Before I watch this video i just want to say. I ordered this knife about 2 days ago. It is fated that you just put up this video. I have been waiting for this review for such a long time. Thank you so much... now to actually watch it.
I just wanted to bring to your attention the thing I like most about leather sheaths and that is silence smooth and supple like the living being it comes from leather is the stress free option. In most situations falling in the water is no big deal. In the situations I train for falling in is lethal. If you know your getting wet stow your sheath. If it's raining find shelter. If you are getting wet without a plan.... your sheath is the least of your worries. Anyway I like leather but I expect to change sheaths more often then knives. A leather sheath is not a 3 generation family heirloom. One of those sweet babies from Escanaba can go the distance. Thanks for the video and your well reasoned review.
I've been carrying the TOPS mini scandi for a little over a year now. It was my first adventure into a fixed blade edc ... And I gotta say I love it... Def gonna be hard going back to a folder. Thank you guys for just being awesome
I swap carry a fixed blade with me all of the time. I use a mixture of either the Bradford Guardian 3, ESEE Izula, and the Spyderco Aqua. I also carry two folders in my front pockets. The Bradford knife I have been carrying for over 6 months and I love the product.
no esee izula or izula 2 ?? we need more esee reviews I know you done one on the 3 and 4 but it's old needs updated. I have seen you bring some on other reviews but they don't have stand alone ones. the Bradford looks awesome i will probably pick one up! ps love the knife show I can't ever get enough tnpknifeshow
I agree with the last guy. Can't believe you skipped out on the Izula. Maybe it doesn't count because of its skeletonized handle? If any knife deserves a review...
hi to everyone at tnp. I just finished watching this video and was shocked that you do not find many tnpers carrying an edc fixed blade. I actually added my bk-2 into my edc back pack which I have equipped for a 24 to 48 hour emergency survival in an urban environment as I live and work in a big city here in the UK. I also have a spare swiss army cadet I think it is in my pack and carry in my pocket the kershaw 1555ti cryogenic which I bought because of my limited budget and the tnp review. I think no matter what environment you are in you should have a fixed blade to do those hard jobs and I find the bk-2 to be perfect for me at least for now. have to be careful what I do carry though due to UK knife laws. well love all your tnp vids keep it up man...cheers
I have carried a Old Timer Sharp Finger since the late 80's. I recently got a Condor Mini Bushlore and love it. My work and lifestyle makes a fixed blade more practical
I EDC a Guardian3 at home over the past month (m390, black dlc, orange g10 and black leather), and take it with me sometimes in the rotation. I haven't abused it yet, but it does all the things I want it to and wears well. My colleague got a 3 and a 4 and he's modified the hot spots off the Guardian3.
DAMN, i have been eyeing this (not naming which one) for 6 months and was gonna buy after Christmas.....now they will be sold out.....thanks nutn ;) still love your videos
I've been EDCing a fixed blade for years now, actually I suggested you doing a EDC fixed blade video when you did your folding EDC video. I mainly EDC the Esee 4 but also carry my Blackjack Tac Ops 4 occasionally as well. Nice video Nutn.
Awesomely timed review nutn, I've been looking at the knife for a month or so now. Would love to see one of the guardians tested in the future, thinking about grabbing one for some camp uses. Rock on
I carry two knives daily. A mini Griptilian and Buck 119 and sometimes swap in a kabar. I have a small landscape company in Florida so the fixed blade comes in handy.
I like carrying small fixed blades. Been EDCing a CS Super Edge for years. Thanks for the great review, I like this knife a lot but probably not enough to pony up for one. Also, nice Endura! I got a Delica in HAP40!
I occasionally carry a Schrade (US made) Sharpfinger fixed blade. This is my choice for EDC when I know I will be barbecuing or cooking for a crowd. Love that little fixed blade.
i carry a esee izula everyday on the belt horizontal. I took a niteize 360 degree rotating belt clip off a flash light holster i had and put it on the sheath the izula came with i love it. very versatile. i have it for defensive use i have a SOG multi tool that i use for basic cutting tasks.
