Bradford Guardian 3 Full Review and Carry Challenge Results!

In this video I provide my full review of the Bradford Guardian 3 in M390 with G-wood scales as well as discuss the results of my week long EDC Fixed Blade Challenge!
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[@kentsatterfield6617]

I just bought a gaurdian 3 a week ago and am absolutely loving it! There is a feeling you get when you carry a fixed blade. Like you can take on the world.

[@kentsatterfield6617]

@PaleBlueDot I only bought the the 3. I held the 3.5 and didn't like it much. As far as the blade length goes for the 3, I'm really happy with it. I think it is a perfect length for what the knife is. I cleaned all my ducks and geese with it this past season and it performed beautifully. And I think it is a great size for an edc blade. I think if it had a bigger blade it would be a little big for me to carry edc. If you end up getting a 3 I don't think you will be disappointed! My buddy bought one and he also loves his.

[@topdog4570]

Been looking again at the BG3....But I love my White River M1. It is Perfection

[@dark_gravity_edc]

My Mom got me a Guardian 3 for Christmas 2 years ago. I've carried 75% of the time since. I carry at 11 o'clock if my buckle is 12. Fits perfect under my Dunlap.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

I edc a fixed blade from time to time and enjoy it. I've always wanted to try a guardian and I think I might now. Great review 👍

[@dtomknivesandgear6635]

I am glade to hear you liked carrying a small fixed blade for EDC. That's Awesome. And that knife is perfect.

[@budweiser333]

Great review. Good to hear your thoughts. Thank you.

[@Foxholeatheist]

FWIW, I earlier recommended the Armatus sheath, and it's a great sheath, but I've since also discovered a great in-pocket sheath. Oak City Leather Supply makes a fantastic pocket-clip leather sheath that fits the G3 great. I've also got one for my Giantmouse GMF1. Definitely recommend.

[@paulrayl9470]

I've gotten used to EDCing a fixed blade but as a rule, anytime I switch up my edc knife, I spend a little bit first thing in the morning, drawing and resheathing so I mentally know where my hand is going. Also goes with changing my folding knives to different opening methods, from flipper to thumbstud or thumb hole. That way I'm prepared with what I'm carrying. I knew you would like the Guardian 3.

[@robertmorano2372]

You bring up interesting points at the end. I just bought my first small fixed blade. I got it primarily for running. trails, roads, etc. I do not own a pistol small enough that I'd run with. before I decided to get a small fixed blade, I carried a native 5 lw clipped to my waist band. (my favorite folder of All time). All of that being said, when choosing a fixed blade, I wanted something that I could use in utility as well to see if I liked having a fixed blade on myself all the time or in certain situations. I also carry a pistol everyday and anyone who does can tell you it takes some work to get yourself conceal carrying. You have to put in the time and effort with holsters, positions, clothing, and what works for you specifically. I'm finding the same with carrying a small fixed blade. With a folder, you put it in your pocket and go. with a fixed blade, you have the shape of the handle, the sheath, where on your body you'll carry it with minimal printing (if you're wanting to conceal it) how accessible it is for use. YOU have to put time and effort into figuring all of this out for yourself. Like handguns, no one can tell you "carry it here, or carry it there". There are so many variables that you have to figure out on your own. For example, I carry a fullsize pistol in the appendix position, so that location on my body (although it works very well) is out for a fixed blade. I really think carrying a pistol everyday primed me for figuring out this fixed blade thing and I'm really starting to love having it on me. anywho, sorry for the lengthy comment, I just really think there's something to fixed blades if you put the time and effort in.

[@MTHREECHILDE]

Well I'm sold. Thanks for this.

[@MegaBraconnier]

Thanks for sharing your experience ! ;)

[@sunbunbradley]

AWESOME! Great review ! Very nice knife .When I have a belt on I EDC a WINKLER belt knife if I have shorts I carry my TOOR Darter those are my only knives

[@j-sonS]

I got one yesterday and so far I think it's great

[@Foxholeatheist]

If you haven't yet, check out the kydex sheaths Armatus Carry makes for the G3. It's really good!

