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Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E OTF Knife Black Al/CF (3.13" Blued Damascus)

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Our Price: $639.00
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Item #BHQ-242271

Handle: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber | Black
Blade: Damascus | Tanto | Damascus

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  • Overall Length: 7.26"
  • Blade Length: 3.13"
  • Blade Material: Damascus
  • Blade Style: Tanto
  • Finish: Damascus
  • Edge Type: Plain
  • Handle Length: 4.13"
  • Handle Material: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber
  • Color: Black
  • Weight: 3.10 oz.
  • User: Right Hand, Left Hand
  • Pocket Clip: Tip-Down
  • Knife Type: OTF
  • Opener: Thumb Slide
  • Brand: Guardian Tactical
  • Model: Mini Apex
  • Model Number: 17-2921
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Best Use: Tactical
  • Product Type: Knife
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  • Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E OTF Knife Black Al/CF (3.13" Blued Damascus)
  • Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E OTF Knife Black Al/CF (3.13" Blued Damascus)
  • Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E OTF Knife Black Al/CF (3.13" Blued Damascus)

This Knife

  • Blade: Tanto blade made from Brad Vice Blued Damascus.
  • Opener: Thumb slide opener combined with Guardian Tactical’s X-Drive system, which utilizes two blade springs and four points of contact for smooth, consistent blade deployment and retraction.
  • Handle: Black-anodized aluminum handle with removeable carbon fiber inlays.
  • Carry: Tip-down pocket clip for ambidextrous carry. 

Guardian Tactical Mini APEX 

The Guardian Tactical Mini APEX delivers everything you love about its larger counterpart, packed into a more streamlined, pocket-friendly footprint. It retains the same smooth, authoritative action, rugged American-made construction, and striking tactical aesthetic, all while offering a more compact profile inspired by the original APEX and Recon series.

At its core is a scaled-down, high-end single-edge drop point blade crafted from premium MagnaMax stainless powder metallurgy steel, engineered for exceptional edge retention and wear resistance. Paired with Guardian Tactical’s renowned double-action deployment and retraction, the Mini APEX offers one of the crispest, most satisfying OTF actions available in a smaller scale.

The handle is expertly crafted from anodized aluminum and some models even come enhanced with removable carbon fiber inlays that add both secure grip and high-end sophistication, along with the ability to customize your look. Whether carried left- or right-handed, everyday carry is completely effortless thanks to the low-profile reversible pocket clip.

Proudly American-made, the Guardian Tactical Mini APEX proves that you never have to sacrifice high-end performance or tactical style for portability.

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Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E OTF Knife Black Al/CF (3.13" Blued Damascus)

Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E OTF Knife Black Al/CF (3.13" Blued Damascus)