Bradford Guardian3.5 vs Smith & Sons Brave
Put fixed blade knives head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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$149.95
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$215.00
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| Fixed Blade Knives | Bradford Guardian3.5 | Smith & Sons Brave |
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| Overall Length | 7.45" (189mm) 7.25" (184mm) 7.625" | 7.375" (187mm) 7.375" |
| Blade Length | 3.6" (91mm) 3.5" (89mm) 3.75" | 3.5" (89mm) 3.25" |
| Cutting Edge Length | 3" (76mm) | |
| Blade Thickness | .150" (4mm) .15" (4mm) 0.15" | .125" (3mm) 0.11" |
| Blade Steel | Cru-Wear M390 | D2 |
| Blade Style | Sheepsfoot Tanto Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Blade Finish | Black DLC Nimbus Stonewashed DLC | Stonewashed |
| Handle Material | G-Wood G-10 Micarta Carbon Fiber Micarta | Bocote Micarta G-10 Wood |
| Weight | 4.13oz 4oz 4.04 oz. | 3.67 oz. 4.13 oz. 3.88 oz. |
| Country of Origin | USA USA | USA |
| Cutting Edge | 3.125" | |
| Blade width | 1.00" | |
| Blade Material | CPM M4 | D2 |
| Blade Grind | Flat | Flat |
| Finish | Stonewash | Stonewash Black Stonewash |
| Edge Type | Plain | Plain |
| Handle Length | 3.875" | 4.00" |
| Handle Width | 1.125" | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.78" | 0.64" 0.61" 0.62" |
| Color | Black | Wood Black, OD Green Brown Black OD Green |
| User | Right Hand, Left Hand | |
| Sheath | Leather | Leather |
| Knife Type | Fixed Blade | Fixed Blade |
| Model | Guardian3.5 | Brave |
| Best Use | Everyday Carry | Camp/Hike, Hunting |
| Product Type | Knife | Knife |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Bradford | Smith & Wesson |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $146.95 | $215.00 |
| Used Price | $102.87 | $150.50 |
| Sale Price | $132.26 | $193.50 |
Fixed Blade Knives Descriptions
Bradford Guardian3.5
The Bradford Guardian3.5 is slightly larger than the Guardian3, and has a more neutral handle design. This makes the knife easier to use in odd sized or shaped hands, in a variety of grip styles, and in gloves. It's an excellent knife for everyday carry, utility, hard use, outdoor use, tactical use, and all kinds of other purposes. A Guardian3.5 is a perfect addition to any knife collection.The Bradford Guardian3.5 is available in multiple steels, blade shapes, materials, and finishes. You're sure to find one you like!
Smith & Sons Brave
The Brave is a scaled down version of the popular Cherokee by Smith & Sons. Each knife includes a leather belt carry sheath.
