Gerstner Field Chest

Gerstner Field Chest

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Gerstner Field Chest

Gerstner Field Chest

Our exclusive Best Made Field Chest - built by the esteemed Gerstner & Sons in Dayton, Ohio, and designed in collaboration with legendary illustrator and artist Ross MacDonald - takes inspiration from an original chest owned by inventor and adventurer Robert Edison Fulton. Constructed from American cherry with hand-fitted joinery, brass hardware, and 6-oz. leather (the same used for our axe blade guards), this chest is a paragon of skilled craftsmanship. With 12 uniquely sized drawers, it offers a tailored space for every implement, from precision hand tools to fly-tying supplies. A book cubby and storage inside the doors hold essential reference manuals of the trade or cherished first editions. Knurled brass knobs adorn the lower drawers and the upper drawers have library pulls with card slots, for the simple pleasure of orderly identification. The centerpiece clock is custom-made in Germany to Best Made specifications and the paneling behind swings open to reveal a secret compartment (we couldn't resist). As part of our exclusive Best Made Collection, Gerstner's exquisite piece is emblazoned with our classic motifs - the Famous Red sash and laser-etched BMC ruler. The Field Chest is impeccably built to house the items that bring to life our most passionate pursuits.

From the Archive, originally released Oct. 2019

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27.25"h x 26"w x 12"d
4" width side pulls
12 Unique drawers plus a secret compartment behind the clock
Best Made ruler scale laser-etched
Book shelf cubby
Two vertical storage cubbies on doors
Brass lift handles on sides
Charcoal felt lined drawers and doors
6 oz. blade guard leather panel on flat surface
Leather straps inside door
Machined knurled brass knobs on lower drawers
Library pulls on upper drawer slots with name cards slots
Custom German-made Best Made Co. clock
Locking front doors
Wood lined drawers
American Cherry Wood
Polished brass hardware throughout
Felt lined compartments for moisture and abrasion protection
Leather
Made in the USA

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