Been carrying a Bradford Guardian 3 in the horizontal leather sheath for a tad over a month now & it will stay on my belt for a long time to come. The sheath is very concealable since I don't tuck any shirt in. It is just so much stronger. I still carry a pocket clip folder too, & my Baby Buck 55 pocket knife never leaves my pocket. One is none, two is one & three is smart.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Love this! Glad you are enjoying the bradford
@chimchu3232 Жыл бұрын
Yup. Small fixed blade, utility knife, and a backup blade on Mt multi tool
@SoldierDrewАй бұрын
Im gonna subscribe to your channel since you don't ramble uselessly, you're detailed, intelligent, thorough and you don't use filler words nor foul language. You're a good teacher. And your content interests me. Peace be with you brother.
@SamkoTradBowАй бұрын
Thank you. Greatly appreciated
@mrnobodyjo3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great selection of knives but it's really hard to tell when they're all so far away from the camera.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. Will do more close ups next time
@WasatchWoodsman3 жыл бұрын
When you started talking about how well your 1095 in those custom is treated and how well it work I knew you were legit. Subscribed!
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@aarongriffin4703 жыл бұрын
Good video bud. I have the n690 version Bradford 3 and I love it. Best 100 bucks I've spent
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Love the shape and design of the bradford!
@robpainten40822 жыл бұрын
The 3.5 in 3v has been my daily driver for a few years now and it's perfection in super steel
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Yep such a great knife design and steel
@harunomiya8 ай бұрын
I just came across your video on the Bradford Guardian 3, and I appreciate your in depth knowledge. I'm just waiting on the one just picked up in M390. I'd be happy to take the leather sheath off your hands if still available.
@SamkoTradBow8 ай бұрын
Don't have any sheaths left. But you are gonna love the bradford!
@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Жыл бұрын
My first Bradford was the M390. Tonight I ordered my second one in REX45. I.
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
Awesome..let me know what you think of that new steel
@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow REX 45?
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 yes
@sunbunbradley3 жыл бұрын
I am big and fat I carry a WINKLER belt knife. It is AWESOME and I can get it razor sharp.Best knife I have ever had!!
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
fantastic. glad you found something that works great for you.
@kylewood83272 жыл бұрын
Great knife, love Guardians! I picked up a 3.5. The 3 is next
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Love the Bradford's. Have the v3 version on me daily.
@nmnate4 жыл бұрын
Really interested in 3V for my next fixed blade. The Bradford 3" looks really nice. The hinderer ranch is also in 3V if you want a bigger knife.
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Really liking the 3v! Very happy with the bradford design as well. Thanks for the info on the hinderer, they are fantastic knives!
@sunbunbradley3 жыл бұрын
I have a TOOR darter in 3V , and it is my EDC , and it is amazing. I use only fixed blades because I broke a Hogue, Microtech, and a Gerber 06 . They were very expensive. I only have 2 knives, and I use them both. I have a real deal bad to the bone WINKLER belt knife in black micarta. I EDC both . Good luck, and happy trails!
@Ripper76204 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the time to put this together, and to compare so many different knives & steels, I appreciate it. I was just wondering, have to used or owned any of Spartan Blades fixed blade creations, and if so, what are your thoughts?
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
I have not owned a spartan yet. But sure do look great.
@drhectorvetencourt5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the previous comments, I will ask for one which one do you advise me the 3v or the magnacut?
@SamkoTradBow5 ай бұрын
3v is my favroite if they are making them in 3v still. Sometimes they do special runs of them. Heard great tthings about magnacut. Even the m690 is a very good steel.
@drhectorvetencourt5 ай бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow Thank you very much for that wise advice.
@laurakortus67882 жыл бұрын
Just grabbed a Guardian 3 3V for my husband for Christmas. Any suggestions on a great horizontal carry sheath I can purchase? Thanks, Jason
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
The sheath that comes with it is a good horizontal. The bradford kydex ones they sell on thoer site are also great from what I hear. I don't know much or follow much about sheaths as I make all my own. But I do remember seeing the bradford kydex and thinking that's a great design!
@eugenevictortooms41742 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video but you don't take a breath. My heart rate actually sky rocketed just watching, you speak really quickly.
