Medford MERC-1 D/E Black Aluminum, Std Clip, Tumbled S45VN OTF Knife by Greg Medford (MK213STQ-42AB-TSCS-BS)

MERC-1™ Black Aluminum, Standard HW/Clip, Tumbled 100% made in the United States from American components, crafted by a veteran-owned company, this powerful OTF automatic knife is built with the signature durability and robustness characteristic of Medford.

Greg Medford and his cousin Steve spent many hours discussing various concepts for the knife. Greg’s requests were as reasonable as ever… “I want the biggest blade to handle ratio in the business, minimal play with maximum reliability, a new way of locking, no hardware, a great sound, snappy functionality and ease of servicing” and that's how the MERC-1™ OTF was created. 

Greg Medford, founder of Medford Knife and Tool, is an American craftsman and patriot from Arizona. His Greek-Irish roots and the values instilled in him by his family, such as pragmatism and hard work, shaped his path as an innovative designer. As a former Marine, pilot and martial arts master, Greg combines American pragmatism, freedom and advanced technology in his designs. The company, founded in 2010, is famous for its handmade, durable tactical tools and knives, including the well-known Praetorian model

CPM S45VN - an American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best blade steels. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. Produced 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. The improved strength of CPM S45VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - machine ground, D/E (Double Edge Dagger) type, sharpened on both sides, with double grain grooves. Finished with a scratch-masking Tumbled method. The handmade blade is derived with a high flat grind for excellent cutting properties. This gives the knife excellent piercing properties while maintaining its strength. The strong mechanism of extending / retracting the blade with the help of the moled Thumb Slide, a stepped slide under the thumb requires for safety the application of a specific force to overcome the resistance of the spring. The method of opening provides seamless opening for both right and left-handed people.

Handle - made with excellent precision in 3D technology on CNC milling machines, from 6061-T6 aluminum with black coating. Notches and deep engraving of the crossbow on both sides, in addition to visual qualities, improve the grip characteristics. The milled two-position (right/left) solid deep-carry clip, allow the knife to be carried discreetly in the pocket, in tip-down position (blade tip down). The clip features the company's logo. The Handle is finished with glass breaker, a solid steel triangle, into which a tungsten carbide ball has been pressed.

Included - cardboard packaging, nylon pouch, company patch with Velcro attachment and signed “Certificate of Creation and Authenticity”.

Custom Specifications:

Model: MERC-1™ OTF
Blade steel: CPM S45V
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled, Flat Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Black
Clip side grips finish: Black
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Standard
Clip finish: Standard
Breaker/lanyard finish: Standard

Technical data:

Product number: MK213STQ-42AB-TSCS-BS
Name: MERC-1™ Black Aluminum, Standard HW/Clip, Tumbled

Overall length: 222.0 mm / 8.75”
Blade length: 95.2 mm / 3.75”
Blade thickness: 3.8 mm / 0.15”
Handle length: 127.0 mm / 5.0”
Handle grips thickness: n.a.
Weight: 128.0 g / 4.5 oz

Blade material: CPM S45V
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Tumbled

Handle material: Aluminum
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Aluminum
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right/left, tip-down
Clip material: n.d.

Pivot mechanism: n.d.
Locking mechanism: Slide Lock
Opening method: Automatic, push/pull Thumb slider
Additional accessories: pouch, velcro patch

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company