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Bradford Knives Guardian 3 3D
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Bradford Knives Guardian 3 3D
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Designed to replace your heavy-duty folder, the Guardian 3 3D is a slightly undersized, full-tang fixed-blade knife capable of a wide range of tasks. At just 6.5 inches overall, it’s small enough to take with you on the go, but its 3.5-inch blade is more than adequate for most outdoor and EDC tasks Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downJonasHeineman
5987
Apr 18, 2017
Quick update for the group: We've collected all the responses and will be sending a new order to Bradford today.
Traveler46
4
Apr 29, 2017
JonasHeinemanI missed the drop, but can I get in on this since you are making an order?
JonasHeineman
5987
Apr 7, 2017
Hey everyone -- We've been in touch with Bradford Knives and have an update for the group:
First of all, I want to say "WOW, SORRY GUYS!" and make clear that the mixup between steels is 100% my fault - I checked the blade finishes and handle scales and I thought all the specs to make sure, but clearly I did not catch the M3/N6 difference. The N690 version of this knife is only sold through distributors, so this drop was not arranged with Bradford Knives directly, but an authorized distributor for the N690 model.
Brad has been incredibly responsive and understanding since hearing about this for the first time today. He likes working with N690 and we both think it's an undervalued steel in the market, but of course he shares your view - and ours - that this metal is less expensive and less desirable (primarily because it is a rolled, non-powder steel).
Bradford Knives stands behind this N690 version and wants everyone to know they are authentic; if you choose to keep them they will be covered under Bradford's lifetime warranty (link below). They also want everyone to be 100% satisfied with their knives, and all Bradford Knife purchase experiences, so we've worked with them to come up with three options for everyone (all members will get this in email as well):
1) Exchange for the M390 knife you paid for and get a $15 coupon. Because we are working with Brad directly on this and we both want to make sure that you get what you wanted, we can ship out the M390 version to you within 4 weeks. Massdrop will also give you a $15 coupon for the inconvenience and provide a postage-paid label to facilitate the exchange.
2) Keep the N690 knife you have and get a $45 refund. This amount is based on typical selling price differential at other resellers and was agreed by Bradford to be a reasonable differential between M390 and N690, plus a bit extra for the hassle.
3) Return the knife you have for a full refund. If you don't want to wait, or for any reason would be happier with a full refund, we'll gladly send you a postage-paid return label with our sincere apologies and hope that we can regain your trust.
* Please check your email for a message that will come later today so that you can reply with your preference. *
Thank you all for letting us know, and for being patient and understanding while we got a resolution in place.
https://www.bradfordknives.com/index.php?id_cms=4&controller=cms
First of all, I want to say "WOW, SORRY GUYS!" and make clear that the mixup between steels is 100% my fault - I checked the blade finishes and handle scales and I thought all the specs to make sure, but clearly I did not catch the M3/N6 difference. The N690 version of this knife is only sold through distributors, so this drop was not arranged with Bradford Knives directly, but an authorized distributor for the N690 model.
Brad has been incredibly responsive and understanding since hearing about this for the first time today. He likes working with N690 and we both think it's an undervalued steel in the market, but of course he shares your view - and ours - that this metal is less expensive and less desirable (primarily because it is a rolled, non-powder steel).
Bradford Knives stands behind this N690 version and wants everyone to know they are authentic; if you choose to keep them they will be covered under Bradford's lifetime warranty (link below). They also want everyone to be 100% satisfied with their knives, and all Bradford Knife purchase experiences, so we've worked with them to come up with three options for everyone (all members will get this in email as well):
1) Exchange for the M390 knife you paid for and get a $15 coupon. Because we are working with Brad directly on this and we both want to make sure that you get what you wanted, we can ship out the M390 version to you within 4 weeks. Massdrop will also give you a $15 coupon for the inconvenience and provide a postage-paid label to facilitate the exchange.
2) Keep the N690 knife you have and get a $45 refund. This amount is based on typical selling price differential at other resellers and was agreed by Bradford to be a reasonable differential between M390 and N690, plus a bit extra for the hassle.
3) Return the knife you have for a full refund. If you don't want to wait, or for any reason would be happier with a full refund, we'll gladly send you a postage-paid return label with our sincere apologies and hope that we can regain your trust.
* Please check your email for a message that will come later today so that you can reply with your preference. *
Thank you all for letting us know, and for being patient and understanding while we got a resolution in place.
https://www.bradfordknives.com/index.php?id_cms=4&controller=cms
JonasHeineman
5987
May 7, 2017
That's a surprise to us and I'm sure disappointing for you. I'm going to let our team know and see what we can do for you. If you can please submit a help ticket, I can help the team to see the issue more quickly.
Hamsteren
46
May 10, 2017
JonasHeinemanHi Jonas, thanks for the help and sorry for the late reply (was out of town). Have submitted a ticket now. And i of course know it's not Massdrops fault that UPS Sweden decided it should be hit with customs. So anything you can do is appreciated.
LukasM
1642
Studio Team
Apr 6, 2017
Hey everyone,
Sorry to hear about the incorrect blade steel, thanks for flagging it, we're looking into the issue.
Sorry to hear about the incorrect blade steel, thanks for flagging it, we're looking into the issue.
ronaldhoffman
3
Apr 6, 2017
Just received my Guardian 3 also with the N690 instead of the advertised M390. The only reason I purchased this was to have it in M390. Very disappointing
PartyWizard
39
Apr 5, 2017
Just received my Guardian 3, but there is a huge problem...the blade steel is described as M390, which is one of my favorite steels, but the knife I received is labeled as N690...this is a big problem in my estimation as the steels are not equivalent at all and the reason I jumped in on these drop is because it was supposed to be in M390. Hoping this is just a mixup at the vendor's end and can be fixed...
HKP7M8
31
Apr 5, 2017
PartyWizardI too just received my knife and it is N690 instead of the advertised Bohler M390. There is no comparison between the two steels. M390 is one of my favorite blade steels and was the sole reason I joined this drop. I submitted a ticket, so we'll see how this is made right.
KennyS
138
Mar 19, 2017
You have listed two times (in the description of handle options and in the specs) that carbon fiber is a handle option. But in the note it says black or camo micarta. So which one is it? I am interested in the carbon fiber but dont want to join the drop if it's not offered. Conflicting info here.
LukasM
1642
Studio Team
Mar 16, 2017
Hey everyone,
Thanks for flagging the shipping settings on this drop, they were indeed set incorrectly. We have opened up shipping to CA and international countries (with some restrictions.)
@DBSS, @PV52, @Ciccio875, @Hamsteren, @Fliggi
Thanks for flagging the shipping settings on this drop, they were indeed set incorrectly. We have opened up shipping to CA and international countries (with some restrictions.)
@DBSS, @PV52, @Ciccio875, @Hamsteren, @Fliggi
Fliggi
Mar 16, 2017
fuck it, deleting my account, i can spend my money elsewhere.
PV52
3
Mar 14, 2017
Wonder why its us only? I mean its a small fixed blade, totaly legal to buy and own in Sweden, but still i cant buy it from here?!
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