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that
@kevinb55313 жыл бұрын
Hey, just came across your channel and this is a great video. You seem to know your stuff and thanks for sharing!
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the vids!
@Nomah994 жыл бұрын
You actually can pick and choose. There are like 5 steel options, dozens of handle options and 3 or 5 finish options. It's actually one of the most customizable knives on the market right now. You can pretty much get it in any configuration you want
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
But steel options are limited runs other than n690 or m390
@44Mag3 жыл бұрын
Great video - Your passion for blades shows up in this video. I am looking at the Bradford 3 for horizontal carry in the factory leather sheath. Have you carried yours that way? - (I know you said you were not a fan of it)
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
I have not used the factory sheath myself. But I will say its a very good quality sheath and designed to do exactly what you are planning.
@victorlevin66044 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Just wondering if you would consider making one of your dangler sheafs for Guardian 3. Victor
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
I did. Its a video called pinning kydex. Made it about 3 months ago is you check on my channel you will find it. Goes theu the whole process of making it and how I came up with the pinning process.
@victorlevin66044 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your prompt response!
@AMERICANPRIDE11003 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a 3v model tiger stripe g10
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
amazing knife and amazing steel.
@757OMG3 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the Bradford g necker. It is made in elmax.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Its on my to get list. Have not used one yet, but I want to.
@anthonyross75473 жыл бұрын
You should make a new video on how you like or dislike the bradford 3v after a while of using it! Please
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Will try and make that happen. All I ise the 3v for is animal work and light in the field use as its my "hunting knife". But I straight up love it! Sharpens well, holds an edge well, etc. Now the m390 I carry every day and love it too. But man I hate having to sharpen it when away from home. It takes a bit to do.
@operatorfpv72773 жыл бұрын
This! I would like to see how both steels hold up to abuse that would normally bend or break your 1095 blades. Me personally, the m390 would likely be enough, but if the 3v is that much tougher, I wouldn't mind being able to throw it/stab it into a log and not worry about damage. I'm leaning toward this over the tops cut 4.0, but I love both designs.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@operatorfpv7277 in this size knife 390, 3v, etc all work fantastic. But personally I think in a bigger hars use knife I'm still going 1095. It's predictable solid and doesn't break often. But I have 1095 for so long I'm very biased about it. I'm sure all these new steels are great. But I have a solid history with 1095.
@bigsean24734 жыл бұрын
waiting on my bradford in crewear cant wait til it comes
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
You are gonna love it
@matrixofsaturn19069 ай бұрын
White River GTI 3 is better imo. Thicker stock, and it's tougher. Plus, I prefer the handle on the GTI 3. Not too many people even know about it.
@SamkoTradBow9 ай бұрын
White river makes great knives. The guardian is hands down my favorite knife design for edc.
@OneWheelLess9 ай бұрын
What about aebl? I revisited this video because I’m planning to get a guardian 3 or 3.5. Not sure if they were in aebl when you reviewed it.
@SamkoTradBow9 ай бұрын
Heard it's a great steel. Never messed with it but was researching it when I was gonna buy a bradford necker is Abel steel.
@carlostovar85853 жыл бұрын
Quick question.. what are the negatives of m390
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Not many negs. M390 is a fantastic steel. It holds an edge great is not to bad to sharpen and its a fairly strong steel as far as durability. Its perfect for a knife of this size. In bigger more hard use knives it could snap if being used too hard, but in this size its definitely strong enough. It has very good corrosion resistance. Only real downfall is it takes longer to sharpen then it does to dull it. But it does hold an edge longer that other steels. That's always the trick balance for people that use knives alot. If it golds an edge long it takes long to re sharpen. If it sharpens easy it dulls faster. If you are someone that doesn't use a knife often or can always sharpen it at hole on a belt sander or fast sharpening system then its a great steel. If you ate some one that uses a knife daily and often sharpening is done in the field or in camp a easier sharpening steel might be better. Its all a balancing act. 390 does exactly what its designed to and does it perfectly. Just need to know if thst is what you need. There is no perfect knife steel. You want to find the one that best meets your requirements.
@Meymeygwis3 жыл бұрын
Great review thank you, informative and knowledgeable. Had you considered the 3D Micarta handle? It seems a more comfortable setup. Best wishes!
