Before you say these knives are overpriced watch this video and understand this is all done in America from American made materials...kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4SWt8apgdyplKg.html

@sturmgewehr70

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, If you decide to trade or sell this, I’d appreciate a heads up. I can provide an email if and when. Thanks.

I love Medford 💘 not just for the knives but also for the treasure that is businessmen like Greg. I own a business and I love his no nonsense approach to custom knives, and craftsman business in general.

@josorzo11

2 жыл бұрын

Craftsmanship and Medford don’t go in the sentence

It's actually cpm D2. Way better than regular d2. Also medford heat treat his steel very well. Probably holds up better than most 20cv that has crappy heat treat. Remember people it's not about the steel as much as it's about the heat treat!!

I have a hand full of older Medford’s knives and they are all nice and still my favorite knife that I carried for years is a viper. Awesome knife and I will say D2 is a good everyday steel. Easy to sharpen and polishes out nice. An as far a Greg goes I had a minor issue and he got on the phone and told me how to fix it. Sooooo. Have a bunch of his knives and when I had a issue custom service he personally took care of it.

@thesharpenededge5153

3 жыл бұрын

That's the main reason why I chose to do business with Greg Medford. He's Never Let, Me Down.

It's actually a really nice blade....

I like Greg. He is passionate and stands strong behind his opinions. Stands up for what he believes in.

I know probably alot of people already said but medford uses CPM d2. Not d2. Theyre 2 completely different steels in terms of performance

@jonenglert5809

2 ай бұрын

That's good to know cause I have a 350$ midgard messer with cpm d2 and it's great steel so yeah you've made me say ok cpm d2 know I just hope that g10 is probably great quality to im sure that knife is worth the 400 maybe more like 350 but what's an extra 50 to 75 dollars right if your paying for quality

You made a good point about large jimping being best used with work gloves. I always take that into consideration when I buy a knife and what I'm going to use it for. This thing is a chunk of a workhorse knife, I would love to have one.

amazing looking knife. can't wait to get one

Thanks for the review 🤟🏼

I currently own, 2 Scout M and P's. 1 Green/1Black. I also own 2 Medford 187 DP's in Titanium with S90V Blades. And I also have a Smooth Criminal. The Medford Scout's are designed for ppl who wear gloves. Yeah it's an amazing knife, (IMO). 👍

Excellent review. Your observations are spot on. I placed an order recently and waiting for my knife to be made 3 weeks , 6months or more (yikes). Thanks.

ooh.i love the look.i must say I'm all for supporting Lynn Thompson,and cold steel.but the Medford is nice.

I have this knife, love it, and an Aussie from Australia, you pay for what you get. And that means over AUD $500 To buy

@konstantinw.1036

2 жыл бұрын

In Austria u pay 500 only for Taxes

Good Review. Took me a long time to get me a Medford. The Infraction came out, and man I love it. Dont care how much it cost, I use the hell out of it, and it is a workhorse, and a beauty. No Safe Queens! Use your knives! cheers!

I have had 2 of these. I finally settled on a scout in s35vn. It’s beautiful. These are def tanks but the cut very well

I just got the F.A.S.T gerber covert it’s pretty cool

Cool Knife 👍

Can you do a video on how to maintain a edge? Or have you did that already? Thanks for the cool videos

Yesterday when I saw this video I made comments on the cost of this D2 knife. Since then I watched a Medford video "Think you know how a custom Medford knife is actually made?" After viewing it, I would but one....it's a steal. (Pun intended!) Very impressive operation, super close tolerance and you get what you pay for. Is it me but seeing him reminds me of Nutnfancy‽

Medford Infraction is one of my go to EDCs not all Medfords are crazy huge. And Medfords in house heat treat is great. I've got the Infraction and Slim Midi. SM is a little too slim for me, but still a great blade. If getting into Medfords start with full thickness Midi Marauder, Infraction, or Colonial. All "normal" EDC length but you get to feel the Medford thickness, and Medford quality. Hell the Medford lock up sound is just awesome.

Hi Jeff, I have a very interesting question for you. I keep a few old utility knife blades near my desk as a sort-of mock hone steel. Can you tell me if this practice will help to keep the edge of my knife intact or if it’s something I should stop doing? Keep in mind that the most expensive knife that I have is a cold steel peace maker II which I love very much. Thanks for the awesome videos!!