[@slickydicky]

I've had one for a few years and it is wicked! I usually just put it in my pocket like a traditional pocket knife, it's my preferred life to carry in the summer when wearing shorts

[@MrProbstandrew]

theBradford Guardian 3 is the perfect edc knife! its the perfect hybrid that does everything so well. its also for so many folder edc fans, the fixed variant for knowers. you might not always need the nstrength n extras of a fixed blade, but its nice to have.. for when u do. it just has so much going for it. which is verry hard actualy in a hybrid knife. i have so many knives, but this is my fav

[@craigsaito8403]

Is there a way I could see how you flip the knife in slo mo? Pretty cool

[@appalachianadvrider]

I love my 3.5 handle because it doesn't have that finger groove. But like a typical knife guy, I come up with a reason why I also want the 3 with those flat scales because that's the smallest footprint. But all I would lose is a tiny bit of width on paper. But the 3.5 handle just seems like it's better. These are the crazy conversations we knife guys have when we buy something that we really don't need lol

[@IamElmerJFudd]

I've been EDCing a fixie for years off and on. I have the Guardian 3.5 sheepsfoot that I like a lot. The length of the handle is more comfy to use but less convenient to carry. I'm thinking for ease of carry I probably should have bought the Guardian 3. Incidentally, the Izula II also fits perfectly in the Guardian sheath.

[@bdach88]

Your reviews are the only ones that matter to me lol

[@Ives1776]

Can you only really carry this thing appendix? I find that to be weird placement, is it weird with a belt buckle? I'd rather carry it 5 or 6 o' clock, is that possible without having the knife flipped?

[@concealmenttraining9371]

What size glove do you wear?

[@Old_School69]

Do you know what the difference in microtextured carbon fiber and regular carbon fiber on the scales for this knife (Bradford Guardian line)? They have slightly different skew numbers, the microtextured version just has an extra letter "M" in theirs. The photos look identical and their prices are the same. I was thinking one may be marbled and the other end cut but I was hoping someone would have some info.

[@irvinangon8944]

Huh, I carry mine at 11 o clock, how do you fit it at 2???

[@edcknifetool2145]

This knife and the Boker AK1 are my next knife purchase.

[@kaleblejarett3723]

Thank you very much.

[@cigarsarge1]

I really like that one.

[@richardhenry1969]

Fixed blade is all about the sheath. Thats alright but I like cross draw at a 45° angle or i had that clip an put it in my pocket an carry like a folder. But I tend to carry big folders.

[@kennethtape3362]

I must say that this one makes persuasive argument for owning a fixed blade. Not only does it looks like business but it obviously performs like it as well. Definitely a `off track‘ knife that’s going to hold you in good stead and, should you need something heavier, a decent `hatchet‘ is going to do the trick. Something like this might be my `gateway drug‘ to fixed blades by way of introduction. Jake, thanks for this interesting take on a fixed blade I might have to acquire 😄👍

[@beardedgear]

Glad you enjoyed it buddy! I absolutely recommend giving this one a try 👍🏻

[@John5.56]

This and the esee izula 2 are probably two of the sweetest edc fixed blades

[@tastymctidepods2710]

I have the guardian 3 in magnacut and carbon fiber and I love it! It cuts pretty well and I dont have to many complaints.

[@tastymctidepods2710]

Too*

[@cholote313]

Hows the carbon fiber handles?

[@tastymctidepods2710]

@@cholote313 Good enough that I bought a guardian 4 with the same handles

[@brewer956]

the bigger the knife the better it feels lol ,,but on a serious note Awesome video and I also like a small to medium size knife i carry the benchmade steep country its a pretty good little knife.

[@jaysgood10]

Yeah that exact one in on my list.

[@preppinainteasy9965]

Roll the vanidis little more$$ that size way worth

[@readyme]

I’d love to see how this compares to the ESEE Izula 2.

[@mrjim69my]

Or the rat 3!!

[@randyf.9188]

I've considered the 3.5 and the Bark River Backpacker pro.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

3.5 is excellent.

[@lionknives3]

Whiteriver backpacker pro! But Bark River is great too!

[@gingebrien2408]

Will you carry it? Or is this just a collector.

[@mattfischer1195]

At any point, Did you feel like the knife would ever slide or fall out the sheath with it being horizontal carry?