I absolutely love fixies. Love love love love love fixed blades. Of all shapes and sizes. My personal opinion the best fixed blade knife on the planet is gough custom knives. I absolutely love the look love the designs the materials the attention to detail and all the different styles. And I honestly feel it's one of the strongest if not the strongest. Bad to the bone. The guy is a genius and he is great at whatever you does on top of that he is a great guy with a wonderful heart. So my personal opinion I think gough custom knives are the worlds best. All around knifes. ONE LOVE.
I edc a Coleman camp knife, nylon sheath in the pocket with button snaps removed. Kind of big for edc, but I love it, best ten dollar knife money can buy.
Sweet, Brad is an awesome guy to work with as well! I cringed when the other knife at the end bumped the edge of the Guardian 3 😨 will need a little touch up on that edge 🔪 Great video
Didn't see this review coming. There are a lot of paratroopers in Alaska carrying this knife everyday. I bought mine about six months ago from a small shop in Anchorage. Stopped carrying it after I cut my finger a few times due to the lack of finger choil. I found the Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter a worthy alternative.
I always carry my Chris Reeve professional soldier appendix inside the waste and. Works great and it is slim enough to barely ever feel it on my body and it frees up pocket space!
love my fixed blades, I have been eyeballing the guardian for months now. I carry folder and a fixed blade on the daily. Generally my Strider SNGCC is my rut knife and a Benchmade 140 Nimravus for the fixed.
I love revolvers, particularly short barrel, big bore like the Ruger Super RedHawk Alaskan 2.5" .454, and the S&W 4" (actually 3.2" compensated) 500 magnum. I shot both these revolvers from 25yards using D/A standing, both 5 round groups measured 3.5"! I've also accomplished similar groups from 25yards using D/A from other short snub revolvers. Point being all of them are super accurate regardless of barrel length.
I'm getting back into fixed blade knives for carry. I can never find what I'm looking for as a sheath so might as well make one. Got two fixed Karambits that I'm waiting on so I can EDC. In the past I carried a 7" Ka-bar, TOPS Ranger, and a couple of lesser named fixed blades that I can't remember.
I definitely remeber a guy you gear checked with a fixed blade. I think it was in front of a gun store, it was a younger fella. circa 3-4 Years ago :) He carried it inside the waistband on his back side. :)
I carry a cold steel SRK nutn cant carry a gun in Cali but can carry a fixed blade its pretty ironic cant wait to get out of this state keep up the good work nutn @nutnfancy
I EDC one, sometimes two, fixed blade knives and one folder. On a sunny day - Mora 511, on a wet day - Mora 546. And aal the time - a cheap old knife that my grandma gave to me a couple of years back.
I EDC a fixed blade and have for years. I have probably mentioned it somewhere, sometime on a TNP vid. I do for work and because it is a habit at work, it carries over to my off time too. Currently a Spyderco Perrin Bowie. I would probably carry this but not as a replacement for a fixed blade role. Maybe a bigger version. I always carry a folder too.
I not only carry a M-Tech spring assisted folder, but I also carry a P99 made by Walther. For those sensitive about weight, this is a very heavy knife. A fair bit heavier than a K Bar.
They definitely look like a better EDC knife and so does the Recon Tanto by SOG, but they're a hundred dollars or more. I got my P99 for right around 25/30 bucks.
All Games Ah, I couldn't find the price for the Walther. To me it just looks so off, I'd rather go with something else; I really dislike the serrations and how they did the back of the blade. It doesn't seem bad, but really isn't for me. I hadn't realized that the fairbairn-applegate was quite so much, either; you'd think they could produce them for quite a bit less. Then again, I haven't really looked into fixed blades; California is kinda crap about carrying them, and until yesterday I was a university student (graduated) who couldn't carry on campus where I spent most of my time. I'll be looking into open carry fixed blades soon I bet, and really don't know about the pricing.
Well, to start off with something that isn't too high priced and pretty good quality, check out Big 5. M-Tech knives are fairly inexpensive, and pretty good for the price. CRKT and Kershaw are both good knives, but a little more expensive. Just go on Amazon and look for fixed knives with 4+ star rating and within your budget; once you find one, first, see if your local stores have it, if not, Amazon is usually pretty cheap.
