Bradford Guardian 3.5 is available

[N4SIR]

Exactly this. I’ve been asking Uncle E to design a BK14 with the longer Izula 2 scales for years.
At least Bradford was listening.

heres a pic of a bk 14 and an izula both with izula scales

 

[Puleio]

The 3.5 looks like a good idea. I like the Guardian 3, but I had to "dumb down" the blade immediately in front of the choil because I nicked my index finger a couple times while getting a grip on it, after taking it out of the sheath. I can't be the only one who's had that problem. (Or am I?)

I nicked myself several times on the front edge of the choil on my Guardian3. Rather than softening the edge there, I just taught myself not to do that anymore (pain is a great teacher). After the first few weeks (and a number of nicks), my hand figured out where NOT to grab the knife and everything has been fine since.

As far as the Guardian3.5 goes.... I am seriously considering one as soon as the discretionary spending fund says I can... The trick will be either getting my wife on board . . . or sneaking it past her (ha ha... like that works).

Then again, I have a regular Guardian3, and the Warnie has been catching my eye too. Lots to ponder and not enough green to cover everything.

Enjoy.

 

[GatorMedic]

I was really hoping it’d be 3.5 inch blade along with the new handle design. If it had been I’d probably be buying one. Unfortunate miss for me

 

[Cereal_killer]

Waiting on the 4.5!

 

[lieferung]

I could be wrong but isn't the G3 a 3.5 inch blade already? It's one of the reasons I didn't pick one up (I live in a 3 inch state). So does the '0.5' signify the same blade but with a different handle?

 

[maximus83]

If Ethan came out with a longer handled bk14 with a little longer blade... He's got my money.

Like the BK16?

 

[maximus83]

I could be wrong but isn't the G3 a 3.5 inch blade already?

It is. Specs:
http://bradfordknives.com/guardian-35/423-guardian-35-m390.html

 

[shinyedges]

Like the BK16?

No, like a larger bk11 or 14 but smaller than bk16. I had a bk16 a long time ago, I can't knock it, but I moved it on.

 

[GatorMedic]

I could be wrong but isn't the G3 a 3.5 inch blade already? It's one of the reasons I didn't pick one up (I live in a 3 inch state). So does the '0.5' signify the same blade but with a different handle?

The cutting edge is only 3.0”

 

[maximus83]

No, like a larger bk11 or 14 but smaller than bk16. I had a bk16 a long time ago, I can't knock it, but I moved it on.

In that 'tweener' size, you should seriously check out Lionsteel M4.

 

[shinyedges]

In that 'tweener' size, you should seriously check out Lionsteel M4.

I'll have to eye ball that one.

 

[shinyedges]

In that 'tweener' size, you should seriously check out Lionsteel M4.

The m4 is the right size, but looks like it has the ergonomics of a broom handle to me. I prefer a little more rounding and contours. And if done correctly a deep finger choil is lovely.

 

[emjay4248]

Getting mine on Saturday. Looking forward to it.

 

[maximus83]

The m4 is the right size, but looks like it has the ergonomics of a broom handle to me. I prefer a little more rounding and contours. And if done correctly a deep finger choil is lovely.

Gotcha. That ALMOST sounds like an ESEE 3, then.

 

[shinyedges]

Gotcha. That ALMOST sounds like an ESEE 3, then.

I actually do like the looks of the esee jg3 handle shape.

 

[lieferung]

The cutting edge is only 3.0”

You're right, they drop point is only 3". I was thinking of the sheepsfoot which is 3.5" cutting edge

 

[KAEDC]

I have to admit I have small hands and slim fingers, so I have zero problems with the G3. IMO this is just a G3 with a different handle(since I don;t think you actually get much more, if any, blade length with the G3.5, just a OAL bump) I too am waiting for a "true" 3.5 with the handle design that makes the G3 one of my favorite knives, but without the massive all around scale up that makes the G4 such a different animal for the extra length. How about a G4 Slimline!

 

[maximus83]

but without the massive all around scale up that makes the G4 such a different animal for the extra length. How about a G4 Slimline!

If you want slim, might look at the non-3D replacement scales for the G4, they take the scale width from 0.9" down to 0.59". I've considered that too.

http://bradfordknives.com/replacement-scales/402-g4-replacement-scales.html

 

[KAEDC]

If you want slim, might look at the non-3D replacement scales for the G4, they take the scale width from 0.9" down to 0.59". I've considered that too.

http://bradfordknives.com/replacement-scales/402-g4-replacement-scales.html

I mean in every direction, Blade/Handle height too. The G4 I feel is disproportionately scaled up in every direction for just a 1" blade length increase. I talked briefly with them when I got a G4-V4E. They see the G4 as a camping knife, I want a G4 I can EDC.

 

[Eagle Scout]

The m4 is the right size, but looks like it has the ergonomics of a broom handle to me. I prefer a little more rounding and contours. And if done correctly a deep finger choil is lovely.

Agreed, it does look that way. The blade stock edge is rounded and stands proud around the perimeter of the handle. I could feel it when pushing down into a cut. That and I could not get good retention in kydex, but I'm a home-gamer. Great knife otherwise.