My new knife from Bryan Breeden: The Field Companion

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Preacher Man

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Bryan brought my design to life in the Breeden Field Companion. The knife is made from 1/8 thick O-1 stock. The blade is 3.25" with a 4" leather-wrapped handle. It has the superb Breeden heat treatment and tempering and the signature Breeden modified convex edge. It feels very comfortable and nimble in hand. Brian was working into making my design for The Pitirre (knife still to come) when in the process I liked one of the in-between stages. The result is the Breeden Field Companion.

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I wanted a somewhat short knife to serve as a field companion for larger blades, but also to serve as a stand alone field/utility knife. I decided to call it the Breeden Field Companion in reference to Bryan's superb workmanship, and the fact that the knife is not really a camp knife, but a field knife. I wanted a strong and not to broad (angle wise) point for drilling, and a short, subtle belly; basically I wanted versatility. The knife has jimping for the thumb and near the point for very fine work holding the knife by the spine. The hole near the blade serves as an anchor point for the middle finger when in this hold.

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Something else I wanted was a wrapped handle, but not the traditional "all around" wrap. I came up with the hole pattern for the wrap I wanted, and Bryan patiently brought it to reality. Bryan made two sheaths for the BFC, one tan and one coyote.

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This is to match the coyote sheath of the Lord Greystoke, and the new "pants" Bryan made for it.

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Bryan also made a really nice piggyback setup for the Lord Greystoke and the Field Companion.

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Great design buddy, you really can't go wrong with anything Bryan makes eh !
 
I recently got a Red Rock Rover Sling Bag, which quickly became my favorite hiking bag.

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The sheath of the Field Companion is the perfect size for the pocket in the bag sling. I carry the Companion in the sling pocket, which is actually very convenient.

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Although it was not my intention when designing the knife, changing the handle from leather to textured Micarta or G10 would make it into a great skinning knife. Oh, and it works great making feather sticks.

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What can I say, Bryan is a true wizard with steel.
 
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Good looking blade. I like the wrap on the handle, it's unique, not many are anymore.
 
very nice. I just got my completed pictures today. hopefully my piggyback set up will be here this week. I can't wait. it was your thread that got me hooked :)

congrats on another sexy breeden blade.
 
WOW, Preacher Man, great pics, I really love the fuzzies you made. I really like that little pack you got to. I love sling type bags.
What a great way to be able to carry your smaller knife in that pocket.
Thanks for the kind words. But it was your design thoughts that really made the knife a neat look:thumbup:.


Well take care all and Edgar have fun with them knives,

Bryan
 
Originally posted by TheGame

Good looking blade. I like the wrap on the handle, it's unique, not many are anymore.
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Thank you. My first design for the handle wrapping required a milling machine, which Bryan doesn't have. He asked me to re-think in a way he could do it using drill bits. I sent him several patterns and we agreed on this one (some of my patterns risked weakening the integrity of the handle). Needless to say, Bryan was more than patient and accommodating with me in making the knife and bringing my design to life. (Bryan, you are the Man. :thumbup: ) At first I was concerned the holes might be too small for the number of coils I wanted to go through each, but it turned out fine. If it looks good, it is the result of Bryan's outstanding workmanship more than anything else.
 
grunt soldier said:
very nice. I just got my completed pictures today. hopefully my piggyback set up will be here this week. I can't wait. it was your thread that got me hooked :)

congrats on another sexy breeden blade.
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I can tell you one thing, you are going to love it. Bryan o=not only makes great knives, he's good with Kydex too. I don't have any of his leather sheaths yet, though.
 
sicily02 said:
WOW, Preacher Man, great pics, I really love the fuzzies you made. I really like that little pack you got to. I love sling type bags.
What a great way to be able to carry your smaller knife in that pocket.
Thanks for the kind words. But it was your design thoughts that really made the knife a neat look:thumbup:.


Well take care all and Edgar have fun with them knives,

Bryan
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Thank you, Bryan. I couldn't be happier with the knife. This weekend I was at a Cub Scouts camping and carried the Breeden Field Companion as a neck knife. I had some really nice comments on the design and your workmanship.
 
I own a couple of his leather sheaths too :) they are nice also, but I'm betting on the piggy back set up :) thanks for the words and thoughts. you have a great combo there sir.
 
Preacher ... it was your post looking for a dedicated chopper that led me to Mr. Breeden and now I am on the list for a Lord Greystoke of my own. Hopefully only a couple more months to go. From what I've heard and seen on these forums Mr. Breeden is a very talented craftsman ... great design and execution on the field knife!
 
LG&M said:
Nice, I hope you get years of fun & woods walking with it.
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Thank you.

grunt soldier said:
I own a couple of his leather sheaths too :) they are nice also, but I'm betting on the piggy back set up :) thanks for the words and thoughts. you have a great combo there sir.
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Eventually I may have to get one of his leather sheaths; his work is simply fantastic. I really like that combo, and sure just as much as you are going to like and enjoy yours.

droptyne said:
Preacher ... it was your post looking for a dedicated chopper that led me to Mr. Breeden and now I am on the list for a Lord Greystoke of my own. Hopefully only a couple more months to go. From what I've heard and seen on these forums Mr. Breeden is a very talented craftsman ... great design and execution on the field knife!
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Bryan is a class act, and a very skilled bladesmith. You are really going to enjoy the Lord Greystoke, I know I do. Thank your for the kind words on the knife.
 
Preacher Man I like that knife that you came up with. :thumbup:Boy that Bryan Guy who ever he is did a great job on it.:D

thanks for posting.
 
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