I was really interested before it was priced. Not that I cheap out on my blades but for what it is I'd stick with my esee izula. I edc that all the time and love it!
Hey, Nutn take a look at the new Spyderco Fred Perrin Street Beat FRN. It's a smaller version of the Perrin Street Bowie you liked so much. VG10 vs. M390 but the ergos of the Spyderco are much, much better. Comes with the thermoplastic sheath with the C-clip, again the smaller version of the Street Bowie. Excellent retention.
I've been carrying my Hogue EX03 with the hawk bill style, and i've really been loving it. The sheath that has the belt loop thing on could use some work but other than that its really cool. I've been using it as my tactical blade but it does get some edc use as well. You should check it out nutn!
A2 steel was what Chris Reeve used to make his hollow handle knives. I owned a total of 6 of those, just sold the last one. They were all good stuff. Should have kept the Avitor, but prices went crzy sold I sold out and got a new Sebenza 25.
+Randall Kelley My Bark River Bravo 2 is in A2... with the convex grind, it is godlike. 99% of the people that don't like convex grinds just don't know how to sharpen them. If they can't clamp their full flat grind and drone away on it, they just aren't happy. I do love the FFG though, it is just that I prefer convex for its versatility.
I like this Bradford Guardian 3, but I think a worthy competitor at about the same price point from my research is the Buck 245MWG "Matt Would Go" designed by Matt Leathers, a fallen Navy SEAL, who was killed in a training accident, I believe. It is made from 5160 spring steel and coated with Buck's traction coating, I think. It features a micarta handle with adjustable kydex sheath with a TechLok for versatile carry. The blade length is just over four inches, and the shape is very close to the Guardian 3's. I have not obtained one yet, but I would love to see a Nutnfancy review on it.
+Tyler Barton It would be great to see a review on that one, sounds like a great offering. 5160 isn't too bad either and I like Buck's coating, though m390 is my current favorite steel. Hopefully we'll see that review and many more.
+Jeremy Madsen, I have not had any experience with M390. Somewhat surprisingly, the only "premium steel" I own is a MercWorx Sniper Chili "project knife" I obtained for ridiculously cheap in a pawn shop after someone took a grinder to it. It has S30V steel. I really like my Buck 625 Intrepid L fighter, too, and I wish Nutn would review it for more people to get their hands on a great lightweight fighter. That blade is where I have my experience with the traction coating. It wears well unless you are pounding steel with it.
Four minutes in and 141 views already. Fixed blade is the light weight tactical survival SOG Seal Strike with the Deluxe Sheath that will help feed the Emberlit Titanium UL multi fuel stove. Can wear the knife hanging from the SOE EDC belt or tip up on the 5.11 LBE Vest for the last week of October when the zombies peek. Thank you for the great video ! tjl
My martial arts instructor preaches fixed blade. I've been sticking with a folder because it doesn't look like a 'killer'. But the one on your table looks utility but could be very dangerous from a sheath and doesn't look over tactical. They are so fast. My instructor likes to get in the middle of one of our hand to hand rounds and say 'okay, now deploy your folder.' In the middle of a fight you just can't get it done without time and space. In the clinch you can only get a fixed blade out.
crkt dragon fixed blade the sheath and knife are super thin and light inside the waist band on my right side as a backup for my s&w shield on my left also iwb
it does look nice , i like the size and shape too .,needs to lose the jimping . love the sheath . that hunter looks good too the Kershaw is a nice little one . never cared for a tanto blade ,don't know why i just never did . now that Gryphon is a real nice knife . the bark river is beautiful , and the fit and finish is better,scales are better . all in all, a whole lot of great knives , and great info . always gain knowledge from your videos . thanks Nutn . 697
I edc a fixed blade around 5 days a week so i guess its not edc... But they are just better than folders IMO and in a lot of places an open carried fixed blade while it may turn some heads, is usually no nonsense legal.
I don't know if you've ever looked at it, but it seems the TOPS scandi trekker would be strong competition for the Guardian 3 (and an alternative to a tactical folder IMO).
