Bradford Guardian 3

Knifeoholic · Oct 9, 2016

Hello all! I've been looking for another good EDC fixed blade, and this knife seems to be calling my name! However before I pull the trigger, I'd like to hear some feed back on them from anyone who has one. Any info will help. And if someone has a picture of one in hand, that would be superb! Thanks!

Nfd538 · Oct 9, 2016

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Size next to a Domino

In hand like you asked 👍

Ironbut · Oct 9, 2016

I have a G3 & am very happy with it. I hardly ever carry a folder anymore since I got the Bradford. It conceals easily with the supplied horozontal sheath, or there are several kydex options available.

Crossdraw in kydex, with Spyderco clip:

Crossdraw in a Bark River sheath:

It looks huge in the pics, but any of the above carry options conceal easily with an untucked t-shirt.

yeuhs · Oct 9, 2016

Love mine...

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Ironbut · Oct 9, 2016

I like that Wharnie yeuhs! It's on my "list."

Nfd538 · Oct 9, 2016

Yeuhs, did you get those CF scales from Bradford?

Nfd538 · Oct 9, 2016

The G3, G4 and G6 😎

Manowar1980 · Oct 9, 2016

:thumbup:Awesome

Manowar1980 · Oct 9, 2016

palonej · Oct 9, 2016

My only fixed blade and as a work knife it is outstanding!! Love the sheath!
Joe

Ironbut · Oct 9, 2016

Bradford Customer Service is great, too. When I wanted a G3, I didn't see exactly what I wanted from any of the on-line knife stores at the time. I called Bradford & told Brad what blade, blade material, finish, & scales I was looking for; hoping he might have one available. He told me he didn't have one made up, but could put one together. I placed my order, he put it together & shipped it that afternoon.

yeuhs · Oct 9, 2016

Nfd538 said:
Yeuhs, did you get those CF scales from Bradford?

Yep... I just checked and they're still available... $60 for the cf 3d Scales

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Knifeoholic · Oct 9, 2016

Thanks much everyone! Really appreciate all of the feedback and the pictures! Now my order clicking finger is gettin real itchy! It will be put to good use for sure, I'd really like to try the N690!

unbrokenchain33 · Oct 9, 2016

I own this one, beautiful and awesome!

Knifeoholic · Oct 9, 2016

I noticed on the Bradford site that it says they're made with M390, but the site I'm ordering from says N690. Have they switched steels? I only see M390 and a CPM-3V Sprint available on Bradford site.

NDJeep · Oct 9, 2016

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T.K.C. · Oct 9, 2016

What great looking knives!! I WILL have to get one of those, hopefully in that cool green color.

Llasi · Oct 9, 2016

A really useful and quality knife.

Deinos · Oct 9, 2016

Knifeoholic said:
I noticed on the Bradford site that it says they're made with M390, but the site I'm ordering from says N690. Have they switched steels? I only see M390 and a CPM-3V Sprint available on Bradford site.

They haven't switched steels. All 3 steels are available, depending on where you are ordering it.

Just guessing, you would have to ask the man himself, but I assumed N690 was added as a way to get cost down to get guardians into more hands. Not a bad steel. Hear it is very similar to VG10 as far as toughness, edge retention, etc. Some sites like "the big river" only carry the N690.

highestpoint · Oct 9, 2016

Really love mine I got from ndjeep (thanks again for the deal). Made me decide I wanted to pick up a wharnie along with a 4, 5 and a 6. Only complaint I have is that when in the sheath not enough of the handle sticks out but could easily be fixed with a lanyard that I've been holding off on making. Retention is good though.