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

well you can hone your edge on any metal as long as the other metal is harder...But Id say you can find rod hones from kitchen cutlery sets a lot of places super cheap like garage sales or salvation army or ebay

"Every knife has something to offer", damn straight. No hate. Outstanding. People don't get it, a lot of people still get angry in traffic too. Good on you.

I have a Medford pretorian ti ( edit) : full custom vulcan blade. I use it daily I wear it out every time I leave the house and I don’t mean opening mail I work outside and I use it every day it’s scrapped and scuffed all up and I love it I’ve had it for 3 years now still sharp and still straight as the day I got it

i've had a few pretorians and a midi marauder. i like them. not so much that i own one today but i might pick up another one at some point

Great video man. Like anything, it's not just about materials, but what a maker does with those materials. Both a Honda Accord and a Ferrari 488 are made out of Steel and Fiberglass. They'll both get you from point A to point B; They're both perfect good cars, but they're far from the same car. Medford also uses steels other than D2. But even so, due to a fantastic heat-treat, their D2 competes with many other makers' knives using "better" steels. Medford's D2 is incredibly well done as is their S35VN. I believe yours is a Praetorian Scout, which is one of their entry level Praetorians.While I'm not always a fan of Medford's politics, I try to focus on the product. The quality of Medford products is undeniable. Almost everyone who criticizes Medfords have never actually owned one. Most people who actually own one are loyal customers. I have a Praetorian T, a micro Praetorian, and an On Belay and they are absolute tanks. While no knife is for everyone, Medfords definitely EDC legend for a reason. 👍🏻

I’m not a big Medford user, i have one, it’s not my most expensive knife, but it’s certainly up there. I really like it, and its certainly impressed me more than my Sebenza did. I like my Sebenza, but it didn’t wow me like the Medford or my Rocksteads did, and continue to do. If i want a hard use knife, its my go to, the Rocksteads and ADVs are my favourite EDC’s and the Sebenza tends to sit in the drawer. Enjoyed your video though.

Hey Jeff, I think it's worth mentioning the secondary market price. A Scout can be had sometimes for under 300USD, and the custom knives typically sell for just over half retail on the secondary. There are exceptions of course, but I think a lot of viewers might approach these models more if they knew what secondary market prices are.

Hi, I own a machine shop in Houston, Texas. I'm old. At best there's 40.00 in materials in that knife. The rest I am gonna leave up to free enterprise. I love knives. Have more than most folks. Life is too short to loose their beans over a tool. I have a copy of the knife on the way from china. I was created in the back seat of a 52 Ford. Seen this wonderful country rode into the ground in 3 years. God, Guns & Guts. At all cost, keep all three. Yes I know this video is three years old. I'm old, not stupid.

I agree with you 100%. I don't always agree with all of Gregs comments but he is honest and has conviction. The knives are really cool and American made. If you can, it's great to support American made knives. Medford, Case, GEC, Bear & Son, Buck etc.....

@Cutlery Lover : I have 2 Medford Preaetorians M & P, 1Black/1Green. Plus I Have 2 187 DP models. And a Smooth Criminal. I'm very happy with Medford. I think the Quality is by far the best in most AMERICAN MADE knife Manufacturing.

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

The more I use the knife the more I do want more...

@thesaltyrant5716

3 жыл бұрын

@@cutlerylover : The Praetorian Scouts have a Titanium Liner Lock. That's Heavy Use.

@thesaltyrant5716

3 жыл бұрын

@@cutlerylover : at random times you should wipe down the Blade with oil because of the acid we leave with our finger's. Yeah it's D2 and can rust.

@CNYKnifeNerd

3 жыл бұрын

@@thesaltyrant5716 Lol. You just gave Peter North dickin advice....

@johnsellers1272

3 жыл бұрын

@@CNYKnifeNerd 😅🤣😂😂

Great video man. I have a smooth criminal. You have to check one out. It is one of my favorites. Love it. Try snd get one though. You will love it man.

Nice Medford Jeff i really want one!!! my girlfriend just bought me a second hand grimsmo norseman for $675 for our 5 year anniversary and I absolutely 💯 % LOVE IT.. i want to get another ever though a new one is $925 but they are amazing blades..

@lindboknifeandtool

3 жыл бұрын

Tell her a random guy on the internet says that she’s a cool chick

@jpolhamus71

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindboknifeandtool she said thanks

Glad you enjoy the knife, can't wait to see an update after you use it for a while. I could never bring myself to use it.