If only it was that easy. Hell even if we have a blade that is legal over here cops don't like it if it can be opened one handed even though we have no law against one handed openers.
KamiSapmelash If they lock or are over 3 inches yes. If they don't exactly lock but are say held open by the tool folding in a way its a grey area that will come down to the discretion of the officer who stops you.
+ilikepork247 You must have been unlucky to meet a plod who gave you trouble about a one-handed opener - I've never met anyone who's had that trouble, not had any problems like that myself. But, as you say they are legal, so there's not much they can do about it even if they don't like them. Unless you are waving the things about in a dangerous / threatening manner public. of course.
I just started carrying the minimalist in the mini bowie version(neck carry) I forget I'm wearing it. It's sharp and a good utility shape. I'm also now testing the Cold steel Counter TAC II, (definitely a small defensive/ tactical knife) the sheath isn't great but I just clip it inside a belt loop in the back and forget about it till I sit in my truck. Then the carry method shows its drawbacks.
Love the whole package this knife brings. Blade shape, Eros and sheath. Can't wait to pick one up.
Before I watch this video i just want to say. I ordered this knife about 2 days ago. It is fated that you just put up this video. I have been waiting for this review for such a long time. Thank you so much... now to actually watch it.
I just wanted to bring to your attention the thing I like most about leather sheaths and that is silence smooth and supple like the living being it comes from leather is the stress free option. In most situations falling in the water is no big deal. In the situations I train for falling in is lethal. If you know your getting wet stow your sheath. If it's raining find shelter. If you are getting wet without a plan.... your sheath is the least of your worries. Anyway I like leather but I expect to change sheaths more often then knives. A leather sheath is not a 3 generation family heirloom. One of those sweet babies from Escanaba can go the distance. Thanks for the video and your well reasoned review.
I've been carrying the TOPS mini scandi for a little over a year now. It was my first adventure into a fixed blade edc ... And I gotta say I love it... Def gonna be hard going back to a folder. Thank you guys for just being awesome
I swap carry a fixed blade with me all of the time. I use a mixture of either the Bradford Guardian 3, ESEE Izula, and the Spyderco Aqua. I also carry two folders in my front pockets.
The Bradford knife I have been carrying for over 6 months and I love the product.
Dude, you don't know how long I've been waiting for this video and at this point I'm guaranteed to get this within the next year.
I carried my ZT 160 today inverted. The looks I get when using it are priceless!
I've had my CF handle, black bladed Guardian 3 for a couple of months. I'm really happy with it - thanks nutn, another good vid!
The Guardian is a pretty cool, compact, and strong EDC alternative....ahhh, we like choices! -nutnfancy
+nutnfancy i carry the cold steel spike bowie every day. Use it as a neck knife
no esee izula or izula 2 ?? we need more esee reviews I know you done one on the 3 and 4 but it's old needs updated. I have seen you bring some on other reviews but they don't have stand alone ones.
the Bradford looks awesome i will probably pick one up!
ps love the knife show I can't ever get enough tnpknifeshow
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I agree with the last guy. Can't believe you skipped out on the Izula. Maybe it doesn't count because of its skeletonized handle? If any knife deserves a review...
+jason12085 what happened at shot show I guess I missed out on that?
Been looking at this knife for a while. Thanks for the solid review.
hi to everyone at tnp. I just finished watching this video and was shocked that you do not find many tnpers carrying an edc fixed blade. I actually added my bk-2 into my edc back pack which I have equipped for a 24 to 48 hour emergency survival in an urban environment as I live and work in a big city here in the UK. I also have a spare swiss army cadet I think it is in my pack and carry in my pocket the kershaw 1555ti cryogenic which I bought because of my limited budget and the tnp review. I think no matter what environment you are in you should have a fixed blade to do those hard jobs and I find the bk-2 to be perfect for me at least for now. have to be careful what I do carry though due to UK knife laws.
well love all your tnp vids keep it up man...cheers
I have carried a Old Timer Sharp Finger since the late 80's. I recently got a Condor Mini Bushlore and love it. My work and lifestyle makes a fixed blade more practical
I EDC a Guardian3 at home over the past month (m390, black dlc, orange g10 and black leather), and take it with me sometimes in the rotation. I haven't abused it yet, but it does all the things I want it to and wears well. My colleague got a 3 and a 4 and he's modified the hot spots off the Guardian3.
