Looking for a 3 1/2" swing guard

Morablades

Morablades

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but all I can find in that size is the Case Cheetah Cub which I am considered buying today. I want to consider other brand options. All of the sudden I am enamored by this pattern. What other brands make a swing guard of this size? Also, can you please tell me your experiences using a swing guard? By all means share your pics as well. Thank you for all your help,

Mora
 
The AG Russell Swing Guard's blade is almost 3-1/2". Made in Germany and the quality is excellent (I own two now).

Canal Street Cutlery makes one. I don't have the measurements handy, but it's about the same size as the AG Russell.

Here's a review I wrote some time ago, comparing the AG Russell to the Canal Street, with photos.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=431947

I picked up one of the Case Ruger Swing Guards back in January. It's very nice also, maybe not as smooth as the AG Russell, but better fit than the Canal Street. Don't have any photos or measurements, but it's about the same size as the others.
 
Here's a scan of that Case Ruger. I don't normally purchase advertising knives, but this was on a super-duper sale.

cheetah-1.jpg


And for those who don't care for chasing links, here's a comparison photo of the AG Russell and Canal Street that I mentioned above:

SwingGuardcomparison1.jpg
 
Mora,
I have bought 10 of the Case Cheetah Cubs in the last year and F&F has been great. I prefer the smaller Cub also. They can be bought very resonable on the auction site if you are not in a hurry. I have a good friend who is buying the larger Cheetahs also.
 
I'm fond of swing guards too, think they are all a little longer than 3-1/2" though. pictured are hubertus, al mar, queen, case, ll bean. might be one or 2 more around here somewheres.
 
Great pics and advice guys. Thanks again for the help. I am most likely going to go for the Case Cheetah Cub. Perfect size for my needs. With a large multitool on my belt I haven't seen the need for anything over 3 1/2"
 
...I haven't seen the need for anything over 3 1/2"
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The cutting edge on each of mine posted above is about 3-1/8", with overall lengths close to 4-1/4".
 
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