Medford MERC-1 OTF. Un-Sugarcoated Review, Test, Fix.

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This video is my initial look at Medford newest release - MERC-1 OTF. The company is being innovative, which is good. It also feels as if the rushed some of the design while also adding features that aren’t easily explained. Did it qualify as my next EDC knife? Watch and judge for yourself!
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Disclaimer: this video is for entertainment purposes only! Do not attempt or replicate any of the activities seen in this video as they may lead to serious injury.
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@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Please feel free to ask any questions! Also, subscribe! That helps the channel. I’m not affiliated with any company that makes or sells knives so when you hit Like and especially Share, the RU-vid algorithm goes into the hyperdrive and shows the video to more folks who have similar interests as you. And that’s how we spread the word to the community together!

@The_RC_Guru 2 месяца назад

In all seriousness- I’d bet 1% or less of these sold even get used once to butter bread. Maybe cut a few pieces of paper(when they’re shipped actually sharp). Then put away so the guy can move onto the next shiny thing. Kudos to you for testing it out.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I see lots of guys carrying them as a status symbol. Also, I work daily with folks that actually go down range and they are carrying Toors and Striders fixed blades, Adamas or Presidios, sometimes Gerber 06 Autos. They would not mind a Medford but more as a retirement gift.

@jacobmckinney2607 2 месяца назад

The main reason I subscribed to this channel is honest reviews with prescribed solutions to make a knife better. You never disappoint, sir. It's making me more interested in getting an engineering degree.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Do it!

@ST-ue5fb 2 месяца назад

You're going to make Greg mad at you again!! LOL. Great video.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I don’t really care. If he was smart, he’d be asking guys that aren’t blowing smoke up his arse to look at prototypes. Ego.

@robinhardwood1593 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your videos, the effort and testing you put into it provides a lot of valuable information on overall design and manufacturing quality. I think you are filling a gap that was left behind by Nick Shabazz when he couldn't do as many reviews anymore. There's already enough reviewers that hold a knife into a camera and say "It's shiny and expensve and you NEED it!" imo. You and JoeX are a blessing to the knife community for calling out overpriced and overrated manufacturers and saving people money in the process. Regards from Germany :)

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the great comment!

@TerminalM193 2 месяца назад

Once again, this channel is criminally underrated and deserves way more eyes.... Off topic question.... Have you ever got your hands on any of the auto Ritter Hogues? I just ordered the jade variant after weeks of trying to decide on a new auto. There's literally no videos or sources, "that I can find atleast" where they put the knife through any kind of hardship.

@fredeschen3783 2 месяца назад

I have been pondering OTFs for a couple of years. I only want one and I really like the blade and style of the Medford. I guess I will just keep shopping. Thanks for saving me 600 bones.

@scottmurphy2278 2 месяца назад

Combat troodon. Best otf I've had. Regular troodon is a good one too. Just my opinion

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

For a US-made OTF, I can’t recommend Microtech over Kershaw Livewire. See these videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0g9C_BphLys.htmlsi=uOoagPFzq85QVVxd ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RweAtXJZg6g.htmlsi=GYArJ98-wPn3YAJn

@fredeschen3783 2 месяца назад

Kershaw or Hogue?

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@@fredeschen3783 Kershaw.

@glockmeister26 18 дней назад

This was incredibly educational. well done.

@tombrown4683 2 месяца назад

Glad you don't sugarcoat reviews. Seems like you have at least 10 Medford products. I would estimate that represents about $4000 - $7000. Quite a collection ! You are the only one I'm aware of that actually tests them as knives. There are a couple that appeal to me but I'll never buy one. Too overpriced for not being fully baked when new. Also there is Greg.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

There’s more to Greg than meets the eye

@21_Cabbage_ 2 месяца назад

This guy spends a LOT of money on knives... It's a flex, I guess.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@@21_Cabbage_ every time I see a Honda Civic with a dangling loud $600 exhaust pipe and $3K rims, I think hmm, I can buy a ton of knives for that! And then go ahead and do it 🤣

@21_Cabbage_ 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx I guess that makes sense. Thanks.