This is actually one of my favorite hunting knives.
DAMN, i have been eyeing this (not naming which one) for 6 months and was gonna buy after Christmas.....now they will be sold out.....thanks nutn ;) still love your videos
+Christopher Herinckx well i guess its about time, sorry wallet. now i have a reason to hide behind when the wife gets mad lol
I EDC a Ka-bar bk11 and love it! Pretty light and not noticeable
I've been EDCing a fixed blade for years now, actually I suggested you doing a EDC fixed blade video when you did your folding EDC video. I mainly EDC the Esee 4 but also carry my Blackjack Tac Ops 4 occasionally as well. Nice video Nutn.
My knife edges are never dull nutn'. Not since you convinced me to but the Edge Pro Apex. Dang I love that thing!
Awesomely timed review nutn, I've been looking at the knife for a month or so now. Would love to see one of the guardians tested in the future, thinking about grabbing one for some camp uses. Rock on
Really cool knife, had to check out their website. They have a lot of great finishes and colors, very impressive. Great KRVs last couple days.
I carry two knives daily. A mini Griptilian and Buck 119 and sometimes swap in a kabar. I have a small landscape company in Florida so the fixed blade comes in handy.
this is on my buy list. I wanna start carrying horizontal small of back and it is the right set up. I just wish the Guardian 4 had same sheath.
Nutn, loving the rapid fire KRBs!!! It's reminding me of the old days of TNP! Please keep it up!
I like carrying small fixed blades. Been EDCing a CS Super Edge for years. Thanks for the great review, I like this knife a lot but probably not enough to pony up for one. Also, nice Endura! I got a Delica in HAP40!
I carry the Guardian 3 (3V variant) every day 👍 love it.
I occasionally carry a Schrade (US made) Sharpfinger fixed blade. This is my choice for EDC when I know I will be barbecuing or cooking for a crowd. Love that little fixed blade.
i carry a esee izula everyday on the belt horizontal. I took a niteize 360 degree rotating belt clip off a flash light holster i had and put it on the sheath the izula came with i love it. very versatile. i have it for defensive use i have a SOG multi tool that i use for basic cutting tasks.
Man, really surprised no mention of any esee knives.
I absolutely love fixies. Love love love love love fixed blades. Of all shapes and sizes. My personal opinion the best fixed blade knife on the planet is gough custom knives. I absolutely love the look love the designs the materials the attention to detail and all the different styles. And I honestly feel it's one of the strongest if not the strongest. Bad to the bone. The guy is a genius and he is great at whatever you does on top of that he is a great guy with a wonderful heart. So my personal opinion I think gough custom knives are the worlds best. All around knifes. ONE LOVE.
I edc a Coleman camp knife, nylon sheath in the pocket with button snaps removed. Kind of big for edc, but I love it, best ten dollar knife money can buy.
I carry my FFG (limited edition) Guardian 3 with the kydex sheath almost daily. Love it!
Sweet, Brad is an awesome guy to work with as well! I cringed when the other knife at the end bumped the edge of the Guardian 3 😨 will need a little touch up on that edge 🔪 Great video
I've had the guardian 4 for about 5 months now, awesome wilderness blade
guy came in the grocery store I work at with a short kbar in a belt sheath... first person I've seen other than myself
Didn't see this review coming. There are a lot of paratroopers in Alaska carrying this knife everyday. I bought mine about six months ago from a small shop in Anchorage. Stopped carrying it after I cut my finger a few times due to the lack of finger choil. I found the Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter a worthy alternative.
I went back and watched your video at Blade HQ, this was one of the knives that you highlighted.
I always carry my Chris Reeve professional soldier appendix inside the waste and. Works great and it is slim enough to barely ever feel it on my body and it frees up pocket space!
yes! excited to watch this, been thinking about getting one of these bad boys for awhile now.
love my fixed blades, I have been eyeballing the guardian for months now. I carry folder and a fixed blade on the daily. Generally my Strider SNGCC is my rut knife and a Benchmade 140 Nimravus for the fixed.