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
I do like the 3d handle alot. But since I edc these knives in my front pocket the flat scales work better for me.
@Meymeygwis3 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow Thank you for your response, much appreciated! Not all of us are handy as yourself to make a kydex sheath; however, the Armatus looks very good. Things do get expensive with the exchange for us in Canada. One thing I don't know is M690, generally preferring Spring Steels a la 1095 and others. Really appreciate your input, thank you!
@danielchristian4415 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this was very informative. I’m on my way to purchasing a nice EDC fix blade & was looking at a few & the Guardian 3 in N690 is one of them. I like the leathe horizontal sheath it comes with & I just like the horizontal style period & was wondering if you know of a good company that makes custom sheaths for any knife style Thanks!
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
You will love the guardian. Bradford also does sell a kydex sheath for it on thier website that's pretty awesome and the the internet is full of great kydex and leather sheath makers that do amazing work.
@danielchristian4415 Жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow thank you💯😎👍🏻
@harrydrury47342 жыл бұрын
hmmm , ! a guy who actually uses his knife , ... like me ! refreshing to see .
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yep no safe queen blades here.lol
@backyardoutdoors83532 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the ESEE Xancudo fixed blade
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Yep beautiful knife as well. Prefer the size and shape of the bradford for edc for myself. But love esee!
@hailtothe_rooster1572 Жыл бұрын
How’s the edge retention of the 3V in comparison to m390. It’s not often but I have chipped my Griptillian in 20CV more than once. Comparable steel to m390
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
I love the 3v! edgeretention is great and resharpen time is much less and can be done in the field. my m390s have to be resharpened at home personally so it is always dull.
@narwhal76423 жыл бұрын
Getting a Bradford Guardian 3. Do you sell index sheaths? great review
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
I do not. Just make them for myself. But lots of great sheath makers all over. Including the excellent one bradfor sells on thier website.
@nathanb57754 жыл бұрын
Jason, have you looked at the Esee JG3 much? Very similar shape and same length blade in 1095. I have no doubt the Bradford is built better being more custom rather than production. Just seeing if you’ve paid much attention to the Esee?
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Love esee knives. Have about 9 of them and love everyone. Have not used the jg yet as I have so many knives similar to it. This bradford is smaller and more pocket friendly. Thats the reason I originally bought the bradford was there is no other knife like it with the small over all length and perfect sized blade. You get a lot of blade for a very compact knife. But make no mistake, I love my esee knives and if I was going on a fly in remote trip or anything remote and away from my vehicle for extended time it would be an esee with me. Probably the 4 or the 6 and an izula in my pocket.
@wk99534 жыл бұрын
Great video as always
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Titanykus3 жыл бұрын
Man, I would love to get one, if only that finger groove was gone.
@timrice53422 жыл бұрын
Nothing about scales? I am curious between textured vs the more round scales.
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
I dont have the rounded ones to compare.
@MF_UNDERTOW3 жыл бұрын
You should check out Tom Kreins knives. He makes the finest edc small fixed blades on the planet as far as I’m concerned.
@jolness13 жыл бұрын
Have you tried CPM-3V? A friend of mine was a huge 1095 fan for his hunting and bush crafting knives but he said a properly done 3V matches or exceeds the 1095 in every metric besides being a bit more difficult to sharpen in the field but with a good diamond field sharpener he said he has only had to touch them up on long trips where he has really beat the hell out of it. Curious to hear your thoughts from that perspective, everyone has different uses and opinions on things so steel choice is (as you kinda touched on) very much a personal preference.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
The dark one in the video is 3v. I love it! It's right there with 1095 at the top of my list. It is similar to 1095 but better in every category from what the charts say and from what I see in the field.
@jolness13 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow it's a very good steal for hard use. Heard good things about Cru-Wear as well but haven't talked to anybody I know well who has used it yet. 1095 is awesome for a hard use knife though and you can get a whole hell of a lot of blade for a damn good price and it holds an edge well enough and it isn't a nightmare to try to sharpen in the field.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@jolness1 could not of said it any better!
@austinnewby9666 Жыл бұрын
I gave my Guardian 3 to a man I love a childhood friend. It's well made. The best sheath on earth. But. BUT- I will never buy another guardian 3 MEN THE HANDLE IS SHAMEFULLY TINY not filling even half the hand. I want a 3.5
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
I wear a large size glove and very happy with the bradford 3 handle. Especially for an edc knife that I'm not using for long periods of time like I would a bushcrafter.
