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New arrival · checked November 12, 2026

Guardian Tactical
Mini APEX T/E

Black aluminum and carbon fiber · blued Damascus tanto

Guardian Tactical Mini APEX double-action OTF knife with black aluminum and carbon-fiber handle and blued Damascus tanto blade
Guardian Tactical Mini APEX T/E · Verified product image
Current listing
$639.00 current
Availability
In stock
Blade length
3.13 in
Blade steel
Brad Vice blued Damascus
Blade style
Tanto · Damascus finish · plain edge
Handle
Black anodized aluminum with removable carbon-fiber inlays
Lock / format
Double-action OTF automatic
Opening
Automatic · X-Drive thumb slide · ambidextrous tip-down clip
Origin
USA
Exclusive status
No Blade HQ exclusive label shown
Product code
17-2921 · BHQ-242271
Source checked
November 12, 2026

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