Where to buy?

[Bluedog225]

Good afternoon,

This is my first post. I was hoping to get some advice on a knife purchase.

I do a lot of work out of my cabin and my light, everyday carry, Kershaw leek is just not up to the task.

After several much research, I’ve decided that the Bradford Guardian 3.5 fixed blade (tanto) with magna cut meets all my needs.

I’ve looked high and low, but I can’t find it.

I was hoping you guys could help. By pointing me to the right place to purchase or helping me understand the seasonality of when these things are available. Or talk me out of the magna cut and recommending an alternate blade material.

I don’t buy a lot of knives,. I’d rather spend the money, do it once, and do it right.

Many thanks

​

 

[Delgadonine]

Order directly from them or go to any credible dealer. Avoid Alibaba. Amazon, Ebay etc.

Also go Bladeforums FAQs to learn about Gold or Platinum membership. I think it would help you if you choose to use the market place here.

Also, think about checking out the many members here who are also makers. You will find out about a myriad and plethora of options.

 

[Danke42]

Your best bet is to tag restock alerts on all the big online sources. DLT, Blade HQ, Knife Center, Knives Ship Free to name a few.

But Tanto's kinda the worst go anywhere do anything shape. There are some MagnaCut ones up for grabs right now.

Guardian 3.5

Our NEWEST Every Day Carry fixed blade About 3/4" longer overall than the Guardian3 Comes with leather horizontal carry sheath Available in the standard checkered texture scales or the 3D contoured scales

bradfordknives.com

If it was me, I'd roll the dice on this one.

Mystery MagnaCut Blem G3.5

Guardian3.5 with a blemish and premium steel.

bradfordknives.com

 

[el gigantor]

Order directly from them or go to any credible dealer. Avoid Alibaba. Amazon, Ebay etc.

Also go Bladeforums FAQs to learn about Gold or Platinum membership. I think it would help you if you choose to use the market place here.

Also, think about checking out the many members here who are also makers. You will find out about a myriad and plethora of options.

Great response! The one and only thing I’ll add….Welcome to BladeForums, OP!

 

[Blues]

Here is a list of Vendors which support this site...I'd recommend checking some of them:

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[Delgadonine]

Great response! The one and only thing I’ll add….Welcome to BladeForums, OP!

Thank you for addressing this important matter!

 

[el gigantor]

Thank you for addressing this important matter!

Haha. Your sarcasm cuts me deep. I forgive you though.

 

[Delgadonine]

Haha. Your sarcasm cuts me deep. I forgive you though.

I tried to avoid your arteries.

 

[norcalAF]

Good afternoon,

This is my first post. I was hoping to get some advice on a knife purchase.

I do a lot of work out of my cabin and my light, everyday carry, Kershaw leek is just not up to the task.

After several much research, I’ve decided that the Bradford Guardian 3.5 fixed blade (tanto) with magna cut meets all my needs.

I’ve looked high and low, but I can’t find it.

I was hoping you guys could help. By pointing me to the right place to purchase or helping me understand the seasonality of when these things are available. Or talk me out of the magna cut and recommending an alternate blade material.

I don’t buy a lot of knives,. I’d rather spend the money, do it once, and do it right.

Many thanks

​

Easy peasy, just get a paid membership and message David Mary he will make you a fantastic purpose built blade for your usage.

 

[Bluedog225]

Your best bet is to tag restock alerts on all the big online sources. DLT, Blade HQ, Knife Center, Knives Ship Free to name a few.

But Tanto's kinda the worst go anywhere do anything shape. There are some MagnaCut ones up for grabs right now.

Guardian 3.5

Our NEWEST Every Day Carry fixed blade About 3/4" longer overall than the Guardian3 Comes with leather horizontal carry sheath Available in the standard checkered texture scales or the 3D contoured scales

bradfordknives.com

If it was me, I'd roll the dice on this one.