@bigbr43 жыл бұрын
Curious how this 3v Bradford has held up?
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Excellent so far. I have not really beat on it as I'm using it as a k ife in my pocket while hunting. But use it for cutting rope animals etc. Don't have the time to do much bushcraft or survival stuff these days. Bit hopefully this winter
@clydemoreno73304 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Since you are a self professed knife "freak" what is your take on automatics? Do you have any?
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
I do not have any autos. I like fixed blades and don't even jave many folders anymore.
@Bert4s4 жыл бұрын
390 needs a M to
@John-tx1wk3 жыл бұрын
I'm currently carrying a Izula II and if I ever want to go up in blade size I will probably go with the Bradford Guardian 3. I've been eyeballing them hard and found your video searching for more info on them. Thanks for the education on the steel differences as I'm not that knowledgeable beyond 1095. I'm currently looking for something smaller that can be scout carried in the front and leaning toward the LT Wright Patriot. Do you have any experience or thoughts on the Patriot? Or any other comparable sized US made knives? This will be a hard use EDC but not my primary outdoor/hunting knife. I'm a fan of ESEE but the two inch blade on the Candiru is just too small for EDC for me. Two and half is my minimum. Thanks.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Lots of great knives out there! But I think the small handle and bigger blad of the bradford makes it one of the smallest carrying knives in its blade size. It's basically the size of the izula. Should definitely be on your list to check out for scout carry!
@grominwithrob1339 Жыл бұрын
I just retired my Izula in S35vn for a Bradford g3 in m390. Night and day difference. I replaced my ESEE 4 in S35vn for a Bradford G4 in MagnaCut. The Bradfords have far better heat treats. I realized ESEE heat treats seams to really suck. I bought to KA-Bar Boss and Big Boss in S35vn and they are light years ahead of Esee. I’m quite shocked at how poor both of my ESEE knifes heat treat is. Both dull in the blink of an eye but both of my ka-bar s35vn knives hold there edge FOREVER.
@George-nw6xg2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bowhunting, micarta or g10 for Guardian3? Why? I can’t make up my mind ((
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Personal preference. Both are great materials
@白夜クリス4 жыл бұрын
Dude, have you check that there is an interesting little necker made by Bradford , and in elmax steel ?
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
I did see that. And its a great price. Will get one someday.
@白夜クリス4 жыл бұрын
Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast Just got my new G-necker today, such a sharp and nice little knife. I use the way you carry neck knives and it so convenient.
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
@@白夜クリス awesome! Glad you like it. I will get one soon
@AudibleVisibIe3 жыл бұрын
Aebl or n690 for light edc stuff?
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Either is great. No experiential the Abel yet
@kristianandersen57322 ай бұрын
I picked up 2 Guardians 3.5 m390 for 200$ one spear one sheep. Not used 👍
@SamkoTradBow2 ай бұрын
smoking deal!
@kristianandersen57322 ай бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow yes I am also happy about it 👍and your video was great😀
@OklahomaLoneWolf4 жыл бұрын
What do you think about buying from Sierra trading post? Do you have a recommended site to buy from just for general clothing/hunting items?
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
platform. Bought anything from Sierra trading post. So do t k ow if they are good or bad. I imagine good as they jave been around forever. I buy 90% of my stuff from walmart, Amazon, cabelas, or right from manufacturer.
@timberry84093 жыл бұрын
Bradford has the 3v up on their website now but I recommend the 3d handles they are just perfect and fit the hand amazingly
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know they are now available!
@timberry84093 жыл бұрын
They also have a really sweet red black and brown handle scale in richlite
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@timberry8409 awesome. Gonna have to check out thier site again and see what they have
@operatorfpv72773 жыл бұрын
To tap on this, you can now customize it for the point, finish and handle you want, direct on their site.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@operatorfpv7277 glad to see they are restocked and making a bunch of options again
@juanperez-ed2yx3 жыл бұрын
que opinas del Bradford G-Necker Elmax???
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
never owned the necker. Plan to someday. but no experience with it yet.