I love revolvers, particularly short barrel, big bore like the Ruger Super RedHawk Alaskan 2.5" .454, and the S&W 4" (actually 3.2" compensated) 500 magnum. I shot both these revolvers from 25yards using D/A standing, both 5 round groups measured 3.5"! I've also accomplished similar groups from 25yards using D/A from other short snub revolvers. Point being all of them are super accurate regardless of barrel length.
I'm getting back into fixed blade knives for carry. I can never find what I'm looking for as a sheath so might as well make one. Got two fixed Karambits that I'm waiting on so I can EDC. In the past I carried a 7" Ka-bar, TOPS Ranger, and a couple of lesser named fixed blades that I can't remember.
Awesome! Never thought of the horizontal carry for a EDC fix blade.... Hmmm.... A contender for me!
I definitely remeber a guy you gear checked with a fixed blade. I think it was in front of a gun store, it was a younger fella. circa 3-4 Years ago :)
He carried it inside the waistband on his back side. :)
I carry a cold steel SRK nutn cant carry a gun in Cali but can carry a fixed blade its pretty ironic cant wait to get out of this state keep up the good work nutn @nutnfancy
You're awesome! Thank you for all the hard work you do!
I do daily. I carry either an izulu 2 or a spoken street scalpel by TOPS. I love this carry much easy to get out and back.
I EDC one, sometimes two, fixed blade knives and one folder. On a sunny day - Mora 511, on a wet day - Mora 546. And aal the time - a cheap old knife that my grandma gave to me a couple of years back.
Another great vid; thank you! I like the KOA option. I love to carry my KOA Yukon belt knife on a regular basis. Thanks again.
I EDC a fixed blade and have for years. I have probably mentioned it somewhere, sometime on a TNP vid. I do for work and because it is a habit at work, it carries over to my off time too. Currently a Spyderco Perrin Bowie. I would probably carry this but not as a replacement for a fixed blade role. Maybe a bigger version. I always carry a folder too.
I edc a gerber ghoststrike fixed blade, and I love it
I gather the movie Psycho really had a big impact on your systems lol.
Great video nutn!
love to see the KRV's Nutn, so much good info
My edc knife is a smaller version of a kbar fighting knife I find it works well for most of my daily tasks
love when you have alot of knives around !
I not only carry a M-Tech spring assisted folder, but I also carry a P99 made by Walther. For those sensitive about weight, this is a very heavy knife. A fair bit heavier than a K Bar.
Looked at it, I'd rather just go with a Fairbairn-Applegate at that point.
They definitely look like a better EDC knife and so does the Recon Tanto by SOG, but they're a hundred dollars or more. I got my P99 for right around 25/30 bucks.
*Cold Steel, not SOG.
All Games Ah, I couldn't find the price for the Walther. To me it just looks so off, I'd rather go with something else; I really dislike the serrations and how they did the back of the blade. It doesn't seem bad, but really isn't for me.
I hadn't realized that the fairbairn-applegate was quite so much, either; you'd think they could produce them for quite a bit less. Then again, I haven't really looked into fixed blades; California is kinda crap about carrying them, and until yesterday I was a university student (graduated) who couldn't carry on campus where I spent most of my time. I'll be looking into open carry fixed blades soon I bet, and really don't know about the pricing.
Well, to start off with something that isn't too high priced and pretty good quality, check out Big 5. M-Tech knives are fairly inexpensive, and pretty good for the price. CRKT and Kershaw are both good knives, but a little more expensive. Just go on Amazon and look for fixed knives with 4+ star rating and within your budget; once you find one, first, see if your local stores have it, if not, Amazon is usually pretty cheap.
We love the steel conversations!
love the tnp patches.... curious to see If doodle will turn anymore of his doodles into patches
CS Mini tac is so sick!
I had my fixie EDC at the Layton gathering: a small Scott Gossman design. Carry a fixed blade as an EDC 30-40% of the time.
Would like to see a review of the White river backpacker/Caper series, great little EDC's. The guardian 3 is going to be my next purchase.
