New Blade... Bradford Guardian3

NDJeep

NDJeep

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Awhile back, I asked for suggestions for a small fixed blade for horizontal carry and I received several great recommendations.
I bought a Sog Snarl and an ESEE Candiru but then took a closer look at one suggestion... a Bradford Guardian3. I've been AWOL from BFs due to a crazy busy life and took a break right about when Bradford Knives hit the scene so these were new to me.
Needless to say, I became an instant fan, like many others. I ordered this G3 with all stock parts but Id never seen this exact combo before. There could be identical's, doesn't really matter. Brads personal attention and excellent customer service was appreciated. A G4 is next eventually but I'm digging this one. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Guardian3 CPM-3V
False Edge Grind
Ghost Scales
Nimbus Finish (tumbled DLC)
Black Fasteners
Black Leather Horizontal Sheath

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I've owned the Gatsby from Bradford Knives, but nothing from the guardian line. However, I met them at the 2015 BLADE and they were very nice and personable. I look forward to getting more knives from them.
 
Love that blade Jeep!!! I don't have any fixed blades......this one will be my first!! Trying to find it in Patriot blue with the same blade finish as yours.
Awesome blade.....enjoy!
Joe
 
palonej said:
Love that blade Jeep!!! I don't have any fixed blades......this one will be my first!! Trying to find it in Patriot blue with the same blade finish as yours.
Awesome blade.....enjoy!
Joe
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Well if you can't find an existing one at a dealer you can get it directly from Bradford Knives website...and if your exact preference is not seen there they can just build it and ship it. Thats what they did for me.
 
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That's a great choice for a daily carry FB. I really like the combination of blackwashed blade and green scales. Brad's G3s are cutting machines. They just don't quit. With that leather horizontal sheath, they're as comfortable for me to wear as my Doziers, and that's as good as it gets AFAIC.

My latest G3 is a flat ground stonewashed 3V blade with black CF scales. I enjoy carrying that one as much as any other small FB I've ever carried.
 
NDJeep said:
Well if you can't find an existing one at a dealer you can get it directly from Bradford Knives website...and if your exact preference is not seen there they can just build it and ship it. Thats what they did for me.
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Checking it out now......can't seem to find one anywhere.
Thank you!
Joe
 
palonej said:
Checking it out now......can't seem to find one anywhere.
Thank you!
Joe
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Ya, Ive seen Patriot Blue scaled G3s with a stonewashed blade and with the black DLC coating. Havent seen it in Nimbus but it'll look great. They can do it.
 
Exactly what I E mailed them about just now bro!
Pumped!!
Joe
 
dalefuller said:
My latest G3 is a flat ground stonewashed 3V blade with black CF scales. I enjoy carrying that one as much as any other small FB I've ever carried.
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Nice...!
Ya, I considered waiting till the next batch of FFG but couldnt wait 😀 And I do like the beefiness of the FE version.
 
E mailed Brad last night through the web site.....he got back to me this morning. The Patriot blue was not available on the site. Brad is hooking me up with a 3v in Patriot blue with Nimbus finish!
Awesome service and a cool dude to chat with!
This won't be my last blade from him.....love dealing with the little guys that care!!
Thanks Jeep for pointing me in the right direction!!
Now for the wait!!
Joe
 
palonej said:
E mailed Brad last night through the web site.....he got back to me this morning. The Patriot blue was not available on the site. Brad is hooking me up with a 3v in Patriot blue with Nimbus finish!
Awesome service and a cool dude to chat with!
This won't be my last blade from him.....love dealing with the little guys that care!!
Thanks Jeep for pointing me in the right direction!!
Now for the wait!!
Joe
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Lets see it when ya get it...
 
You'll get sick of seeing it my friend!! Really pumped for this one!! Impressed how quickly Brad got back to me and hooked me up with exactly what I wanted!
Joe


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Excellent choice! Those jade scales look great. Great pics too!

Though I have not used N690 and my G3 is in M390, I would pay the extra to get 3v over N690. 3v is just about the bees knees.
 
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