Sabre vs False Edge (Swedge)

Bradford said:
Funny update, these blades are now released and the Sabre's are going moving 6-4 over the swedge! Just thought you might want a real time update :)
-Brad
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Hot damn those look good! One day when I get the funds I think I'm gonna make one of those my first EDC fixed blade. Glad to hear they are moving well. I eyeball em every time I browse bladehq. Keep up the good work 👍
 
I have to say, I like them both. I like the swedge maybe 1 millionth of a percent better.
 
Does anybody have some size comparison pics to common folders? Or a size comparison between a Guardian 3 and Guardian 4?
 
Kyle_4 said:
Both..thanks!
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Brad has some good shots of both on Instagram (bradfordusa) and someone tagged him with the 3 & 4 together.
here is my 3 with my 3.5" F3. I have XL hands and it is a 3.5 finger grip for me. The 3 is definitely on the small side of fixed blades but it has tons of cutting edge.
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My Guardian3 came today and this is a nice little knife. Very nice grip using the finger choil and super sharp. The only thing I would change would be it having a slightly larger lanyard hole to allow 2 strands of 550 paracord to fit through

Here is a pic of the knife with some folder comparisons. The length is almost identical to a Mini Griptillian or small CRK Sebenza although the the blade and cutting edge of the Guardian is larger than either. And it's slightly smaller than a 3" Hinderer XM-18.

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I am sure there will be a Guardian 4 somewhere in my future!
 
Ordered a Guardian 3 a few days ago, went for the swedge (aesthetics), liked the 4 as well, but wanted m390, allready have knives in S30V and N690 :)
 
I like the swedge in a small fixed blade, but sabre on larger blades for batoning and the like.

If anyone is on the fence about buying one of Brad's knives, they are a fantastic value and perform very well. I've purchased the Guardian, the Orwell, and the Gatsby - satisfaction all around.
 
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TechDoc said:
My Guardian3 came today and this is a nice little knife. Very nice grip using the finger choil and super sharp. The only thing I would change would be it having a slightly larger lanyard hole to allow 2 strands of 550 paracord to fit through

Here is a pic of the knife with some folder comparisons. The length is almost identical to a Mini Griptillian or small CRK Sebenza although the the blade and cutting edge of the Guardian is larger than either. And it's slightly smaller than a 3" Hinderer XM-18.

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I am sure there will be a Guardian 4 somewhere in my future!
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Thanks a bunch for the pic...greatly appreciated!
 
I was out doing yard work yesterday and was able to get some comparison shots of the Guardian4

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Check our the FE (top) penetration over the Sabre grind (bottom)

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Here is an "in hand" shot

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Lots of G10 colors!

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Classic Combo

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New friend in CO tested the batoning ability immediately, even in 19 degree weather!

Thanks for all your feedback on this design! Very grateful for your input and support!
-Bradford
 
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