@IronButterknife 2 месяца назад

Pretty much exactly how I thought this review would go. Greg is still learning and trying to get better, while changing things to suit the changing environment. He’ll be fine.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

To be a successful engineer one has to fill the room with smartest people one can hire and then walk in stupid every single time. If one assumes he’s the smartest person in that room, he’s going to fail.

@IronButterknife 2 месяца назад

I agree. Live and learn.

@thechugdude 2 месяца назад

So many Medfords! I love how you're displaying the Benchmade Adira box! 😂

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Honestly, it’s been sitting there since the salt water test video I worked on last week

@travisbell9014 2 месяца назад

I ordered one about 19 months ago and still don't have it. I think I want my money back .

@dynamicfirearmsinc432 2 месяца назад

You're the man OMG 600.00 dollars screw that. Kershaw Livewire is still the best glad I listen to you bought the Livewire. I want to get more OTF's for my collection maybe Guardian Tactical. Thank you for doing all of these real deal test I could never do that it would kill me but that the way to see if you can count on it and you fix the problem mint.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Glad I could help!

@dynamicfirearmsinc432 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx maybe I will just get my next OTF will be the Hogue Knives Exploit you tested that one and had good luck with it also. I just don't want to take a chance on something that not been proven like the testing you do I really don't want to throw money away. Your channel is golden to me again THANK YOU

@kevinfitz3721 2 месяца назад

Try microtechs new stuff like gen 3 combat troodon you will be happy trust me

@dripskee6443 2 месяца назад

Agreed, I love my livewire

@TerminalM193 2 месяца назад

This channel is the entire reason I purchased the tanto livewire. The factory edge was practically dull but a few passes on my worksharp pro and now she's like a laser. I use it daily at work and have only had to strop twice over a 2 month period.

@georgelin8498 2 месяца назад

I see so many medfords flooding DLT trading. Seems that they are prioritizing quantity over quality.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

They never been focused on quality in the same way as, say, CRK are. The flooding is due to big retailers dropping the brand due to some public comments Medford made that were interpreted as attacking Chinese manufacturers.

@slayer7682 2 месяца назад

DLT is definitely overflowing with them, they keep adding to it also.

@fl9667 2 месяца назад

Greg should have consulted with you before making it production. At least it should pass the tree of doom 😅

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

He shouldn’t consult me, he should have consulted any mechanical engineer with test background. Like I said, once someone decides he’s the smartest guy in the room, mistakes will follow.

@mel87123 2 месяца назад

Yes!!!

@gentrydebbie1040 Месяц назад

I ordered the Proof Strike 10f 100 Medford Praterion back in November 2022 ,They also made 100 Dagger Blade otf's so It will be close to Two Years before it arrives , I Hope they Fix all the problems First. That is a long wait ,Because i have bought a few otf's sense the One in 2022 The Big Deal ws no outside Hardware that has already been Done . My old Thumb is weak The lighting is okay but the knife is just okay. My favorite otf the Microtech combat trodoon is to hard, But I got The Gen 3 Combat Trrodoon it is Dual sprung and is easy Very easy to Deploy my favorite . I only Bought The Medford Proof Stripe otf was They only made 100 .can't wait .Thanks .

@TheWoolyWolf Месяц назад

Although the G&G hawk deadlock is extremely expensive and hard to get, i hope one day you can test one on your channel. That'd be awesome as no one has done an actual stress test with one.

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

Noted!

@stevendalton7686 2 месяца назад

Very interesting!

