Have one. Waited 6 months to get it the way I wanted it. Pricey, but well made with good action and carries nicely. I’m happy with mine even when considering the cost. (No probs with my example re. finish issues in lock bar area or the point. I’d be sending that one back to Greg.)
I don't think this example is indicative of the entire line, but those misses are disappointing. It's no secret I'm a pretty enthusiastic Medford supporter
Good looking knife but when you compared it to the CR, that kind of changes things because I paid this price for my Umnumzaan and it's a perfect EDC for me. Great review
Sent mine back to have it cleaned and blade centered. The gunk in the lock is unacceptable. It also had a mark in the Ti next to the overtravel stop. The aluminum side does not consistently close on the Ti side (different size light gaps peeking through where the sides meet). All in all, worst quality I have ever seen for a $500 knife with S35VN. A CRK Umnumzaan is $450 (S45VN), a Hinderer Eklipse $425 (20CV). My first and last Medford. Ridiculous
I believe your review was fair and impartial, overall. Although I am not familiar with this brand ; I have heard of Chris Reeve and similar high end & expensive folders. I tend to think for the average / everyday user a much cheaper knife would do the same work. A delica 4 by Sypderco is a super popular well known EDC that tops charts. But to a certain knife Collector who wants something different; something fairly unique and trend setting; then this is an option to consider. It is lightweight firstly and pretty well designed for most standard edc tasks.
@@chucknunface I checked the Medfords website to confirm the pricing and it is listed at $USA 460 and modified versions slightly more. An investment? .... Website is a fun read though and a tank was the inspiration for the design of the knife originally as creator is a Soldier. Certainly ; he makes some stunningly wonderful pieces of blade art. Even if we can only look !
My rainmaker appears to be better made. Also a fair bit longer. And has a full finger choil. All at a cost of $150-200 more though. But it is smooth. Another good review, keep them coming.
Olamic Rainmaker is so much better! I really think that the Rainmaker it under-hyped considering how excellent the ergonomics are, how well it is designed, and outstanding quality. The M-48 does not even compare, and is actually my biggest regret purchase of 2021. not worth it
I agree, its definitely not being knit picky. At $550, it better be perfect going out the door. If you want a knife with imperfections, you buy a Gerber, or Mtech, or something along those lines.
And I going to add I think it is simply stunningly beautiful knife to look it terms of fit / finish terms. Slick .... yet macho ? Blackened out alloy with that graphic is to my taste -- eye watering tasty design . .... When they designed that knife they really thought about the practical way to flip it open smoothly; and then executed the impressively designed beautifully immoo. I agree --- a little more attention to finishing off the details with polishing may have improved it some ( by made in USA implies extra costs in labour ?? ). Would make a great little Xmas present -- for me so long as some else's bought it for me ! .... I would be quite glad to accept it ! LOL.
Your still paying way over 500 bucks for a Chinese knife. Your just paying with your neighbors future. You are paying with your childrens future. Had the people before us did the same. We are paying for there choice. Hopfuly your children will be better off? Not looking good tho.
@@chucknunface indeed! Hey did your buddy reach out to Greg about those QC issues? Interested in his reposnse since he seems to be on a shock and awe approach as of late.
@@stephencastillo7005 people are free to vote with their wallets any way they choose. I'm sure you won't be buying a medford. I'm also sure they aren't made in china.
Have one. Waited 6 months to get it the way I wanted it. Pricey, but well made with good action and carries nicely. I’m happy with mine even when considering the cost. (No probs with my example re. finish issues in lock bar area or the point. I’d be sending that one back to Greg.)
I don't think this example is indicative of the entire line, but those misses are disappointing. It's no secret I'm a pretty enthusiastic Medford supporter
That's a beautiful knife Brother. Really like this one.
It's a good knife. I am a medford fan but this one is priced high for what it is.
I know this is an old video but killer vid bro!
Thanks, man I appreciate it
Been on the fence with this one. Probably due to the unknowns you covered here. Thanks for the vid. 👌
To be fair, it's a good knife. But the price is 😬 for what to to get. And I am a big fan of Medford.
I love the design, but no way am I paying that for non full titanium.
Yeah, I get what Medford's doing - they have a pricing model. But imo this one should be somewhere between smooth criminal and pratorian swift.
Good looking knife but when you compared it to the CR, that kind of changes things because I paid this price for my Umnumzaan and it's a perfect EDC for me. Great review
I'd take a zaan, inkosi or seb over this.
