Bradford Guardian3.5 3D Green Micarta Sabre Ground Stonewash M390

You asked for it. You got it. This is the brand new Guardian3.5 fixed blade from Bradford Knives with 3D machined OD Green Micarta and a Sabre Ground premium M390 blade. The 3.5 hits that in-between sweet spot so many have been looking for. Not too small, and not too big. It features a newly redesigned finger choil/guard and rounded handle that feels like it was made for your palm.

The Blade: Full tang construction of super edge-retaining M390 steel is proven to be one of the highest performing stainless steels on the market today. It's double temper and cryo treated for optimum performance. Bradford takes EDC fixed blades to a whole new premium level. Slightly over three inches of hair shaving cutting edge to work with with a strong sabre grind to stand up to the toughest tasks. This one's received a broken-in Stonewashed finish that looks cool and will hide the daily wear. Modified spear point profile is handy for slicing and piercing. Jimping (nearly an inch, .88) on the 3.5 thumb rest has moved forward for a more natural feel and that nice, welcoming guard makes for a fine grip.

The Handle: Thick 3D contoured micarta handle scales are comfortable and offer a sure grip in any environment. They're more ovalized to be naturally cradled in the palm. It feels great in reverse as well. They are secured to the tang via 416 stainless custom fasteners heat treated to 40 Rc and dark finished.

The brown leather sheath with insert provided completes the package as an awesome horizontal carry system. A Guardian3.5 from Bradford will fill the need for a quality USA built everyday carry fixed blade and then some.