@DavidV4444 2 месяца назад

Notwithstanding the greatness of the livewire, I am a Microtech guy now - they are adding titanium, improved actions, reducing some prices, incredible variety - perfection, no but Microtech is listening and they have me absolutely hooked lol… I have bought everything lately and even the new Combat Troodon Natural Signature Interceptor in addition to LUDT Gen Ill Black, Socom Elite Auto Natural, Cypher Il Black, Cypher Il Natural, 2 Merlot T/E Ultratechs, Combat Troodon Gen Ill Natural, Merlot Combat Troodon Warhound, Natural Hera Il, Natural Glykon and just ordered a Ram Lok Stitch Natural all in the past 2 months... I am holding off on the Medford for now - I appreciate the effort and will see - but with Microtech launching the Atreus zero blade play soon, that’s where my attention is now…

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

When Microtech publicly admits that RamLoc had major safety deficiencies, ALL of their knives are off my shopping list. That said, they sure know how to make an OTF!

@DavidV4444 2 месяца назад

Boycotting only hurts america - i am sticking with Microtech because they are teally workimg hard to deliver value, wuality and variety - to each his own but a boycott of anything american is not the answer.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@@DavidV4444 I’m a degreed engineer and right before my graduation I had to take engineering ethics class. At the end of the semester we had to swear an oath to protect safety and well being of the American public, so help us God. Let me reiterate: I’m sworn to this! So you see, I can’t just condone a poorly designed unsafe product. Once deficiency is discovered it would be unethical for me to remain silent and a company that knowingly releases a flawed product and then silently slides a fix in without a recall or replacement offer is dead to me. Also, there is no place for Lay-Z Boy chair “patriotism” on my channel. I actually serve my country every day, and yes, my daytime job also required an oath to be taken.

@DavidV4444 2 месяца назад

lol - you clearly think very highly of yourself - you are the smartest most ethical and highly regarded legend in his own mind - more Microtechs for me.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@DavidV4444 nah, obviously you’re more smarter.

@edwardk1545 2 месяца назад

Love this channel. Keep up the deep dives. And I'm starting to think alot of Boeing executives end up at alot of knifefe companies. Ugh.

@DXSharpening 2 месяца назад

Hope they get the issues resolved, that is an awesome looking otf

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

They can’t resolve issues without admitting that they have issues. Greg’s nugget won’t be able to process that

@DXSharpening 2 месяца назад

@CuttingBoardRx Fair enough, I will confess I'm not too familiar with Medford other than a few brief clips of Greg talking and some of your previous reviews. I appreciate the fact that they really prioritize American manufacturing and I hope they can begin to repair the brand image!

@DXSharpening 2 месяца назад

@CuttingBoardRx also just fyi, Microtech interceptor blade on combat troodon dropped this afternoon. I was able to hold one of the Gen iiis this week and they feel amazing

@TeaDoubleE85 2 месяца назад

No it's not.

@DXSharpening 2 месяца назад

@@TeaDoubleE85 interceptor blade is on microtechgear website?

@brianfigner4317 2 месяца назад

you are the best brother im laughing my ass off over here !! love your evidence bag . i have the new microtech cypher and the new combat troodon put a little grease on my springs and no more spring sing ..love them

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Microtech is not on my shopping list for now because of how they handled the RamLoc fiasco. Once they publicly acknowledge the deficiencies, I will return to the brand.

@DanMatheny-sl7xk 2 месяца назад

Guns, guitars and knives 🤘

@Barney_Greenway 2 месяца назад

Grease has been applied, justice has been served 😎

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

🤣

@penncutlass 2 месяца назад

If you pull the switch spring out slightly causing the spring to lengthen it will make the button sound lessen.

@jimbusmaximus4624 2 месяца назад

Medford is supposed to be known for strong locks... That genuinely surprised me. Though it wouldn't be the first ridiculously expensive knife I've seen that fails.

@danbalcom8510 2 месяца назад

Ive seen praetorians fail.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Frame locks, all of them, fail under certain conditions, like battonning. But a firmly gripped Praetorian will stand up to most abuses due to its oversized frame lock bar. There are many things to love about these knives, especially the perfect HT but they are more of a cult item. I think Greg is putting much of his efforts to get out of the cult niche and that’s why some of the products feel rushed.