Sent mine back to have it cleaned and blade centered. The gunk in the lock is unacceptable. It also had a mark in the Ti next to the overtravel stop. The aluminum side does not consistently close on the Ti side (different size light gaps peeking through where the sides meet). All in all, worst quality I have ever seen for a $500 knife with S35VN. A CRK Umnumzaan is $450 (S45VN), a Hinderer Eklipse $425 (20CV). My first and last Medford. Ridiculous
That's too bad.
Thanks for the review ! Was thinking of picking one up. Did you ever ask medford about the qc issues?
I didn't on this one. It did not belong to me.
I believe your review was fair and impartial, overall.
Although I am not familiar with this brand ; I have heard of Chris Reeve and similar high end & expensive folders.
I tend to think for the average / everyday user a much cheaper knife would do the same work. A delica 4 by Sypderco is a super popular well known EDC that tops charts.
But to a certain knife Collector who wants something different; something fairly unique and trend setting; then this is an option to consider. It is lightweight firstly and pretty well designed for most standard edc tasks.
Anyone looking at medfords or even something in the price range of this or crk, hinderer, olamic etc. is probably not the casual user.
@@chucknunface I checked the Medfords website to confirm the pricing and it is listed at $USA 460 and modified versions slightly more. An investment?
.... Website is a fun read though and a tank was the inspiration for the design of the knife originally as creator is a Soldier.
Certainly ; he makes some stunningly wonderful pieces of blade art. Even if we can only look !
Great review buddy!
Thanks, Greg. More coming.
It reminds me of the Olamic Rainmaker in size.
Good comparison
My rainmaker appears to be better made. Also a fair bit longer. And has a full finger choil. All at a cost of $150-200 more though. But it is smooth.
Another good review, keep them coming.
Olamic Rainmaker is so much better! I really think that the Rainmaker it under-hyped considering how excellent the ergonomics are, how well it is designed, and outstanding quality. The M-48 does not even compare, and is actually my biggest regret purchase of 2021. not worth it
I agree, its definitely not being knit picky. At $550, it better be perfect going out the door. If you want a knife with imperfections, you buy a Gerber, or Mtech, or something along those lines.
I agree. Nothing is perfect, but the finishing needs to be better on this one. If if flawless, the model is priced too high.
Most def has drop shut smoothness after it breaks in
I'm sure it does
Great video man. Always like to hear your thoughts. 👊
Thank you, brother. I appreciate that as always.
Hi man ,can you tell me where I can buy this ? What website ?
You can try DLT, Patriot Knifeworks, Wild About Sprtimg Goods, EDC Specialties, Knifejoy
@@chucknunface if you sell
This,tell me ,i will buy , i m from
Romania ,can you tell me a price
@@Farcasstudio2000 this belonged to a friend and I was only borrowing it. Try Lamnia
Some QC issues. That's unfortunate.
Yes. I think the owner may be calling them up after watching this.
I like your name man.
Thanks
And I going to add I think it is simply stunningly beautiful knife to look it terms of fit / finish terms. Slick .... yet macho ?
Blackened out alloy with that graphic is to my taste -- eye watering tasty design . ....
When they designed that knife they really thought about the practical way to flip it open smoothly; and then executed the impressively designed beautifully immoo.
I agree --- a little more attention to finishing off the details with polishing may have improved it some ( by made in USA implies extra costs in labour ?? ).
Would make a great little Xmas present -- for me so long as some else's bought it for me !
.... I would be quite glad to accept it ! LOL.
Pretty good assessment. I like it but I prefer other models in their line to this one.
how many channels you got ?????????????
Just the one.
That thing is too shapeless and boring. It doesn’t look at all like the Medfords we all know and love. 😢
I like it. It wouldn't be my first choice but I like how the company has branched out.
Your still paying way over 500 bucks for a Chinese knife. Your just paying with your neighbors future. You are paying with your childrens future. Had the people before us did the same. We are paying for there choice. Hopfuly your children will be better off? Not looking good tho.
Where have you heard that Medford knives are Chinese?
Are you lost Sir?
@@stephencastillo7005 someone is.
@@chucknunface indeed! Hey did your buddy reach out to Greg about those QC issues? Interested in his reposnse since he seems to be on a shock and awe approach as of late.
@@stephencastillo7005 people are free to vote with their wallets any way they choose. I'm sure you won't be buying a medford. I'm also sure they aren't made in china.