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

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @doodysdaggers
    @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +3

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  • @MrBowelz
    @MrBowelz 9 місяців тому +3

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

    • @SystemVoided
      @SystemVoided 6 місяців тому

      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
    @jasongingerich5957 Рік тому +3

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому

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

    • @jasongingerich5957
      @jasongingerich5957 Рік тому

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

  • @notifysend1015
    @notifysend1015 Місяць тому

    I've just ordered one of these. Thanks for reviewing it.

  • @NoLaneRestrictions
    @NoLaneRestrictions Рік тому +1

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +2

      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
      @NoLaneRestrictions Рік тому

      @@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!

  • @davec3651
    @davec3651 Рік тому +2

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +1

      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
      @just_nate_8694 Рік тому +1

      I plan on getting a sea snake also.

    • @davec3651
      @davec3651 Рік тому

      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.

  • @57HEMIviken
    @57HEMIviken Рік тому +1

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому

      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!

  • @BennyBladez-
    @BennyBladez- Рік тому +1

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +1

      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!

  • @saltytomato3018
    @saltytomato3018 Рік тому

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

  • @sethprice241
    @sethprice241 Рік тому +1

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому

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

  • @just_nate_8694
    @just_nate_8694 Рік тому +3

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

  • @Mr_Obvious
    @Mr_Obvious Рік тому

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +1

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

  • @gregoryblake3377
    @gregoryblake3377 Рік тому

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому

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

  • @Yoko.Kurama
    @Yoko.Kurama Рік тому

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

  • @jacobvermette491
    @jacobvermette491 Рік тому

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому

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

  • @Monsoonpain
    @Monsoonpain 10 місяців тому

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

  • @MattChavez2606
    @MattChavez2606 3 місяці тому

    Do you still feel the same about the N690? Looking to buy one solid edc fixed blade for work. I’ve always used budget ones but have depleted/ sold off most of my collection now.

    • @doodysdaggers
      @doodysdaggers  3 місяці тому +1

      I like it on this knife. I’ve had it before where the heat treat must not have been up to par because it wasn’t great

    • @MattChavez2606
      @MattChavez2606 3 місяці тому +1

      @@doodysdaggersGood to know, think ima pull the trigger! They’re on Amazon new for $93 rn
      Been going back & forth on the M390 or N690.

  • @jtallday31
    @jtallday31 Рік тому +1

    Funny how one knife can change it all

  • @shaynegables
    @shaynegables Рік тому

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

    • @doodysdaggers
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому

      Oh the tools that take out that hardware? Damn okay

  • @Thor7
    @Thor7 4 місяці тому

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

    • @doodysdaggers
      @doodysdaggers  4 місяці тому

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

    • @Thor7
      @Thor7 4 місяці тому

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

  • @kylewood8327
    @kylewood8327 Рік тому

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +1

      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
    @beeferbaron Рік тому

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

    • @doodysdaggers
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Dissentient01
    @Dissentient01 Рік тому

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

  • @dirtydogvideo
    @dirtydogvideo Рік тому

    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
      @doodysdaggers  Рік тому +1

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