So, does it come in the waterproof hardcase like the other ones?

Nice blade

The first time I handled a sebenza I was pretty blown away. I think at that point tho I had only owned my kershaw leek and a few chinese models like byrd and sanrenmu

@lindboknifeandtool

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a big jump!

@StriderX04

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindboknifeandtool I only handled it lol. I couldn't afford it. I bought a case mini trapper that day. But feeling out the quality in the action and the lockup was so noticable even to a n00b like me.

How has the 3 years been with it? I just got one like your but stripped down even more without a glass breaker. I guess I might use it more in a stabby way now since I wont be able to hurt my thumb on the glass breaker. It is 3 weeks old, made on March 11th 2024 on the knife warranty card. Im all ready for hard use adventure now. Bring on the Amazon boxes until the apocalypse. :)

Jeff, if you ever decide to sell this Scout, let me know. Thanks.

That knife is stunning

The vid that made me sub you and buy a Medford. Thx.

@Joker-yb6ks

2 жыл бұрын

Medford and hinderer which 1 better??? Thank

Did you keep it? Or end up loving it and getting a more expensive one? Great review btw!

I love you bro

Looks like this years pumpkin destroyer to me👍

First off I'm all for American made.... and for the record i WANT a Medford and for what your getting and what's involved in making them that's why there so expensive his knives are bulletproof!!!! Last a lifetime..... but also I'm ok with kubey and revo and cjrb!!!

the praetorian does not float my boat, however i do drool over the marauder...

Not a fan of the man himself, but the Smooth Criminal is definitely on my list of knives I would like to own, especially if I can get one from the secondhand market

@thesaltyrant5716

3 жыл бұрын

I don't agree with everything Greg Medford has to say. But he makes the best of the American Made Knifes (imo).

@dieseldabz7104

3 жыл бұрын

@@thesaltyrant5716 that's what matters though right? Personal shit shouldn't come into play, it's a knife..

is Medford today, what Strider was a few years ago?

@BuddyX74

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. But the Strider used better materials.

Get on Medford university on line and you will see the heat treats and hands on grinding by a human and just the precision and hand fitting of his knives. He makes his own titanium hardware in house , everyone else's are a collaborations with other companies. He heat treats in house and checks hardness 3 times during the process , his accuracy is second to none . He does a lot, so to much to type .THATS WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR !! CHECK IT OUT.

I have had my eye on the all black nesferatu Medford auto. $800 bucks . lotta $$$$$

I wonder today. Does he still have this knife?

So its like buying a high end AR. If you have the money get it if you don't than look elsewhere. Knife looks good

That is one hefty pricey bulky black prybar looking linerlock "knife"...Do you throw this at a task or opponent? More deadly that way lol.

I like D2.

i have to handle one before I make a decision if they are worth it.

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

thats ideal for all knives if people, find a local shop that has them its always better to hold one 1st...Another reaoson to go to knife shows :)

@scottyh.6992

3 жыл бұрын

@@cutlerylover I thought Microtechs were overpriced until I handled a few. I am not opposed to spending the money if it is well made, and it makes you happy.

I almost bought one but i saw d2 steel and i ended up getting the slim midi in s35vn instead but i hear there is a difference in Chinese d2 and American d2 im not sure if its the truth but im sure the heat treatment done by Medford is gonna be better . As far as greg Medford hes just a no b.s guy nothing wrong with that

I appreciate them. But I don't need a sharpened pry bar, but that's just me.

I’d be interested in someone doing a actual test on fake or clone knife steels. I doubt the steels a lot of fake/clones knives are really what is stated.

I’m sure they’re very nice knives but like damn. I work in a sporting goods store and we have a case of them cuz our buyers are boomers but don’t sell any.

Also I had the same thoughts about my randal made knife it’s cool but it’s not excalibur

I would get a Medford in the midi or a pretorion

If I had the $$$ I would so EDC that bad boy

HRC? Heat treat? Behind the edge thickness? The fact that the tip is designed to be more robust because it's not hollow ground like the rest of the edge so u get the best of both worlds? Checking how thick the pivot is because that's where most of the pressure goes when hard use comes into play? Check how big the washers are because that inhibits side to side play? Mentioning that they went with a stop pin design that is more robust than the traditional sandwich design? All the little things raise the price (just to name a few). Look at the sebenza. They use s35vn (nothing crazy). But they hit the hrc and the heat treat to perform at optimal standards for that steel. I'll bet you could hammer the tip of that medford into a 2x4 and pry it apart without causing any real damage to the knife be it the tip, the lock up or the side to side stability. Knives don't just "cost alot of money" go into some detail, dude

Sold off both custom Medfords. Never looked back.