@jimbusmaximus4624 2 месяца назад

@@danbalcom8510 that REALLY surprises me lol

@1718bb 11 дней назад

I ordered one of these with the Praetorian style blade back in November of 2022, and I just received it yesterday, in July 2024. After opening it a few times, it started failing to close. I worked it manually a number of times and then it started working again. However, it rings like a bell. It is quite loud. I wonder if the "vulcanizing" material came off and stuck in a place where it was blocking the knife from sliding. Perhaps I should open it and see if that was the case, and remove any loose material so it doesn't jam it up again. Where can I get the pin driver tool (or whatever it's called) to remove that 6 pin nut thing?

@CuttingBoardRx 11 дней назад

@@1718bb you don’t need a special tool as only one or one and a half threads are engaged, so torque is not that great. You could modify a flat 1/4” screw driver bit. 2 prongs are sufficient! I am almost positive is the rubber because it is acting exactly as was mine. Which, btw is running like a champ now.

@tarasoffgear4831 2 месяца назад

I’d love to see you take a look at the Benchmade Presidio ll (if you haven’t already).

@heavyweightsound 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! Any ideas for a future projects?

@heavyweightsound 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx just a small token of my appreciation. I've benefited so much from your expertise! Just keep up the great work!

@stevek8829 Месяц назад

The tree test has revealed total failure in a couple Chinese clones of Halo 5 and Halo 6. That collapsed like a movie knife.

@davidtate166 2 месяца назад

I never really liked out the front autos .but I do love side Open autos.

@TerminalM193 2 месяца назад

Check out the Ritter Hogues auto variants. I have tons of autos from 20 dollar gas station to 600+ microtechs & pro-tech yet the 200 dollar Ritter hogue has become my all time favorite.

@stevenmazon5520 Месяц назад

So removing the ball and spring plus adding grease to the engine solved the lock failure? Great video btw

@BladeBanter 2 месяца назад

Mine is on its 2nd trip back home as I was getting a failure in the downward angle. The primary grind is different than what is shown on the site and after it went in the first time it had the spring sound. Will see how it comes back and might order a tool for it since I don't have the but you do.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I just watched your video about it! Immediately I thought Aha! They took the “vulcanizing” out. It took a lot of will power to not call this feature moronic as it will inevitably work itself out of the spring coils and foul the knife. You must have skipped through the part where I showed my unauthorized tool which I made out of a flat screwdriver bit. The screw engagement is only 1 thread so it should not be difficult to remove it. This btw is the second moronic feature - a fastener should be engaging 3 threads minimum.

@BladeBanter 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx oh no I didn't realize that you created that tool. As I had seen similar ones when I was looking for them. I have not seen that hrc tester before very cool.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@BladeBanter these testers are harder to use than the standard ones. Your studio setup is very nice, great background

@BladeBanter 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx thanks put it together with from Home Depot and Amazon.

@slayer7682 2 месяца назад

I'm not the biggest Medford fan. But I do have the manual Nosferatu; I really like it, it's overpriced, but nice in my collection.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I like mine. He sure knows what a sexy blade should look like 👍

@fl9667 2 месяца назад

I was wondering if maxace otf will pass the tree of doom. Saw their youtube testing maxace nexus. Similar with your test.

@NullAndVoided 15 дней назад

While it’s not perfect my Heretic Cleric II has zero blade rattle, zero switch rattle and yet the springs are completely uncoated. No grease or anything and it’s still completely silent when you shake it or wiggle the switch. (New outta the box it was dull as a butter knife though)

@CuttingBoardRx 15 дней назад

LOL any knife should be 1. Sharp, 2. Reliable, 3. Ergonomic, 4. Affordable and 5. Aesthetically appealing. A simple friggin’ formula! Yet even the top companies fail to deliver more than 3 out of 5! The only knife known to me as of now that checks all the boxes is Kershaw Livewire

@NullAndVoided 15 дней назад

@@CuttingBoardRx Would you believe that I actually sent it back after two weeks for a sharpening AND IT CANE BACK DULL? They had me pay for shipping and it still wasn’t fixed. Considering it was a $700 knife I would expect it to be able to cleanly cut paper. Grrrrrrr

@marcosflores-march7278 Месяц назад

Grease + pocket lint/dust = possible jamming occurring to the interior moving parts that can affect blade movement?

