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

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

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.

The M-48 OD Green Aluminum/Gray Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled, has been machine-finished using the “tumbled” method, hand-made concave grinds give excellent cutting properties combined 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.

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

Comes with a Peli-type waterproof case for storing and carrying the knife.

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: plastic case (Peli type)

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company