Talon Sei also owns this knife. He loves it.

One day...

@Cutlery Lover : if you still have this knife, I'd like to trade you for a carbon fiber 0452/0562 ZT ! Let me know.

looks nice with the Medford signature thick fuller blades but if i was craving for some big knives i'd prob stick with cold steel.

Screw sliced bread, I'm a ripper

Liner lock? I think you may have gotten a clone. I’ve never seen a liner lock Medford

@Joker-yb6ks

2 жыл бұрын

Bro this no fake, u try seach medford praetorian scout, price usd450 too expensive and use d2 blade only.

I believe Medford uses cpm d2

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

yes I use the terminology interchangeably like CPM154 as apposed to 154CM Ill say 154...But it is important to point out these are different steels with similar makeup but its worth pointing out for sure, Ive found powdered steels to perform better for sure...

Would love to own one but would never pay that much for a knife , great video

Would love to get a Medford at some point. It will be pricey though.

I really like it, but at the same time u could get a nice otf or bali in that price range. Just depends on what u need out of ur knife I guess

Medford THICC

That looks like the outsourced version. The early versions were completely outsourced but the latest have blade ground in house. But he didn't produce handle or blade he just ground it!

I just got me an American knife from Emerson knives can you guess which one it is 😎 aesthetically speaking I like the Planarian but I think knives should be as thin as possible and still stand up to the abuse that you will give it.

That is a steep price to pay for D2 and I am no eletest when it comes to steel. Pretty sure Jim Bowie's knife was not made out of some wiz bang laboratory invented material yet we would all love to have his.

@spwan10

3 жыл бұрын

Same here man, im not a blade steel snob but something like s35v would have been lot better than D2. Making it more reasonable for the price they're asking.

@Febeleh

3 жыл бұрын

@@spwan10 I have s35vn on my $80 Cold Steel... it ain't quite a luxury steel or anything

@spwan10

3 жыл бұрын

@@Febeleh never said it was a luxury steel that be like A1 an CPM or something. But you obviously missed the point spazmatic dunce👊.

Cpm D2 actually. They really need to do a better job of promoting that. Better stain resistance and more consistent heat treat than standard

I agree with what you said about politics being in the knife world. When benchmade did that ar15 destruction a year or two ago i let my personal feelings get the best of me and I boycotted them for a while. I thought about it for a while and i liked benchmade too much to let politics ruing my love for their knives, i bought the large griptilian with the "spyderhole" a month ago and when i have enough money im gonna be buying a 940

@franksalem8580

3 жыл бұрын

It is good that you have learned to be open minded.

@sturmgewehr70

3 жыл бұрын

I sold a 20 year Benchmade collection because of that stunt and their political contributions and never looked back.

I'm pretty sure that Medford uses CPM d2, NOT regular or Chinese d2 steel. Obviously the CPM d2 is a powdered metal making it superior to any ingot steel when used in blade steels. Nice knife, my friend- i think you will struggle to break it😂👍✌️

How Medford knives are made: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4SWt8apgdyplKg.html

You blew my mind when you mentioned that if you had no knowledge of the Medford brand, that knife looks much more like a chunky budget knife. I'm one of those guys that exclusively buys American made knives and I have no issue shelling out the money for them but even then its hard to justify the price when the Microtech Cypher I carry daily uses better materials and is a literal mechanical tool. However, I get that buying $300 to $500 OTFs makes me look crazy too and that's just the way the knife world works so I say to each his own.

It's CPM D2 totally diffrent from Plain D2.

I don’t hate Medford, but $400+ for D2, G-10 and a Liner lock is obviously a turn off. If it had 20-CV and a Titanium Frame lock or button lock it would be different.

@dieseldabz7104

3 жыл бұрын

Some have S35VN

@johnj.baranski6553

3 жыл бұрын

You can get all that with a Medford.

I own a Chinese clone of Praetorian, the all steel version, blade is 8cr13mov. It is 320 grams, but I EDC it pretty often, always with a belt on my pants...you know 😄. It is VERY well built, not holding the edge like D2 or Sandvik, but it is expected for the price of 20$. Those of you who are wondering to buy or not a real Praetorian, try the clone and see how you feel it...then you decide.

