The Bradford Guardian 4.5 Nimbus Black Micarta is a purpose-built fixed blade that strikes the perfect balance between refined craftsmanship and hard-use utility. Designed for field tasks, backwoods excursions, and all-around everyday reliability, this knife is engineered to handle real-world challenges with ease and confidence. Whether you’re an outdoorsman, survivalist, or gear enthusiast, the Guardian 4.5 offers a no-compromise cutting tool that performs as beautifully as it looks.
At its core is a 4-inch drop point blade made from N690 stainless steel—a high-performance alloy known for its excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. It’s a steel that holds up in wet, muddy, or demanding conditions without flinching. The blade features Bradford’s Nimbus finish, a sleek, stonewashed effect that adds character and helps minimize visible wear. It’s understated, rugged, and designed to work hard while maintaining a clean, tactical look.
With a full tang construction and a blade thickness of .18 inches, the Guardian 4.5 is built to endure. It delivers the kind of strength you want in a fixed blade—capable of batoning, slicing, feathering, and carving—without sacrificing control or finesse. At 9.2 inches overall and weighing 6.3 ounces, it sits right in the sweet spot for carry comfort and field utility, giving you a tool that feels natural in the hand while offering the durability needed for extended tasks.
The black Micarta handle is shaped for ergonomic comfort and a secure grip. Micarta not only looks sharp, it also offers excellent traction—even when wet or dirty. It’s a handle material that performs as well in the rain as it does under the sun, and it wears beautifully over time, developing a unique patina that tells the story of your adventures. The scales are contoured for hand-filling comfort, whether you’re wearing gloves or working barehanded, and a lanyard hole at the pommel provides added carry or retention options.
The knife comes complete with a premium leather sheath featuring a belt loop for vertical carry. Designed to hold the knife securely while allowing quick, easy access, the sheath complements the Guardian 4.5’s field-ready build with classic styling and dependable retention. Whether you're hiking, camping, or working in the field, this setup ensures the knife is always close at hand and ready for action.
Available now at the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works, the Bradford Guardian 4.5 is a standout in both performance and design. As the best online knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is proud to offer top-tier American-made knives like this one, built for users who expect the best from their gear. The Guardian 4.5 Nimbus Black Micarta is more than just a cutting tool—it’s a statement of quality, capability, and confidence in the field.