New Breeden knife,sheath and Wildcraft Kit carrier.

[sicily02]

Hi all,
For about a month now I have been using a shoulder carry bag by Eagle Creek. Well that is what the tag on the bag says LOL. Here is what it looks like when I carry it.

Here is what I carry in it.

In this pic the survival kit is all packed up in the little black pouch.

Here is what it looks like packed up but with out the flap buckled like in the next pic.

My bag with contents weighs in at 7 pounds and 11 oz s.

Now for the new knife and sheath that I made up over last weekend.
I have made several knives for customers that wanted a 3.75" long blade and 4 to 4.5" long handle. Well after handling the knives that were for them I came to really like the blade length of 3.75" with a 4.25" handle. That blade length and handle length out of all the smaller knives that I have made so far, for others and myself, I feel is just perfect for me. It just flows if you have been fortunte to have found your perfect blade length and handle length you know what I mean. This knife is a Pathfinder design but with a curvy handle where the fingers touch. Here is a few pics of it.

In hand shot. In the back ground you can see the old sheath with the upswept shape of the leather sheath. I have replaced that sheath with the sheath that has a rounded look and a firesteel pouch to it.

I went for hike today and while Kelly Girl sniffed in a rabbits home area. I grabed a stick and shaved up a fuzz stick while waiting on Kelly to move on to another area. The blade thickness is 3/32" and I think it shaved this stick pretty good.

Now onto the sheath and how I carry it on the sling of my kit. About a month back I had a fellow contact me on making him a pathfinder with the same type of spects but a regular Pathfinder handle and he wanted 1/8" thick steel. Well like I said after making a few of them with that blade length and shape and handle length I decided that I was going tomake me one to when I had the time. Normally I make sheaths that are fold over type. But this guy asked if I would make another design. He sent a drawing to me. After looking at it. I starting to make it up and then got it all made up. I knew right then and there that I was going to make me one. This type of sheath you can carry vertical and horizontal. Here is a pic of it.



I decided to carry this new knife and sheath on my shoulder strap. I can carry it right in front of my chest or slide it down and carry it under my left arm. Here is a pic of the chest carry at a angle. I love this type of carry.

Unless I look down or think about it I can not even tell it is there. It just rides so nice like that and is so easy to get at. I wish I had thought to make this type of sheath up long ago.

Since I carry my new knife and sheath like this now I took out the other fixed blade that I was carring in the bag and I took off the swiss army knfe that I was carrying on the sling to. I do have plans to make another sheath this week but with a spearish type point so I could carry my knife right or left handed in the vertical and horizontal postion.

I know some might not like to carry there gear like this, but so far for me I really like to carry my kit this way.

Thanks for looking.

 

[kgd]

That is a neat looking blade Bryan. I really like the sheath! I bet that this configuration keeps the sheath a bit tighter to the body too. What I really like about this new sheath style is it has lower bulk, so slipping it into a jacket pocket is easier as you don't have the wrap around loop sticking out.

Well, next time I get myself a Breeden, I might just asked for a modified sheath

 

[Marcelo Cantu]

That is a sweet design Bryan! I'm digging your kit too. Do those little pots, mug and guyot all nest together?

 

[sicily02]

Hi Ken, thanks. I really am liking this design more and more as I use it and the knife to LOL. You are right it sits flater and and just seems to snug my knife even more than the folder over sheaths do. I can hardly wait to make up a couple more of the knives like this but with osage and bocote for the handles. I had a couple stop into the shop to day to have a knife made for there son for his graduation present. Well when the husband was telling me what he wanted for his sons knife. I offered him this knew knife for a handle feel and then he handed it to his wife she spoke up and said wow I really like this one to. I then handed her,kathy's pathfinder to since it has smaller handle scales. I could tell that she liked it and an then she turned to her husband and said " I think I want one a knife made to and one like this "
He turned to his wife and with a twinkle in his eye. He says to his wife Lets get our sons first and then we will look at getting yours. Deal she says.
I have had more women tell me that the smaller pathfinder just feels so good to them. I like it to, but when I have several ladies tell me that. I think wow LOL. But to most women a knife is just a knife. But after holding a pathfinder you can tell from the moment they grab hold of it that it catches there attention. It really is a good feeling knife.
I for got to say in my post I will be offering that type of sheath to.

Marcelo yes they all do. I have several of the snow peak mini solo kits
I took a cup from on of the others that I have and put in on top of the
guyot. It really works pretty slick. I have a the SS bottle and the a pot with lid and 2 cups. here is a couple of pics of the set up. I put the bottle in the pot then put the cup under the pot and then put the other cup on the top of the bottle.

Serperated.

Here in this pic I just have a few things unpacked with this kit.

Besides haveing two cups and a pot/w lid I can also use the bottle to boil up water if need be.