@johnj.baranski6553

3 жыл бұрын

No...don't. This is horrible advice

I feel indifferent to them but only because I'm only interested in traditional knives. I've bought alot of modern knives and I always go back to traditional. For me the modern knives have no feeling or history just seems like another idea to make money.

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

its just different strokes for different folks trhe car hobby is a great example some love that new corvette others would rather have a crusty 67 mustang lol...

@blindmelonlemonjello

3 жыл бұрын

@@cutlerylover I get that fully I was just speaking to the point of not being interested for reasons that have nothing to do with medford/his products or whatever he's down with or not. Btw if your interested on blade works they have a massive sale on Al mar knives i just ordered the jigged bone hawk for 37$

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

@@blindmelonlemonjello thanks and yeah I knew how you meant it :)

@blindmelonlemonjello

3 жыл бұрын

@@cutlerylover right good stuff

I'm glad you got to handle one but I predict you will not keep it very long. You like it but you are not thrilled with it. I owned one for a week and it satisfied my curiosity and I sold it. But now I know. Good video.

Medford Knife and Tool: The world’s most pricey pocket pry bars.

@BuddyX74

3 жыл бұрын

Someone needed to fill the void left by Strider Knives. But... that one was at least s30v and titanium.

@dieseldabz7104

3 жыл бұрын

Same comment different kid leaving it..

@BuddyX74

3 жыл бұрын

@DieselDabz710 Lol! Appreciate the “kid” comment. However, I’m probably old enough to be your father, and using “high-end” knives longer than you’ve been alive. As a FORMER owner of a Strider SMF, I can assure you prying was all that knife was suited for; certainly no real serious cutting. This knife has all the same features: overpriced, and unsuitable to the task it was supposedly designed for. Edit:spelling

Price is prohibitive to me as well, i dont plan on crossing 300 unless its something spectactular, thats gun money at that point.

@johnj.baranski6553

3 жыл бұрын

You will use a knife way more than a gun. Spend more money on a knife than a gun.

@weirdmusicmixmaster

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnj.baranski6553 decent enough perspective but at 300 the diminishing returns is also very much a factor, i have a pm2 in m390 that i got for less then 200 i doubt theres going to much better at 100 dollars higher.

It doesn't matter what blade steel it has, the thickness of the edge makes it unusable for EDC

@Juggalo10p

3 жыл бұрын

That's like, your opinion man.

@lobotomite9767

3 жыл бұрын

@@Juggalo10p I've owned one and it cuts cardboard worse than a dull butter knife

@dieseldabz7104

3 жыл бұрын

Wrong again

@dieseldabz7104

3 жыл бұрын

@@lobotomite9767 sure....

@lobotomite9767

3 жыл бұрын

@@dieseldabz7104 okay man I'm not gonna argue with you because you are defending a stupid purchase

Bought this same model at my 7-11 corner store. 7 bucks behind the counter special.

@johnj.baranski6553

3 жыл бұрын

No you didn't

And medford uses cpm d2

I don’t care for Medford for all of the reasons you listed. BUT i like your videos and presentation. I subscribed 👍👍👍

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

thanks Im glad you enjoyed the video

Is it just me or does it resemble the Extrema Ratio Rao??

guys with a medford in their pocket have a huge intersection with people who hang a ballsack off of their truck and have/wear at least 1 flag tattoo or piece of clothing at all times

@johnj.baranski6553

3 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch. I drive a Porsche and wear a suit. No tattoos

@b33lze6u6

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnj.baranski6553 congrats for being outside of the venn diagram intersection

@johnj.baranski6553

3 жыл бұрын

@@b33lze6u6 thanks

I love Medford, the knives and Greg himself. I can completely understand people thinking the knives are ridiculous though.

@cutlerylover

3 жыл бұрын

He even said it himself he made huge crazy knives for so long because people kept buying them, now hes making more "normal" knives...

I was a catch and release on the T version for me.

Yeah, I guess im one of those people, that is a nice knife, but the price is... its expensive. To be one of those guys 🤭🤭🥲

I dont care for patriotism or where things are produce as long as it's QUALITY. But the blade still just doesn't cut it for its price point. Like u said for most it's the steel n price that turns people away. S35v would have been a better choice n worth the price. Definitely a nice knife but for me it just steel that ruins it.