It’s not particularly unusual to encounter design novelties in the EDC world. But it’s a lot trickier to find unique features that are practical and useful. Even when a knife offers something more off-the-beaten-path, it’s typically relegated to a single feature.
The Bestechman Guardian bucks those trends. This knife sports a highly irregular, albeit handy, blade shape alongside a handle with a noteworthy material application. Best of all, it offers all that (and more) at a relatively low price.
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The Bestech Guardian measures 7.577 inches, 4.368 of which comprise the handle. But it’s not the size of the handle that’s noteworthy; it’s the material.
This knife — which houses a trendy button lock — is equipped with G10 handle scales. The material is well-known in the EDC world for its durability, grip and relatively low cost. However, how these particular scales were crafted makes them much more interesting than typical G10.
In this case, the material is layered in a cross-hatched pattern that gives it greater depth and texture, similar to woven carbon fiber. This relatively subtle touch — especially on the more brightly colored options — adds a bit of flair to the knife without jacking up its price.