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

Hence an incredibly easy disassembly on this one. ☝️

@WVChad Месяц назад

Did you buy one of Medford’s Black Cards out of curiosity?

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

Nope.

@quickaudi 2 месяца назад

Not surprising. Had a Praetorian close up on my hand, requiring stitches.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Next time you see a teary-eyed Greg Medford recapping some 10 year-old anecdote of an unnamed hero committing acts of superhuman valour with the use of his knife, write this comment on his live feed. That said, I bought 10 Medfords for badass looks more than anything else.

@mel87123 2 месяца назад

Heavy duty premium knife like Chris Reeves Umnumzaan? Isn't that tip lost somewhere in the tree of doom?

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

yes, on the 50th strike… thanks for the reminder 😢 cost me 200 bucks to replace the blade

@mel87123 2 месяца назад

You still classify it as a good heavy duty premium knife?

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@@mel87123 actually you just gave me an idea for another video involving CRK knives!

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

50 strikes is nothing to sneeze at

@JohnC29 2 месяца назад

It resonates close to b flat to my ear and keyboard.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

No wonder my guitar skills suck! It totally sounds like an E to me 😂😅

@mel87123 2 месяца назад

Not an "E"🤣...but that's why you are one heck of an engineer and not a musician

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@@mel87123 I should have asked Medford which note he’s trying to hit 🤣

@Adamas11 2 месяца назад

WTF! Glad I didn’t preorder one and have to wait 1.5+ years to receive it. Get yourself a Hawk Deadlock. Enough said. Mic drop!

@edged_mindset 2 месяца назад

Deadlocks are amazing buy not immune to mechanical issues. I have seen a number of them have to go back due to issues.

@GerstBladeworks 2 месяца назад

Those are overpriced as well. There’s no reason why a knife like that should cost 3-5k . That’s absurd

@Adamas11 2 месяца назад

Entry table price is $1,800 for a Ti Model C with standard cf inlays. You should be able to get the aluminum ones for less.

@dripskee6443 2 месяца назад

I have a $20 lightening OTF that twangs at a very large fraction of the price LOL

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Grease, my friend! It fixes it all!

@GerstBladeworks 2 месяца назад

What I don’t understand is, every single knife retailer carries hundreds , if not thousands of Medford knives. They CANT be moving like that for retailers to keep purchasing them like that. When the Chinese racial controversy happened , I personally emailed DLT to ask if they were still going to carry his products and they stated that they would not order any new products, they would only sell their remaining stock which at that point in time, they stated was almost $900k worth of stock . However , it seems like they reneged on that promise as well as all of the other retailers .

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

Knife Center stopped selling them dead cold. But they still carry Shirogorov line. His shop is bedecked with “Made in Russia for the Russians” stickers, which is understandable, but we know where his taxes are going: bombed out schools and hospitals in Ukraine. KC is being selectively woke and not one reviewer is outraged.

@GerstBladeworks 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx good, I’m glad they did at least but yeah the Russian thing is a tricky topic . I would like to believe that the majority of Russian knife makers don’t support the fascism and genocidal tendecies of their “fearless” leader but us Americans don’t know for sure unless they themselves are outspoken about their political views online or somewhere public. I think it would be a real travesty to shun genuine opposition to the Russian government that just so happens to be Russian and live there. If they are opposed to the war and don’t support it, they should have just as much right as any other maker/ manufacturer to have their products sold abroad.

@Doug-do7ge 2 месяца назад

Omg

@stevek8829 Месяц назад

@@GerstBladeworksdidn’t anyone tell you? It’s not safe to oppose the government in Russia.

@johnj.baranski6553 Месяц назад

They had to start selling again as Medford accounts for a large part of their sales and demand went up after the Chinese racial incident.

@WillEDC 2 месяца назад

I use silicone grease for OTFs

@helleranthony907 2 месяца назад

Why not Teflon oil?

