Just got mine. Natural titanium stonewash handles, stonewashed blade. If ever a knife could be sexy and literally radiate an aura of perfection, this one is and does! At first I did not like it. Hard to open with the thumb, flipper tab kind of difficult. Just two days of working with it and it flips and opens by the thumb with ease. I am certain this knife is nothing short of a masterpiece. Yes, it is large and heavy duty. This is not a 'gentleman's' carry. This knife is the last knife anyone would ever need for just about any circumstance. For opening boxes, letters, cutting rope, slicing fruit or food, sure I love my Spyderco Para 2 and the Military. However, if I ever found myself in a situation where I needed to protect myself with a true weapon, break a windshield open to save myself or somebody else, or pry something open in an emergency, this knife, and many of the other overbuilt Medford knives cannot be beat.
My thumb was trashed after my first week of constant determination to break in then USMC FF. The finishing touch to break that beast in was using a soft plastic object [old school golf cart key tag] to stretch the lock bar out over 1 night.IMO the most amazing knife ive ever touched. Im lucky and grateful to own it. .
I have the OnBelay and the Proxima. Out of the two I think I prefer the OnBelay, has great action and fits my hand perfect. Where does the marauder fit in terms of form and function between these two models?… Thanks
My fighter flipper had the same problem with the Lockhart bar. I think this is unacceptable on a $900 knife. It looks like Medford is making some changes on the newest knives that have a added part to prevent that from happening. I ended up sending mine back to the factory
I have a 187dp with the same pivot and I use a cheap lock pickin set that had a double ended tweezers with 90• bend on each end I think its something for automotive picks it works perfectly
@@johnj.baranski6553 I've heard that Greg no longer voids warranty unless someone damages intentionally. I disassembled my Praetorian and found it running on 6 washers - three per side, exactly same size. This is done for tolerances. Another knife collector told me his Proxima runs on four. Was wondering about these ones...
@@johnj.baranski6553 Just wondering since I've maintained and repaired few knives and never seen this, I was intrigued whether it adds any smoothness to action. Sometimes you do see a washer or two between the base of bearings and the blade (bearings in between) and the action is just a heaven. So I am interested what does this really do? Does it improve action? Performance? Etc? Greg Medford knows how to build crazy awesome knives. Love 'em all.
I have the same hotspot on my fighter flipper. I would think they could change that, as it is rather sharp. I like the knife though. Can't wait to see the Marauder H.
Great video and review man I really thing u should try a tff I've had 187f and rmp and praetorian t and marauder full sized dp but had coated bland and tff1 and now tff fat daddy
Medfords do take more to break in but once they do. Oh man it’s one of the best for sire
It helps a ton if you relive some of the lock bar pressure. They come to tight.
Just got mine. Natural titanium stonewash handles, stonewashed blade. If ever a knife could be sexy and literally radiate an aura of perfection, this one is and does! At first I did not like it. Hard to open with the thumb, flipper tab kind of difficult. Just two days of working with it and it flips and opens by the thumb with ease. I am certain this knife is nothing short of a masterpiece. Yes, it is large and heavy duty. This is not a 'gentleman's' carry. This knife is the last knife anyone would ever need for just about any circumstance. For opening boxes, letters, cutting rope, slicing fruit or food, sure I love my Spyderco Para 2 and the Military. However, if I ever found myself in a situation where I needed to protect myself with a true weapon, break a windshield open to save myself or somebody else, or pry something open in an emergency, this knife, and many of the other overbuilt Medford knives cannot be beat.
My wife says knives are not sexy. I said chicks just don’t understand lol
My thumb was trashed after my first week of constant determination to break in then USMC FF. The finishing touch to break that beast in was using a soft plastic object [old school golf cart key tag] to stretch the lock bar out over 1 night.IMO the most amazing knife ive ever touched. Im lucky and grateful to own it.
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I have the OnBelay and the Proxima. Out of the two I think I prefer the OnBelay, has great action and fits my hand perfect. Where does the marauder fit in terms of form and function between these two models?… Thanks
Amazing Medford knives, I recently did a review on the 187 and was very impressed
Medford Proxima is THE Medford. All around, best knife.
I ordered my first Medford a week ago. A proxima, as my gift for 23 years working at my job.
My fighter flipper had the same problem with the Lockhart bar. I think this is unacceptable on a $900 knife. It looks like Medford is making some changes on the newest knives that have a added part to prevent that from happening. I ended up sending mine back to the factory
Love that smooth criminal grind.
You must love the s35vn blades how long dose it take before you have to sharpen or do you send back for sharpening
The edge retention is really good on S35VN. I rotate out knives a lot so I can probably go a year without sharpening easily.
Hello
How do I loosen mine it’s super tight where do I get the tool ?
You can use a #12 spanner bit or a set of spanner pliers.
I have a 187dp with the same pivot and I use a cheap lock pickin set that had a double ended tweezers with 90• bend on each end
I think its something for automotive picks it works perfectly
Have you disassembled any of your Medfords?
Disassembly is totally permitted now.
@@johnj.baranski6553 I've heard that Greg no longer voids warranty unless someone damages intentionally. I disassembled my Praetorian and found it running on 6 washers - three per side, exactly same size. This is done for tolerances. Another knife collector told me his Proxima runs on four. Was wondering about these ones...
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@@TheKnifeGuy who cares how many washers it has.
@@johnj.baranski6553 Just wondering since I've maintained and repaired few knives and never seen this, I was intrigued whether it adds any smoothness to action. Sometimes you do see a washer or two between the base of bearings and the blade (bearings in between) and the action is just a heaven. So I am interested what does this really do? Does it improve action? Performance? Etc? Greg Medford knows how to build crazy awesome knives. Love 'em all.
I have the same hotspot on my fighter flipper. I would think they could change that, as it is rather sharp. I like the knife though. Can't wait to see the Marauder H.
Been a while since ive had a medford, but I used to have a lot of them. Probably have had 30+ through my collection. Great video brother!
Texas Knives thanks brother
Hello, I have a Praetorian T that is just a touch tight on the pivot. What do you use for the six gun screw to loosen?
Sorry I just saw this. You can use a #12 spanner bit or a set of spanner pliers.
I just got a on belay and its got alot of lock stick. Is that normal? Also how did u loosen your pivot?
You can use a set of spanner pliers.
those usmc fighters are tough to close man...
I have one just like yours..
Great video and review man I really thing u should try a tff I've had 187f and rmp and praetorian t and marauder full sized dp but had coated bland and tff1 and now tff fat daddy
Travis Boardman it’s definitely on my list.
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