@MiguelTheFirst1334 жыл бұрын
Just a question, any particular reason you don’t like S30V steel? And what about the 1095 do you like? I just don’t know much about both those steels.
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Great question! I have broke a blade in s30v and its also a steel that I struggle to get sharp and it doesn't stay sharp any longer than m390, or other steels i can sharpen very quick and hold edges just as good. The 1095 if heat treated by esee, tops, or travis styles holds an edge very well, sharpens so fast is almost to easy and is very break resistant and almost impossible to chip or damage. For me 1095 is predictable. Meaning I know what it can take and what abuse it will handle and I can sharpen it very fast so I'm not afraid to cut crap I should not be cutting as i can put the edge back in seconds. Now this new cpm3v is very similar to 1095 just better in most categories so its like a 1095 on steroids. But cpm3v is new for me and not yet proven like 1095 is. But I jave high hopes for it.
@MiguelTheFirst1334 жыл бұрын
Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast thanks for the reply. I was looking at bradfords knives after the video, I would like to buy one in the future. The only “nice” knife I have is a guide series buck knife made from S30V, that is for gutting and skinning so I don’t use it much, got it as a birthday gift in Feb. I think maybe that’s a mistake and I should use it more to know it well.
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
@@MiguelTheFirst133 that s30v is fantastic for what you are using it for. It holds an edge all the way thru a whole deer gutting and processing and is very stain resistant. That knife will last forever doing what you are doing with it and it will never let you down.
@bigsean24734 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow hmm thats weird that you cant get s30v sharp but you can do m390. m 390 is much harder to sharpen than s30v in everything ive heard and did. ask anybody which is harder to sharpen and hands down will say m390. but i guess its different for everybody. no its doesent stay sharp longer than m390 m390 is atleast 3 steps ahead of s30v but the cost is higher to
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
@@bigsean2473 yep not sure why but have not had good luck with s30v so gave up on it. Like 390 and love 3v!
@choffnosky9872 жыл бұрын
Have you checked out the bradford gnecker?
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I don't own one yet but it sure is a sweet knife
@choffnosky9872 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow so if you were to build just one guardian 3 from their website and have only one, what blade steel, fastener type, blade finish, handle, and blade grind would you chose? Don't have a ton of cash to be throwing at knives. Just need a good edc/hunting knife. I also have a wrkt m1 caper in s35vn. What are your dislikes with that steel?
@choffnosky9872 жыл бұрын
Just wanting to learn from people who have more experience with different blade steels. I'm a knife noob only have had s30v and s35vn
@SamkoTradBow2 жыл бұрын
@@choffnosky987 I'd go textures scales no false edge and in m3 steel. . I have it and love it! It's my favorite production knife I own. M3 steel is amazing and has the perfect mix of qualities we need as hard use and real use knives
@choffnosky9872 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow by m3 your talking about m390 right?
@coldseas4 жыл бұрын
Mind you..that is CPM - 3V !
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@coldseas4 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow Anytime ..
@Matronelio75 Жыл бұрын
Do you sell those sheaths?
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
I do not. I'm not set up to make them efficiently. Just for myself
@Matronelio75 Жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBowEtsy that shit bruv!
@SamkoTradBow Жыл бұрын
@@Matronelio75 thanks. Too much work unless I bought the right tools.
@patrickkelly72844 жыл бұрын
Can't believe you don't like the white river. My caper fits my hand so much better than the guardian 3.
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Yep its not my favorite. I also just don't like s30v steel much either. But its all personal preference. The knife, the company and the steel are all fantastic! The caper is my wife's favorite knife to use. She loves how it fits her hand and the size. Nothing wrong with any white river knife.
@patrickkelly72844 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow I just got it a week ago in s35vn, but probably not much difference. I really like the deep choir for protecting my finger while processing in the dark. I confess that mine is more for meat processing, and the blade profile is better for the skinning port than the g3. All good, I got my g3 used at a good price, and it is m390 but with a swedge. Don't trust that tip.
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
@@patrickkelly7284 you will love the white river! Yeah I never understood a false edge. I guess they are good from what i hear but I want the meat in the tip too.
@lionknives33 жыл бұрын
Hey guys! I have a question, has the Whiteriver caper a bigger handle than the Bradford Guardian 3?
