Bradford Guardian 3 vs Reiff F3 | Which EDC Fixed Blade Wins?
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It's time for another BLADE BATTLE! Today we're putting two excellent small EDC fixed blades head-to-head: the Bradford Guardian 3 in Rex 45 versus the Reef F3 in MagnaCut.
I'll be comparing these two knives across materials, fit and finish, ergonomics, carry and sheath, aesthetics, sliceness, durability, tip utility, and value. This is a completely non-scientific comparison based on my personal experience, so play along and see which knife would win your scorecard.
The Bradford brings an extremely slicey Rex 45 blade and micarta scales, while the Reiff F3 brings MagnaCut, contoured G10, a beefier tip, and what I consider a much more practical carry system. In the end, the Reef F3 takes the Blade Battle 5–3—but both are excellent EDC fixed blades for very different reasons.
Which one would YOU choose: the Bradford Guardian 3 or the Reef F3? Let me know in the comments!
Chapters:
0:00 Comparing Compact Fixed Blades
0:57 Examining Materials and Build
3:44 Ergonomics and Carry Comfort
6:09 Slicing Power and Durability
8:39 Final Verdict and Results
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It's time for another BLADE BATTLE! Today we're putting two excellent small EDC fixed blades head-to-head: the Bradford Guardian 3 in Rex 45 versus the Reef F3 in MagnaCut.
I'll be comparing these two knives across materials, fit and finish, ergonomics, carry and sheath, aesthetics, sliceness, durability, tip utility, and value. This is a completely non-scientific comparison based on my personal experience, so play along and see which knife would win your scorecard.
The Bradford brings an extremely slicey Rex 45 blade and micarta scales, while the Reiff F3 brings MagnaCut, contoured G10, a beefier tip, and what I consider a much more practical carry system. In the end, the Reef F3 takes the Blade Battle 5–3—but both are excellent EDC fixed blades for very different reasons.
Which one would YOU choose: the Bradford Guardian 3 or the Reef F3? Let me know in the comments!
Chapters:
0:00 Comparing Compact Fixed Blades
0:57 Examining Materials and Build
3:44 Ergonomics and Carry Comfort
6:09 Slicing Power and Durability
8:39 Final Verdict and Results
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