Also if I have a fire going some time and one of you from here on the forums stops by I will be able to offer you your own cup of coco. I see in some kits that people post here in the forums. That they do not have a cup some kind. Also in my area, being able to offer a cup of joe is just plain old being neighborly. LOL

Bryan

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Who did you have model that thing? I thought Magnussen and Doc were un-handsome! WHEW!

You might give Freddy Kruger a nightmare on HIS street!

TF

 

[cmgray]

Bryan that sheath is awesome. LOL. I love the way it rides real snug to you in any position. Looks like it could use a firesteel loop. LOL . I like the sling idea too.

 

[Rotte]

Cool. I like the new sheath. And always a good idea to have plenty of handle on a knife, that one looks good. :thumbup:

How secure would the knife be if carried horizontally on a belt? I'd hate to lose one of your knives!

 

[Diomedes Industries]

I love the idea of a belt carry two position sheath in the same design. I think if you form fitted the sheath well - it would fit in a way that would not risk loosing the knife.

I think the PSK is great too. Not too big - but packs a LOT of stuff.

TF

 

[sicily02]

LOL TF that is my good side wait till you see the other LOL Oh and I tought Fredy how to be scary LOL He did ok in them shows.

CM Gray Thanks, but it was your design and man I give you the credit for it. Thanks for giving me the oppertunity to make that design for you and the knife to LOL. I can hardly wait to see your pics when you get them posted.
Just before checking back in on BF. I was making up another pattern with a spearish type point for being able to carry a knife with right or left carry but in the same sheath. and with only one belt loop. yea I am going to add a fire steel loop. Chris I will be making you up one with A fire steel loop. Damn I for got. I will get it made up and send it out to you Friday. LOL I can not believe I did that. LOL Well any ways. Thanks for reminding me

Rotte thanks, yep I would rather have a little blade then a little handle. 4.25" just fits me so well. I just love. I tell ya this knife fits real tight. you could be tipped upside down and shook and this knife is not comming out.
It is pretty form fitting.

CM Gray how does your knife fit in your sheath like this.

Take care all and thanks for the comments on this knife sheath and kit LOL

Bryan

 

[Shotgun]

That knife is pretty cool. It reminds me of a Nessmuk but with the hump cut off. I was wondering how you're attaching your knives to the pack strap? I'm looking to strap a GB mini in a similar manner.

 

[sicily02]

shot gun thanks yea the pathfinder is kind of like nessmuk like you said. It really is several knives in one. I had thoughts on what I wanted and was able to make it up.
are you going to make your sheath yourself ? If you need some help just e-mail me at tacklebreeden@yahoo.com I might be able to help you some.

CM Gray I sent you a e-mail and a pm. I am heading to bed now so chat with all in the thursday.


Bryan

 

[Wandering_About]

I really like that new handle on the Pathfinder blade shape. The standard Pathfinder handle just doesn't quite do it for me. That sheath looks pretty cool, too. I could see something like that being useful for backpacking so you can mount the knife on the pack somewhere instead of having to take the pack off and dig for it.

Bryan's a pretty scary looking dude for sure, just wait until you meet him in person! It's fortunate I'm also a pretty scary looking guy, otherwise I might not have as many knives from Bryan as I do!

 

[udtjim]

Great stuff for sure. Make me wish for spring. Can I ship you a couple tons of snow? We could sure spare it. I think come spring, Grand Forks is going to end up in Canada compliments of the Red River of the North.

 

[Rockywolf]

I have a bag from Eddie Bauer that is almost identical to yours. I like it a lot! I need to get a guyot bottle and snow peak now. The knife is excellent! Bigger, fatter handles are my favorite.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

You taught Freddy how to scare! LOL!

TF

 

[jds1]

Nice kit pics Bryan. I like the "curvy handled" Pathfinder too. :thumbup:

Jeff

 

[sicily02]

Hi all. Good thursday morning to you all.


TF thanks. yep the little shoulder pack does work pretty good and LOL it does hold a few things LOL Yea if the sheath is fitted and formed it really holds a my knife secure. As to the teaching of Fredy to be scary Yep I tought him every thing about being scary .

Hi Rocket bomb thanks. yes this handle is comfy on this pathfinder but I still like the other way to. As to the sheath for back packing. I was contacted by a couple of backpackers from Co. and I made them up a sheath for horizontal carry and they reported back that it worked for the way they carry there knives and packs. This new sheath ( Thanks to CM Gray for his drawing of it) looks better and I think will sit so much flatter. One fellow contacted me about getting another one all ready. So when he gets his hope fully it will ride and sit better and be better LOL
LOL Brent you are not scary LOL. Belive me I know scary LOL

UDT Jim, Thanks but no thanks we are not accetping snow here in Neb. LOL
I think you will see some really good flooding when spring comes. In that case though that will be a good time to come down here and visit me LOL
We can talk knives and make knives and just have a grand old time:thumbup:



Rockywolf thanks, The handles are not that big I used 1/4" scales and not
3/8" but it sure feels good to me. LOL Yea Kathy was using this shoulder bag for a bout a week then she went on to another kind. She trades bags out like she does purses LOL Well I swiped it and put the contents from my other shoulder system kit and put it in this one. So far I like it alot I have been using it for about a month now. so far no regrets yet. I would like to get one form the deluth co. Maybe in time.
Do you have a pic of the Eddie bower one that you have?
Yep I just love my Snow Peaks. I think they work great and use mine with a fire at 2 times a week when out on walks with kelly girl. I have 3 places that I have fires at here on the farm. Where I have the time to start a fire and have a cup of coco or two while Kelly is sniffing out rabbits and what ever in the parrie grass before Kelly starts to move on with here walk.