@patrickkelly72843 жыл бұрын
@@lionknives3 it is a touch longer. Has a very nice feel and a large choil. If they made it in 3v, I would buy another.
@phillipnunya67933 жыл бұрын
Why don't you like S30V?
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
For some reason I struggle to sharpen it fast and it doesn't really gold an edge longer than other steels i can sharpen faster. It's just a steel thst doesn't agree with me. Bit it is an amazing steel and many many people love it. It just doesn't agree with me as much as other steels do.
@phillipnunya67933 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow Fair enough. I never liked the idea of having to deal with rust and constantly do preventative maintenance, but I suppose some things matter more than others to different people.
@suitedandbooted66123 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one who isn’t a fan of S30v. I have a Benchmade 940 in S30v. It is a fantastic knife. I love everything about it, except when it’s time to sharpen it. It’s just like you said, s30v takes much longer to sharpen, but doesn’t hold the edge much longer. I also have a mini griptilian in 154cm, and that’s way easier to sharpen. Unfortunately, years of steel snobs have created a market that allowed benchmade and many other companies to offer only premium steels, and now they can charge more money. The griptilian “base model” now comes in s30v, which means that they cost $10-15 more than they used to, and if you want a steel other than S30v, you have to pay even more to “upgrade.” Its bullshit.
@phillipnunya67933 жыл бұрын
@@suitedandbooted6612 S30V is more suited to the average user willing to maintain a good knife. Also, there are four reasonably likely possibilities that could explain the perceived lack of edge retention. You may not be sharpening correctly, you damage the edge by doing things that would affect other steels differently, you got one with a bad heat treat, or you simply may have a negative bias and thus have a negative placebo effect. My guess is that you aren't sharpening the steel correctly.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@suitedandbooted6612 yep miss the mini grip in 154! It was a perfect pocket knives. Could cut up 20 boxes and quickly resharpen it on the bottom of a coffee cup and cut 20 more!
@AMERICANPRIDE11003 жыл бұрын
1095 check
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
love me some 1095
@TipTop_1714 жыл бұрын
Keep it up
@SamkoTradBow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@benschildgen49943 жыл бұрын
I don't like the leather sheath that came with my Bradford. You can't get a belt through it
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the belt size. I never used the leather one as I made my own kydex sheaths immediately.
@carlostovar85853 жыл бұрын
How is the 390?, soft and breaks??
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
opposite! hard and takes a while to sharpen.
@carlostovar85853 жыл бұрын
Ok. I was just wondering, because you said that you wouldn’t take it camping. Only for edc around urban zone. And that 1095 was strong for camping
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@carlostovar8585 yep the 390 is very hard and holds an edge well. But it's too hard to sharpen in the field fast and I don't trust it for hard use like I do 1095. 1095 is super durable, reliable and predictable and sharpens very fast, even though it doesn't hold an edge as long. I'm not saying 390 is bad. Especially on a knife this size it's property perfect. And I do love it. But in thw woods for hard use or often use I'm taking 1095 personally because I love it so much.
@LegBuilder3 жыл бұрын
i am getting ready to but a guardian. what is your take on 3v. does it lose its edge fast, easy to maintain. whats your thoughts on it.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
The 3v is my favorite version. I carry thr 3v in the woods everytime I go. Holds an edge well, Re sharpens very fast and is very durable. The 390 version is my everyday carry and used in urban environments as a glorified box cutter.
@LegBuilder3 жыл бұрын
@@SamkoTradBow thank you for your response. i am getting the guardian 3.5 because i like a bigger knife. i will get it in 3 v. i bought the izula on your recommendation and enjoy it alot. i hope you do a long time review of the knife soon. take care
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
@@LegBuilder you are gonna love the 3v!!!! This winter will probably do some more knife vids.
@TheMode5413 жыл бұрын
I mean if you don't like the white river I know a guy.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
Wife loves that knife!
@kdf357 Жыл бұрын
Ya right I will take it
@reneschaap80913 жыл бұрын
man je snapt helemaal niks van staal en rvs !!!!!!! Opa
@Sugardaddy5013 жыл бұрын
Handle looks too short for my hands; I gotta go with and esee izula 2.
@SamkoTradBow3 жыл бұрын
The izula 2 is made with the longer handle just for that reason! I bet you will love it