I don't carry one but I really want to so this video is great I'm still watching it. your awesome by the way lol
I was really interested before it was priced. Not that I cheap out on my blades but for what it is I'd stick with my esee izula. I edc that all the time and love it!
My TRUSTED EDC Load out.
ESEE Izula (Dsrt Tan), Micarta scales, Kydex sheath, Tek-Loc *Cross Draw*
Coin Pocket Pro-Tech Runt (Blk/Blk)
+Thizlamic I edc the Izula g10 handle kydex sheath tek loc scout carry
+H.I.S Survival 10-4 Copy that.
+Thizlamic I didn't like the Micarta scales as much as a nice paracord wrap. Still I've been carrying the knife for about 3 months. Great EDC.
I always rock my g19 but when I got outside my small town I carry a benchmark adamas fixed blade.
I carry a spyderco street beat I forget I have it on me I wish you would bring it out on a video I was hoping to see it mentioned in this one
Hey, Nutn take a look at the new Spyderco Fred Perrin Street Beat FRN. It's a smaller version of the Perrin Street Bowie you liked so much. VG10 vs. M390 but the ergos of the Spyderco are much, much better. Comes with the thermoplastic sheath with the C-clip, again the smaller version of the Street Bowie. Excellent retention.
Great looking knife. Might need to replace the Timberline mini pit bull with one of these.
I've been carrying my Hogue EX03 with the hawk bill style, and i've really been loving it. The sheath that has the belt loop thing on could use some work but other than that its really cool. I've been using it as my tactical blade but it does get some edc use as well. You should check it out nutn!
What makes this better than Izula for a small edc fixed blade?
A2 steel was what Chris Reeve used to make his hollow handle knives. I owned a total of 6 of those, just sold the last one. They were all good stuff. Should have kept the Avitor, but prices went crzy sold I sold out and got a new Sebenza 25.
+Randall Kelley My Bark River Bravo 2 is in A2... with the convex grind, it is godlike. 99% of the people that don't like convex grinds just don't know how to sharpen them. If they can't clamp their full flat grind and drone away on it, they just aren't happy. I do love the FFG though, it is just that I prefer convex for its versatility.
I carry a fixed blade and I'll also add that I never go out without one. Locks are fine but fixed blades inspire confidence!
I carry my fix blade around the neck. thank you for the great review. this is one of your calling bubbalove
I like this Bradford Guardian 3, but I think a worthy competitor at about the same price point from my research is the Buck 245MWG "Matt Would Go" designed by Matt Leathers, a fallen Navy SEAL, who was killed in a training accident, I believe. It is made from 5160 spring steel and coated with Buck's traction coating, I think. It features a micarta handle with adjustable kydex sheath with a TechLok for versatile carry. The blade length is just over four inches, and the shape is very close to the Guardian 3's. I have not obtained one yet, but I would love to see a Nutnfancy review on it.
+Tyler Barton It would be great to see a review on that one, sounds like a great offering. 5160 isn't too bad either and I like Buck's coating, though m390 is my current favorite steel. Hopefully we'll see that review and many more.
+Jeremy Madsen, I have not had any experience with M390. Somewhat surprisingly, the only "premium steel" I own is a MercWorx Sniper Chili "project knife" I obtained for ridiculously cheap in a pawn shop after someone took a grinder to it. It has S30V steel. I really like my Buck 625 Intrepid L fighter, too, and I wish Nutn would review it for more people to get their hands on a great lightweight fighter. That blade is where I have my experience with the traction coating. It wears well unless you are pounding steel with it.
Ive been thinking of carrying a fixed blade. In Cali you can open carry a fixed blade and I dont have the $300 for a concealled carry permit
Four minutes in and 141 views already. Fixed blade is the light weight tactical survival SOG Seal Strike with the Deluxe Sheath that will help feed the Emberlit Titanium UL multi fuel stove. Can wear the knife hanging from the SOE EDC belt or tip up on the 5.11 LBE Vest for the last week of October when the zombies peek. Thank you for the great video ! tjl
The BG03 in Coyote perfectly matches the sheath.
I love the desert owl patches, very handsome.