@WillEDC 2 месяца назад

@@helleranthony907 oops I mean just the spring for the twang and also the trigger so it rattles less. I can’t recall and may not of put anything for the interior mechanism sliding. If I recall correctly it was widely accepted to just spray wd40 inside without even opening and actuating the firing and retracting a few times as a means of maintenance. (Microtech didn’t allow opening )

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@WillEDC I don’t recommend any coating compounds on OTFs as they foul the mechanism. WD40, PB Break, these are penetrating solvents and any lubrication you gain initially dissolves the lube. Also don’t recommend

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I don’t recommend using silicone grease on any knife that you may use for food prep. It’s toxic. I use mineral spirits-based butcher block grease for medium lubrication.

@WillEDC 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx where did you buy that? I do have mineral oil for the cutting board but never seen it in grease format

@markjohnson6485 2 месяца назад

I ordered a strike proof in Merc in December 2022 and still have not received mine

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

That’s strange. He made several videos where he shipped out 24 knives at a time. He read people’s names and signed a couple boxes. Funny, cause one dude ordered 4-6 knives, probably angling for eBay bubba-rich profits. He should have seen that and send yours out first. Call him, though, maybe he’ll give up his EDC?

@markjohnson6485 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx I e mailed Amy she said I am number 63 on the dagger strike proof and she said they have only shipped 23 of the dagger watched every video as they came out my name hasn’t been called I never thot it would be years before I received it when I ordered I own 10 Medfords this one will be 11 if they ever get it sent out

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@markjohnson6485 good luck and don’t be discouraged. Maybe yours will turn out perfectly.

@TheLocalredhead Месяц назад

Still waiting on mine

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

@@TheLocalredhead Did you call them? Here’s Greg’s phone number: 480-227-2399. He invited anyone with an issue to call him in several of his videos.

@heavyweightsound 2 месяца назад

14:28 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the great laugh today! So funny. As a proud liberal I would never put a dollar into his pocket. But I'm glad you do so the rest of us can get watch you bash the bully

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I’m putting dollars into pockets of his employees. Many of whom are Veterans. I appreciate their commitment and craftsmanship.

@heavyweightsound 2 месяца назад

@CuttingBoardRx okay fair enough! that's a better way of looking at it!

@kosher8720 Месяц назад

@@heavyweightsound Bully? Is your emotional fortitude that frail?

@heavyweightsound Месяц назад

@@kosher8720 what? what are you talking about? He's an asshole. That doesn't affect me emotionally one bit. However I'd like to ask you..... is your emotional fortitude so frail that you get upset if some liberal criticizes one of your right-wing Heroes? I think you're just triggered by liberals in general. I'd rather talk about knives

@polwit 17 дней назад

It's Bb

@Kris_Stiletto 2 месяца назад

Sounds like a cheap China Knockoff OTF.

@Stucknthe80z 2 месяца назад

Medford knives = overated

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

I thought so until I held one in my hand. Although some are more badass than others.

@wesb123 2 месяца назад

Medford knives = overbuilt ✊

@helterskelter156 2 месяца назад

And overpriced

@Blueski888 2 месяца назад

The Harley-Davidson of knives LOL.

@Stucknthe80z 2 месяца назад

@@Blueski888 I like that one!

@litsci4690 2 месяца назад

Embarrassing.

@carlsalvato8530 Месяц назад

Any otf knife is bound to fail.Hopefully not when their brand new tho.But i gotta say..i have collected and use alot of knives over 43 year period and medford knives are by far the most well made hard use knives ive seen.So anyone who says there garbage just dont know what theyre talking about, not in the slightest.Btw great videos

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

Every single Medford I owned or handled has been simultaneously great in some way and screwed up in some way. Except for ASK slip joint, which is perfect in every respect. Why? The regular Medfords are made mostly by hand or on the very old-school machines mostly by young metalworkers who are being trained on the job. The ASK slip joints are machine-made on modern high volume equipment. All are ridiculously priced.

@carlsalvato8530 Месяц назад

That seems to be the story with alot of things.I just dont think its fair if your spending insane amounts of money on something they shouldnt have an inexperienced person building any aspect of it.

