It’s worth noting that not all eight Guardian options come with this style of G10. Two versions, the purple colorway with a black blade and the jade colorway with a silver blade, have more standard textured G10 scales.
Bizarro blade
While the unique G10 scales are a highlight, they’re hardly the only one. On the other side of the pivot, the Guardian’s 3.209-inch D2 steel blade is also a show stopper. The difference here, however, is its unconventional shape.
The overall shape, especially the belly, looks like a Wharncliffe — noteworthy for its long, relatively straight cutting edge. But as you get closer to the tip, you’ll notice a steep, sloping drop-off — more like a hunting-friendly clip point.
I’ve not seen a blade shaped like this before, and now I’m scratching my head as to why. The clip point gives it a more prominent piercing edge without sacrificing the slicing ability of the Wharncliffe belly.