I EDC a buck Gen 5 everyday, great smaller knife. Have edcd it for about 4 years now. Probably heavier than those though.
My martial arts instructor preaches fixed blade. I've been sticking with a folder because it doesn't look like a 'killer'. But the one on your table looks utility but could be very dangerous from a sheath and doesn't look over tactical. They are so fast. My instructor likes to get in the middle of one of our hand to hand rounds and say 'okay, now deploy your folder.' In the middle of a fight you just can't get it done without time and space. In the clinch you can only get a fixed blade out.
crkt dragon fixed blade the sheath and knife are super thin and light inside the waist band on my right side as a backup for my s&w shield on my left also iwb
I would pick a fixed blade if I had the choice . The knife looks really nice :)
- Martin
Have you ever done a review on the black label brand knives?
it does look nice , i like the size and shape too .,needs to lose the jimping . love the sheath . that hunter looks good too the Kershaw is a nice little one . never cared for a tanto blade ,don't know why i just never did . now that Gryphon is a real nice knife . the bark river is beautiful , and the fit and finish is better,scales are better . all in all, a whole lot of great knives , and great info . always gain knowledge from your videos . thanks Nutn . 697
I believe there are replacement handle scales available through Bradford that don't have the sharp edges.
KaBar TDI small or large, horizontal carry in a NSR Tactical Sheath.I want a TDI Hellfire knife
Any chance of an updated review of the Becker BK9 now that KA-BAR is producing it?
I carry an old marttiini lynx every day, it's a wonderful knife!
the marttiini knives are cool sheath too traditional for my carry
I guess I'm an oddball, I carry an Endura 4 SS ComboEdge. It's 5.6 oz but feels great to me.
Hiking or hunting I carry a fixed blade but Seattle is not fixed-friendly. I usually go Delica, because they're awesome.
I edc a fixed blade around 5 days a week so i guess its not edc... But they are just better than folders IMO and in a lot of places an open carried fixed blade while it may turn some heads, is usually no nonsense legal.
They have some new scales for that bradford, looked more ergonomic than originals but more money of course.
Not for the Guardian 3 yet, unless I'm mistaken.
You're right, what I saw was for guardian 4
I don't know if you've ever looked at it, but it seems the TOPS scandi trekker would be strong competition for the Guardian 3 (and an alternative to a tactical folder IMO).
Another great video dude.
I'd love to EDC this as it looks really nice but unfortunately I cannot. (Stupid UK laws)
+ilikepork247 Dude, you all must get those laws changed. Stop the insanity.
If only it was that easy. Hell even if we have a blade that is legal over here cops don't like it if it can be opened one handed even though we have no law against one handed openers.
+ilikepork247
Out of curiosity, do they count the leatherman tools you can open the knife on one handed as illegal fixed blades down by your parts?
KamiSapmelash If they lock or are over 3 inches yes. If they don't exactly lock but are say held open by the tool folding in a way its a grey area that will come down to the discretion of the officer who stops you.
+ilikepork247 You must have been unlucky to meet a plod who gave you trouble about a one-handed opener - I've never met anyone who's had that trouble, not had any problems like that myself. But, as you say they are legal, so there's not much they can do about it even if they don't like them. Unless you are waving the things about in a dangerous / threatening manner public. of course.
100% agree..csk code 4 2015 cts xhp or go home. the steel will fail before the lock does and its pretty damn good steel!
How about a Fred Perrin Bowie. Thinking about buying one.
I used to EDC a fixed-blade knife.
CRKT Minimalist. Sharp enough for what I needed.
I just started carrying the minimalist in the mini bowie version(neck carry) I forget I'm wearing it. It's sharp and a good utility shape. I'm
also now testing the Cold steel Counter TAC II, (definitely a small defensive/ tactical knife) the sheath isn't great but I just clip it inside a belt loop in the back and forget about it till I sit in my truck. Then the carry method shows its drawbacks.
I sure would carry that but i really like my para military 2 i just got 2 days ago, saw it on tnp first. never been into spyderco but i'm diggin it.
I use a izzula for my work edc.
I carry a Benchmade SOCP dagger in the city, and a CRKT M-21 in the country. Every day.