@Lion_Hamza Месяц назад

Today we have the internet. We can search for the best money/value ratio items. This goes for almost everything. Before i would pay high dollars for a mediocre Medford knife, i would order a fully custom made knife from a less known maker with better quality for maybe even less money.

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

@@Lion_Hamza don’t tell it to me, tell it to Greg Medford, he has a RU-vid channel too

@channingstott9325 Месяц назад

also, i tries to message you to no avail.

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

Email is in the channel description

@emanuelroth7960 Месяц назад

My Medford Smooth Criminal is dull as a butter knife, has basically zero detent, abd the general fit and finish is gas station knife level. I live outside of the US, so it's a waste of time and lots of money to send it back, which would likely be pointless anyway since Greg will probably claim it's fine. Who knows if I even get it sent back. Although at this point I'm not even sure what to do with this trash. What a total waste of money.

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

I traded that model for a Spydie McBee, which is always on me now. ‘Cause nobody ain’t got no time for that! On the same day I traded the 187 Warthog for a brand new CRK 31 Sebenza with wood inlays and satin finish blade MagnaCut. You see, Greg IS helping the community to own the next level knives!

@emanuelroth7960 29 дней назад

@@CuttingBoardRx haha, yeah, I guess from that perspective he is!

@robertstratton1805 2 месяца назад

Medford knives are overpriced gimmicks

@wesb123 2 месяца назад

What is the gimmick?

@robertstratton1805 2 месяца назад

@@wesb123 “ durability “

@CuttingBoardRx 2 месяца назад

@@wesb123 in the world of knives a gimmick is an overrated feature designed to highlight an unremarkable product (eg. button lock on Malibu) leading to a Hype which is an irresistible desire to purchase that product. And that’s how you and I are putting salesmen’s kids through college 😉

@wesb123 2 месяца назад

@@CuttingBoardRx bro, the Malibu was an instant classic and is still highly regarded today. The only 2 other BL that compare are the Smooth Criminal and premium version of the Stinger. The Mordax would be on the list but they missed the ball and screwed over FF with mediocre QC in production.

@wesb123 2 месяца назад

@@robertstratton1805 they are highly durable knives, his flagship is a literal folding prybar.

@billvan5219 2 месяца назад

Never enough foolishness 😅

@fl9667 2 месяца назад

😂😂😂 so funny even Greg himself would laugh.

@mattdagger1480 Месяц назад

Medford dosn't appeal to me at all and never has. They always make bulky thick blades knifes. I prefer thin slicey knifes that disappear in the pocket. Total opposite.

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

Medford has a bunch of slim knives. With some character.

@kosher8720 Месяц назад

@@CuttingBoardRx We know that. But most people are too lazy to know better.

@channingstott9325 Месяц назад

hello Sir, i need your help. i have 2 MT UTX that failed on me about 8 years ago & I do not have the tools or knowledge on how to diagnose or repair. can you contact me so we can discuss things? ty C

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

I’m not sure how you think I could help you, but MT has a life time warranty and you can send them to MT for repair.

@lancasteredc7773 Месяц назад

Been saying it for years Medfords are a hunk of junk… to open them it hurts they are so stiff cause they been sitting cause no one buys $600 knives and he marks them all around that price 😂😂 Emerson’s are the best working knife made in the USA in my opinion…

@CuttingBoardRx Месяц назад

What about Curtis, McNees, ABW, Hinderer, Southern Grind, 365 Terrain, Attn2Detail, Harsey, Olamic… there are plenty of great American folding knife small batch production makers? And I only listed the ones I have first hand experience with here!

@carlsalvato8530 Месяц назад

Six hundred dollars!! I wish, I paid $1400 for my Medford and would gladly pay it again.By far the best made knives in the business

@carlsalvato8530 Месяц назад

Im sorry, I should have said, "they are the best knives that I have owned".Im sure all the knives you had mentioned are outstanding.But I highly doubt i will anytime soon spend the money I spent on my medfords again.Although I wish I could