Medford 187 DP Blue Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, Tumbled D2 by Greg Medford

187 DP Blue Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, Tumble is a large, masive folding knife manufactured in the USA by Medford Knife & Tool. It is opened by means of a hole in the blade. The concave grind on the D2 steel blade was made by hand. This is unique in the knife industry; only a few manufacturers do the concave cut by hand. When opened, a solid framelock holds the blade in place. The stop-pin has been pressed into the blade so that it rests symmetrically on the handle which is excellent for durability. The knife takes its name from the thickness (0.187") of the titanium grips used in the construction of 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.

D2 - a high carbon, high chrome high speed tool steel heat treated to 59-60 HRC. With a high chromium content of 13.0% (Cr), it offers greater corrosion resistance than most high-carbon steels. Combines strength, excellent edge retention and easy sharpening. It is characterised by high wear resistance due to the high carbide content in the microstructure.

With this version of the 187 DP, we get a handmade hollow grind, a oval hole in the blade with which to open the knife. For increased insensitivity to contamination, phosphor bronze washers are used, making the pivot axis more resistant to field work. A powerful titanium frame lock bar secures the knife against folding, unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armoured cash register.

Titanium handle has been finished in blue. The so-called open-backed construction without the typical backspacer, attached to each other with spacer sleeves for easy cleaning. Simple and reliable construction. The whole is completed by a solid clip, also in titanium, of course.

The knife is supplied in a waterproof and dust-resistant - IP67 rated and impact-resistant (MIL-STD-810F) technical case from the American S3 Case Company. Made of high-impact S433 resin - one of the most durable materials available in the world.

It comes - cardboard box, S3 Case, Dog Tag and signed "Certificate of Creation and Authenticity".

Custom specifications:
Model: 187 DP
Blade steel: D2
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled, Hollow Grind
Grip finish: Blue Titanium
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Flamed
Clip finish: Brushed Flamed

Technical data:
Product number: MK002DTQ-37A2-TFCF-Q4
Product name: 187 DP Blue Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, Tumble

Overall length: 238.0 mm / 9.37″
Blade length: 95.2 mm / 3.75″
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.19″
Handle length: 133.0 mm / 5.24″
Handle thickness: 15.9 mm / 0.626″
Weight: 201.0 g / 7.1 oz

Blade material: D2
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Tumbled

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Blue
Backspacer material: Titanium
Backspacer colour: Gray

Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Phosphor bronze washers
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumbhole
Additional accessories: S3 Case T200, Dog Tag

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

Development: Sharg® company