Take care all

Bryan

 

[RescueRiley]

nice stuff...is that your edc bag??? if so props to you, that's preparedness..add a bedroll and a ponch and that's about all of my camping gear.

 

[sicily02]

Jds1 Thanks

RR yes, it is. I carry this every day. It just goes with my every where, wether in the car or just for a walk/hike with kelly girl. The whole bag with contents is less than 8 pounds and the is with a full canteen of water in it. Yep if I added a bedroll and poncho to it and some more food. LOL I could have a pretty good sleep out. I do carry a heat sheat and that is what I would use as my tarp/slash poncho roof of some kind. Build a frame and tie it up. They really work good enough to keep the rain off. Yes they can tear easy if not taken care of but they do work if they are taken care of. I do have in there now several cups of coco and then I have several packests of ramon noodle mix so I could have a few cups of good tasting drinks for a day or two. If I were to get lost or something. At night I set my kit by my side of the bed and then put my hatchet that I made in a pocket this bag has. here is a pic of it.

I get up in the morning and put my pants on then grab my hatchet and put in between my belt and pants like this.

I carry this little hatchet every day now. I have always liked hatchets and chopping. so many of them out there did not fit just right but when I made this one I was and still am so ticlked with it and the way it cuts and chops.
I can seven put it into the mayo jar and then spread my mayo on my bread LOL Yes I have tried it and no I did not tell kathy about it. She would have a fit I think. I have chopped old deer bones for Kelly girl my little hatchet. LOL
while Kathy was present at the time of the bone cutting with old flesh still on the bone but Kelly thought it was still good LOL Kathy was like Yuck I can not believe kelly eats that. Hope fully she does not read this thread. LOL
Yes I did wash my hatchet off before getting the mayo but still. LOL,

I have for years carried something like this set up in way or another. Never this many ways of being able to carry as many metal cups and stuff like that I just started that last year but I have also ways carried canteen cups the steel ones for, Well I can not tell you when I did not I guess LOL In my younger days I carried a shoulder bag that I made up from a military butt pack and then carried a wool blanket and a military sleeping bag cover and tarp that was in the garage and I used to take off for a day or so. I walked down old railroad trail and then camped under a bridge that had a little creek that ran under it and with few soups and cans of of this or that some hotdogs ane even a few potatos. I always had firewood there stacked up and of corse my dried plants stalks LOL that I used for kindling to get my fires going. man when I think about it that was almost 20 years back. I can not tell you how many nights I stayed there but is was many. I was just out of the Marines then. Take off on a Friday and then back on monday for work.

I should mention that I did not have my little U-dig-it shovel in the pic I never leave home with out that litte gem.
digging for arrowheads and what not it just awesome for that. I used to carry, like I said a but pack with a plastic canteen and metal cup under it and some times I would carry another canteen cup on the top of the the canteen to so they were really facing each other but with the plastic canteen sandwiched in between the metal cups. I did not use the Ti stuff back then like I do now. I also did not carry the knives like I do now either I carried a cold steel recon scout and it cut chopped and fuzzed sticks and cut up my food. it did every thing I needed it to do while camping. I did some thimes carry my estwing axe with the blue rubberish handle though. and if I needed to do fine work ( carving ) did it with my Swiss army knife called the rucksack. LOL it all worked. I still like my set up now better LOL
but I do remember the times back then with that older gear shall we say.

any ways got a couple of sheaths to work on and one knife ( rocket bombs
Lick knife ) so chat with you later,

Bryan

 

[sicily02]

Hi all,

Here is the sheath that I made up to day for the knife and sheath that I posted pics of yesterday. It has a rounded look instead othe the upswept shape like the other sheath. I added a firesteel pouch for a fire steel with a
orange handle to LOL . I like the pouch for a firesteel over the loop because several years ago I lost a firesteel rod from the handle. I still had the handle tied off the belt loop of my sheth. I noticed the firesteel was out of it's loop and I thought what. Then I noticed that the rod was gone. It had come un glued and fell through the loop. Well when I started making sheaths. I knew for me anyways that I was going to make firesteel pouchs for my personal sheath. Well to the pics.
Here is the new one that I made today. I took the pic with the new sheath on my strap of my shoulder bag.

I really like the new rounded look than the upswept one I made several days back.
Here is a pic of the old one.

What do you think?

Bryan