Review: Bradford Guardian 3! Am I DONE with folders? Nah, but this is fantastic

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[@MrBowelz]

ive had it in m390 as an edc for almost 6 year and its been wonderful

[@SystemVoided]

Great knife. You should do a video on it. It would be great to see a long term review of how its held up over the years.

[@jasongingerich5957]

I really enjoy mine, it feels so substantial in such a compact package. And they did a great job on the M390, too. I carry mine as a neck knife with an Armatus Carry sheath. Thanks for the video, I'm enjoying your stuff!

[@doodysdaggers]

Exactly! So sturdy yet so easy to carry. Thanks buddy! 🤘🤠

[@jasongingerich5957]

@@doodysdaggers I tagged you on Insta with my green-and-purple version!

[@saltytomato3018]

i have the orange m390 version and i love it! tempted to get the AEB-L one

[@just_nate_8694]

This Doody guy is going to send me down another rabbit hole and my wife's going to end up leaving me 😂

[@doodysdaggers]

I’d hate to destroy a marriage 😂

[@NoLaneRestrictions]

Just picked on up in black handle scales, AEB-L steel, and Nimbus finish! Love it! I carry it with the handle pointing toward my belt buckle on my left side, this way I can take my right hand and pull the blade out of the sheath. Hope that's still a good way to carry.

[@doodysdaggers]

That’s the same way I carry it! It’s really nice, doesn’t get in the way sitting down or bending over. Love that sheath

[@NoLaneRestrictions]

@@doodysdaggers Thanks so much for your reply! I'm just getting into fixed blades, and I'm excited to hear how others like to carry. I'm very glad I found your channel! Love the way you make videos, and look forward to staying tuned! All my very best!

[@57HEMIviken]

Just ordered a camo contoured micarta in m390 can't freaking wait!!! The flat g10 look better imho but a fixed blade should be comfortable so i went that route. Love the looks of the 3 wish they didnt make the 3.5 so fugly or i would've got that instead. Ive been running my izula 2 just inside of my belt buckle so i dont have to take the sheath off and put it back on every day.

[@doodysdaggers]

Oh very nice!! You’ll love it. That’s the only thing I would change about mine, I’d love contoured scales. Let me know how you like it man!

[@davec3651]

Very cool, I like that size. Something about a fixed blade, they feel like a real tool. All I have is a few real nice Japanese ones, a Buck Pathfinder, couple daggers, and a lil Sea Snake, but none quite right for EDC like that. I should start looking for that perfect one!

[@doodysdaggers]

Thanks man! That Pathfinder is badass though, I’ve had my eye on it for a while! Yeah this Guardian is amazing. And if you get this version in N690 it’s very reasonably priced 😉

[@just_nate_8694]

I plan on getting a sea snake also.

[@davec3651]

The Sea Snake is really good. Feels good quality wise and really handy cool blade shape. The Pathfinder is a great classic, but a bit long for general EDC. The Woodsman might've worked better, both kinda skinny though. You know what, I might just go for a Guardian3! I love the size and quality.

[@sethprice241]

Very cool. I was checking out the wharnie but they were a bit pricey at the time. They are coming down now I might grab one. PeaceUoot Dood.

[@doodysdaggers]

Hell yeah that wharnie version is wicked! I think this one in N690 is around $100

[@Mr_Obvious]

I like mine, but I bought a kydex sheath for it with the soft loops so I can still carry horizontal. The leather it comes with is great for awhile, but over time they tend to loosen up a bit. I grabbed one of the Magnacut ones because I have been wanting to check out that steel. It's the only knife I have in that steel so far.

[@doodysdaggers]

Okay that’s what I was wondering, how the sheath would hold up. I may end up going kydex as well eventually. Thanks buddy!

[@dirtydogvideo]

i bought a cheap appendix carry knife to see if i would like it. i really did so i bought a guardian 3 in m390 should be here tomorrow. cant wait. what i like about appendix carry is the knife is ready to go immediately! it is very cool. i like folders too, but there is something about the knife being ready for action immediately with appendix carry.

[@doodysdaggers]

Right on! You’ll love it. I agree, appendix carry is the best hands down

[@BennyBladez-]

I’ve put off the guardian 3 for to long and I’m now convinced to just grab one. I want the Shheeps foot one though or maybe that drop point. Hell maybe both. I’ve been carrying the sea snake for a while but there’s some serious flaws in how it carries on waist or in pocket with Ulti clip. It’s ok but I think guardian will be a home run

[@doodysdaggers]

Oh dude once you get the guardian on your belt you’ll be so happy, I promise. I e been carrying it more than any other knife the last few weeks!

[@gregoryblake3377]

I liked it so much I got it's bigger bro the 4 and it's even better than the 3 in hand, and get the kydex sheath. They have the best customer service in the world great people.

[@doodysdaggers]

That’s great to hear, I love that. I may graduate to the 4 sometime too 😉

[@Monsoonpain]

I just realized, if i scout carry, the sheath isn't for a left handed guy like me 😢

[@jacobvermette491]

Its great, but I wish I got the 3.5 because of no finger choil, thinks a lil better for a fixed blade. Safer maybe not better.🤔

[@doodysdaggers]

Oh I didn’t realize the larger one didn’t have the choil. Hmm, I may have to get one of those sometime

[@Yoko.Kurama]

The first 15 seconds looked like character select in a video game

[@doodysdaggers]

Haha yea it does

[@jtallday31]

Funny how one knife can change it all

[@Thor7]

Do you know of an aftermarket clip/sheath that would work well with this knife?

[@doodysdaggers]

I don’t, there are people that do aftermarket kydex sheaths but I don’t know any of them

[@Thor7]

@@doodysdaggers Thanks. I like your content. Keep it sharp!

[@shaynegablespkr]

You should ask Jevan about removing those scales, he broke several of those tools

[@doodysdaggers]

Oh the tools that take out that hardware? Damn okay

[@kylewood8327]

I decided to go with the Guardian 3.5, I just don’t like the design of the 3 and it’s finger choke up and it’s tiny grip.

[@doodysdaggers]

Fair enough! I actually ended up grinding this one into a sheepsfoot. It looked a little weird with the longer blade and small handle

[@beeferbaron]

Every body goes on an on about Bradford lol I might have to try and swing one ugh

[@doodysdaggers]

Haha I know, but it’s for good reason! They’re just good!

[@Dissentient01]

Sell some of those broken knives and really start to invest... Do I see a Randall in your future?

[@doodysdaggers]

Haha maybe!! 😉