Medford M-48 Green Aluminum, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled S35VN by Greg Medford (MK2124TQ-40TM-T1C1-Q4)

M-48 OD Green Aluminum/Gray Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled is a tribute to the M-48 Patton battle tank and its crew. Hybrid bearing folding knife with aluminum and titanium handle and reversible clip. Fully unfolded, the knife is nearly 9 inches long and is perfect for EDC applications thanks to its hybrid design. The new innovative Magnus Edged™ tip, hand-cut blade crafted like no other. Distinctive tank track pattern on the handle liner.

Greg Medford's idea was to create the most reliable knives imaginable while retaining their beauty and adding the “soul” of hand finishing.

CPM S35VN - American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best steels for blades. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy/ Crucible® Particle Metallurgy(CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The chemical composition has been balanced so that it is composed of 0.5% niobium carbides (Nb) along with 3.0% vanadium (V) and 14.0% chromium (Cr) carbides. Replacing some of the niobium carbides with vanadium carbides makes the steel about 15-20% harder than S30V without sacrificing wear resistance, and it is also easier to machine and polish. The improved strength of CPM S35VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - slim Drop Point profile finished with a machine-applied "tumbled" method. The hand-crafted hollow grind provides exceptional cutting performance combined with with high strength. The innovative Magnus Edged cut strengthens the tip of the knife. Ball bearings are used for smooth operation of the opening mechanism, so the knife opens smoothly and noiselessly. The flipper fin, when unfolded, acts as a mini guard to protect our hand. A powerful titanium frame lock bar secures the knife from folding, unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armored cash register.

Handle - the display side of the Handle is green PVD-coated aluminum, the lock side is titanium  finished with "tumbled" method. The imprint of a tank track with the M-48 tank designation are embossed on the aluminum. The whole is complemented by a solid clip, of course, made of titanium. The screws and the two-position (right/left) deep carry clip are finished in bronze.

Included - cardboard box, zippered nylon soft pouch with MKT brand logo for safe storage and transportation of the folder and signed “Certificate of Creation and Authenticity”.

Custom Specifications:
Model: M-48 OD Green Aluminum/Gray Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled.
Blade steel: CPM S35VN
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled Hollow Grind
Grip grips finish: OD Green Aluminum/Gray Titanium
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Bronze
Clip finish: Bronze
Breaker/lanyard finish:

Technical data:
Product number: MK2124TQ-40TM-T1C1-Q4
Product name: M-48 OD Green Aluminum/Gray Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled

Overall length: 218.4 mm / 8.6″
Blade length: 99.1 mm / 3.9″
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.125″
Handle length: 116.8 mm / 4.6″
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 99.2 g / 3.5oz

Blade material: CPM S35VN
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Tumbled

Handle material: Aluminum / Titanium
Handle finish color: OD Green / Gray
Backspacer material: n.d.
Backspacer color:

Clip: Right / Left, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Ball bearings
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, flipper
Additional accessories: pouch

Designer: Greg Medford
Brand: Medford
Manufacturer: Medford Knife & Tool, USA
Country of origin: USA

Developed by: the Sharg® company