Dan, I didn't get the companion...I wish I had now but the money was alot just to begin with, but I see why. It handles AWSOME. I like the handle design. You will see this I am sure on one of mine at some point. You can realy choke up on it wich I like to do so thats why I really like the design.
This one will be a user for sure. I will let my big (first blade made by me which now looks well worn in from tromps in the woods with a few 10 yr. olds) blade take a back seat for a LONG time to get this one broke in well. This is defanantly a tool to create shelters and other survival tools one would need. I had a snap pocket added to the sheath so I can put a folder and a wet stone in. Couldn't be more pleased.