color, and suitability for a renewable cutting surface. End-grain construction is part of the current prototype design.
- Signature Pattern: Two flowing American black walnut bands create a cropped interpretation of the Cossatot SS mark.
- Material Integrity: The contrast comes from the hardwoods themselves, without staining, decorative resin, or metal crossing the cutting face.
- Substantial Proportions: A prototype size of approximately 20 × 15 × 2.25 inches provides a generous preparation surface.
- Floating Foundation: A recessed black walnut plinth creates a subtle shadow line beneath the board.
- Handling: Undercut grips on both short ends make the substantial board easier to lift, while gently eased edges improve comfort.
- The Cossatot Cut: A distinctive clipped front-right corner connects the board to the wider founding collection.
- Renewable Finish: A food-contact-safe oil and wax finish is planned to allow continued conditioning and maintenance throughout the board's life.
Issue 001 · Table
RIVER
NO. 1
An American-hardwood cutting board built to work every day and remain on the counter when the work is done.
PROTOTYPE 01
FINAL FORM IN DEVELOPMENT
PRIVATE RELEASE FORTHCOMING
THE OBJECT
004 / 004
A WORKING SURFACE
WITH A SIGNATURE.
River No. 1 begins with the familiar proportion of a serious butcher block, then gives it a form that belongs unmistakably to Cossatot.
Pale hard maple carries the daily cutting. Two black-walnut bands cross it from edge to edge, revealing only the central movement of an oversized SS mark.
WOOD ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
These dimensions establish the first fabrication target. Final block geometry, adhesive, finish schedule, stability, and cleanability will be frozen only after a full-use prototype.
OVERALL
20.00 × 15.00 × 2.25 in
Working field
North American hard maple
River pattern
American black walnut
Construction
Five-part edge-to-edge glue-up
Signature
Oversized SS fragment
Corner detail
Cossatot Cut · front right
Base
Recessed black-walnut shadow plinth
Lift
0.375 in visual reveal
Handling
Undercut grips · both short ends
Edges
Gently eased for hand comfort
Finish
Food-contact-safe oil and wax
Target mass
18–22 lb assembled
001
The design language
THE RIVER IS THE STRUCTURE.
The mark is deliberately larger than the board. Only its central movement crosses the surface, and each walnut band begins and ends at an outside edge. The five sections can be cut to mating curves and joined edge to edge—never routed into enclosed pockets.
A walnut shadow base gives the board a deliberate stance and a natural place for the hands. The clipped front-right corner repeats the Cossatot Cut used across the founding objects.
THE STANDARD
FOUR DECISIONS
Recognizable from the room.Honest under the knife.
The mark
Two continuous walnut bands carry a cropped fragment of the Cossatot SS mark from edge to edge—recognizable, structural, and free of enclosed inlay.
The stance
A recessed walnut base lifts the working mass into a quiet shadow line. Undercut grips make a substantial board easier to move.
CONTINUANCE
No stain, resin, or metal crosses the cutting face. The board can be cleaned, re-oiled, resurfaced, and kept in daily service.