Mystery MagnaCut Blem G3.5

Guardian3.5 with a blemish and premium steel.

bradfordknives.com

Thanks. I didn’t see what I was looking for there (the Bradford site). Though that mystery knife is tempting.

 

[Bluedog225]

Order directly from them or go to any credible dealer. Avoid Alibaba. Amazon, Ebay etc.

Also go Bladeforums FAQs to learn about Gold or Platinum membership. I think it would help you if you choose to use the market place here.

Also, think about checking out the many members here who are also makers. You will find out about a myriad and plethora of options.

Will do. Thanks

 

[Bluedog225]

Here is a list of Vendors which support this site...I'd recommend checking some of them:

Thread 'Paid Dealer Members List'

Apr 1, 2021

If you have a paid Dealer's Level Membership and do not appear on this list, please let us know. We can add your name and website.

Thank you for supporting the Bladeforums Community. Remember guys, shop with these guys first, give the businesses that support your hobby your business. It makes a difference!

Reminder: You are allowed 1 thread every 24 hours per section in the Dealer's Exchange, please keep things fair and don't bomb the first page with multiple threads. Don't forget to take advantage of the 1 thread daily to advertising!

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• rycen
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• Forum: For Sale: Production Knives (Dealer)

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Thanks. I’ll check these out.

 

[Bluedog225]

It had not occurred to me to have a knife made. I’ll spend some more time on the form and look around.

Tanto aside, I’m looking for a plain looking, old fashioned, belt knife. It will see heavy use in construction and general abuse.

Something along the lines of the Buck 192 vanguard. Something people wouldn’t look twice at.

(I’m on an iPad or not smart enough to attach a photo.)

Buck 192 Vanguard Knife with Sheath - Buck® Knives OFFICIAL SITE

The Vanguard is a classic, fixed blade hunting knife made for field work. It makes field dressing a breeze for big game hunters. Includes heavy-duty sheath.

www.buckknives.com

 

[ferider]

OP, are you sure they even made the Tanto in MC ? I only see it in M390, N690 and Elmax (great steel).

 

[conan11]

For Sale: Fixed Blades

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[Bluedog225]

OP, are you sure they even made the Tanto in MC ? I only see it in M390, N690 and Elmax (great steel).

I am not sure. Maybe it doesn’t exist. That would explain why it’s hard to find.

In looking around, it looked like MC was the best of the best.

 

[ferider]

In looking around, it looked like MC was the best of the best.

MC is just a good mix of different properties, toughness, wear and corrosion resistance.

Elmax is less tough and corrosion resistant (still quite good though), but has more wear resistance, you'll need to sharpen less. It's a trade-off. Have no fear, Elmax will treat you well.

Also, IMO, geometry is always more important than steel. And with your tanto tip, you won't need as much toughness anyways.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Tanto, magnacut, and 3.5" isn't going to be very good for cabin work....

Look up camp knives, field knives, choppers, maybe kephart, and Hudson Bay type knives.

Lots of manufacturers and Makers can get you what you need

 

[Unicorn161]

In addition to the big stores already mentioned, check out bladeconnection.com. A small store located in Seattle, but they have a good selection and ship nationwide. They are my local go to for a lot of brands I like.

Currently Bradford only lists the Guardian 3.5 Tanto in Elmax. Not as tough as Magnacut, but that's not as important IMO in a smaller blade you're not going to be using for chopping or batoning. Don't cut zip ties or whittle wood with nails and you shouldn't ever have a problem with chipping the blade (zip ties seem to cause a lot of people issues because they are very tough and a lot of people put sideways pressure on the blade when trying to cut them).
It's possible there have been limited runs of the tanto in Magnacut that you'll find some dealers have, but it looks like it's not a normal item.

All that said, that American tanto point is not as useful as an outdoor or utility blade. It will work if you're also wanting it as a small defensive knife with a lot of tip strength to stabbing.

 

[Bluedog225]

I would not have guessed zip ties could be an issue for steel. Interesting.

Defense is always on the list.

And thanks. I’ll check with bladeconnection.