[@beardedgear]

Nope, never had that issue 👍🏻

[@JesseAdams]

I think you're well on your way to trying an EDC sized Bark River.

[@beardedgear]

I wouldn’t be opposed to that haha

[@JesseAdams]

@@beardedgear you'll love them. I've been using them for many years and they cut like nothing else.

[@havoso]

Man I tried to buy that shirt on blade hq, they are out of stock , I Iove the color ....

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

If you wanna try out the 3s or 3.5 just let me know. I’d be more than happy to send your way to check them out for a few weeks.

[@beardedgear]

Thanks man! Maybe once it actually gets cooler down here 😂

[@samlee458]

what part of SD are u at? La Jolla? downtown? check out blacks beach lol

[@beardedgear]

Idk what part lol, we usually stay in La Jolla but this time we’re further south

[@jeanpierreantoine6357]

J'adore ce modèle de couteau et il a doit être très fonctionnel.

[@AlexanderSLeBlanc]

Dude you got one of the Sharks? Niiiice.

[@beardedgear]

Yep!

[@kentonhammond8938]

Been carrying this knife for a month now, don't even know it's there anymore. Because I always carry a concealed firearm on my right side at 3:00, I carry mine on my left side at about 11:00 o'clock positioned for right hand draw, basically a tad left of my belt buckle. This still allows me room for a spare mag on belt, or clipped inside left jean pocket. I have the flat diamond grips on mine. I like the way yours looks better, but mine being alot thinner makes the knife so flat & concealed. But I never tuck in anything so it's easy to conceal. Love a fixed blade knife, but still carry a folding knife clipped on right Jean's pocket. The Guardian 3 is a great knife. One is none, two is one & three is better. My 3rd I carry is my baby Buck 55 pocket knife. Always be prepared. Keep carrying it, it'll grow on ya yuk yuk.

[@rdevenger]

What do you think about Full grind vs the Saber grind?

[@beardedgear]

In my opinion it depends what you plan to use the knife for, the full flat should be the better slicer, but saber ground should be more robust.

[@rdevenger]

@@beardedgear I feel like it will be mostly used for slicing, but it will be my edc and could be used for self defense in a pinch, I suppose, no heavy work though. I have other tools for that when I'm camping. Maybe some feather sticking and whatnot.

[@beardedgear]

In that case I’d say go for the full flat 👍🏻

[@rdevenger]

@@beardedgear Good call, love this thing!

[@Bruskoll]

Looks like OSide Cali 🌴

[@KINGACE9]

12:57 😅

[@seanlowkey9388]

Try Esee 3 hm

[@JohnC29]

I hope you subscribed to U.S. Law Shield services since you live in California, like I do, and carry a concealed fixed blade.

[@beardedgear]

Never heard of that but I’ll check it out 👍🏻

[@codylauderdale2748]

I need a tutorial for the spinny trick

[@beardedgear]

If you filter my video by most viewed you’ll see one at the top 🤙🏻

[@codylauderdale2748]

@@beardedgear ah I dug but not deep enough.

[@codylauderdale2748]

@@beardedgear already cut myself. Darn guardian3

[@jaysgood10]

Just got my Guardian 3 -3D green micarda saber cut today. Love it except for the sheath. Almost useless for me. So I ordered an Armatus Carry.

[@orlandomarquez9553]

Yeah I got you babe

[@iZm24]

I KNOW WHICH SPK!!

[@troutbumandsam5394]

what?? you did not bring a knife to a pool party????!!! whats wrong with you brother???//all the best

[@beardedgear]

Haha I brought a different knife to the pool party 🤓

[@larrymarinas249]

Blade s small. , leather sheath not grippy, pricey.(

[@f4t4lity0r4]

Okay, being from California as well I find the fixed blade laws (and auto laws) to be very dumb and confusing. The fixed blade law says it can’t be concealed and needs to be on your waistband in a sheath. I see that’s exactly what you have here but I would call that concealed. Maybe no one actually gives a shit I don’t know.

[@DM-yu7ot]

So the challenge was to carry a knife? That's crazy, all these years I thought I grew up in a shit hole. Obviously they were all just doing challenges

[@keghinian]

Bad audio.