Gizler00
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Here it is. A week in with a Medford Praetorian. I wanted to share my thoughts, concerns, answer any questions, and hopefully provide some useful feedback for all of you.
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to handle a Praetorian T. Before this time, I had only seen them online, and honestly never really gave the medford line any real consideration. Partly because I did not have the cash to do so.
But let me tell you, once I had that Praetorian T in my hands, I knew I had to own one and put it to the test. As I do with all the knives I own, or pass through my hands.
So fast forward to the 18th when my New Praetorian G arrived!
Have you ever held a knife for the first time and be amazed at the combination of shear size, quality, and overall appearance? This was my first moment with The G when I took it out of the packaging that it come in.
It just screamed quality and to be used. At first It seems as though the knife is just Huge and too large to EDC. Seems to be a questionable design, other than looking badass.
First off, It comes in the best packaging I have ever received a knife in. It even comes with a waterproof otterbox container. How awesome is that! Tons of info on the knife, Warranty Card, business card (with Gregs Cell # on it), and lots of other simple yet nice to have paperwork.
Here is the first time I pulled it out of the packaging. I have it next to my Cruwear Millie for a size reference.
I Immediately put the knife to use! Cutting everything I could find. The USPS box it came in, another cardboard box in the shop, 1/4" vacuum hose, etc... The coating seemed to hold up really well so far.
As with any knife, I like to run it through all aspects of my daily life. From food prep, to cutting open parts boxes, cutting radiator hoses and similar stuff, etc....
One thing that surprised me was how well it cuts for a think bladed knife. The hollow grind part of the blade sails through cardboard and paper with ease.
I immediately used it to prep some food for dinner, and first up was a pineapple.
Very simple task for this knife. Not that a pineapple is hard to cut, I am just trying to show that this large knife can be used for tasks like this.
After dinner I went outside to try and make a feather stick. Something I am not that great at. But none the less, it performed flawlessly.
Couple glamour shots in there as well. My HDS clicky felt left out with all this orange going on.
After a couple days of wear and tear with every day tasks at work/Home. The G10 immediately got filthy the moment I touched it with Greasy gloves on.
A few more poser shots.
I needed to cut a lime up for dinner and wanted to see how the flat grind of the blade would handle this task. A smaller fruit that required a little more attention to detail with the nose of the blade.
Again, Sailed right through this task. Very easy to use even with it being a larger knife to some.
Last night I had some butternut squash that needed to be eaten. Let me say, I hate skinning these things. There is no easy way and they are very hard on the outside. What better way to do it than with a Praetorian right!!
Some of you might be wondering about the Lack of a Usable choil. I do not find this a real issue, and typically find myself holding the knife like this when I need to choke up a little for finer tasks.
A little hand batonning of the squash. This knife worked extremely well. Would this be my first pick if I had options, Of course not. I am just trying to show the capability of this knife.
Some more veggies that needed cut up for dinner.
Cucumbers and tomatoes were easy as ever to slice.
To this point I have yet to sharpen the Blade. I simply touched it up on my strop loaded with Black and Green Bark River compound.
Here is a little cut test with the hollow grind. A little blurry sorry.
Flipped the paper over to test the Flat grind.
Last night, which was the 9th night I have been using this blade, required a little touch up of the flat grind. I used it a little too hard on a porcelain plate. So I simply took the White rod from the Spyderco sharpmaker and touched it up by hand. Literally about 1 minute and a few strokes later and this thing was a razor again. I finished it up on the strop after to polish the blade some.
I also decided to see what I could do for the Black coating. Mostly just curiosity getting the best of me. I wanted to see how clean I could get it. Some of you know that I use Fire Clean to clean my Guns/knives. Well, I literally put a few drops onto a paper towel and wiped the blade. I will let the results speak for themselves.
Final thought.
I really like this knife. I mean really like it. More so than I imagined that I would. At first it seems as though its too large to carry. Sort of the same impression you get when you handle a Spyderco Military for the first time. But after a few days/weeks of actually carrying the knife, you will come to realize that it really does disappear in your pocket.
Is this my end all be all knife.... Of course not. This is a large knife to some. But for me having big hands, it fits just right. It reminds me a lot of the BK2. A big knife that does Big tasks really well, But also does the small tasks very well. Like opening up your mail, picking at a splinter, etc... It excels in all aspects of cutting, big or small.
I have really enjoyed this knife in the short time I have spent with it, and am looking forward to more tasks that I get to put it through.
It is also breaking in really nice, getting very smooth.
Another Huge thing for me is that Greg is just a Phone call away. I have communicated with him 3 times so far for various things. He puts his cell number on the business card that comes with the knife. Some might not care for this, but I for one really appreciate it. I have had the same experience with Peak Led Solutions. Direct contact with the owner.
I will continue to post up my findings and pictures as I create them.
Thanks for reading guys and gals. Hope you enjoy my mini review.
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to handle a Praetorian T. Before this time, I had only seen them online, and honestly never really gave the medford line any real consideration. Partly because I did not have the cash to do so.
But let me tell you, once I had that Praetorian T in my hands, I knew I had to own one and put it to the test. As I do with all the knives I own, or pass through my hands.
So fast forward to the 18th when my New Praetorian G arrived!
Have you ever held a knife for the first time and be amazed at the combination of shear size, quality, and overall appearance? This was my first moment with The G when I took it out of the packaging that it come in.
It just screamed quality and to be used. At first It seems as though the knife is just Huge and too large to EDC. Seems to be a questionable design, other than looking badass.
First off, It comes in the best packaging I have ever received a knife in. It even comes with a waterproof otterbox container. How awesome is that! Tons of info on the knife, Warranty Card, business card (with Gregs Cell # on it), and lots of other simple yet nice to have paperwork.
Here is the first time I pulled it out of the packaging. I have it next to my Cruwear Millie for a size reference.
I Immediately put the knife to use! Cutting everything I could find. The USPS box it came in, another cardboard box in the shop, 1/4" vacuum hose, etc... The coating seemed to hold up really well so far.
As with any knife, I like to run it through all aspects of my daily life. From food prep, to cutting open parts boxes, cutting radiator hoses and similar stuff, etc....
One thing that surprised me was how well it cuts for a think bladed knife. The hollow grind part of the blade sails through cardboard and paper with ease.
I immediately used it to prep some food for dinner, and first up was a pineapple.
Very simple task for this knife. Not that a pineapple is hard to cut, I am just trying to show that this large knife can be used for tasks like this.
After dinner I went outside to try and make a feather stick. Something I am not that great at. But none the less, it performed flawlessly.
Couple glamour shots in there as well. My HDS clicky felt left out with all this orange going on.
After a couple days of wear and tear with every day tasks at work/Home. The G10 immediately got filthy the moment I touched it with Greasy gloves on.
A few more poser shots.
I needed to cut a lime up for dinner and wanted to see how the flat grind of the blade would handle this task. A smaller fruit that required a little more attention to detail with the nose of the blade.
Again, Sailed right through this task. Very easy to use even with it being a larger knife to some.
Last night I had some butternut squash that needed to be eaten. Let me say, I hate skinning these things. There is no easy way and they are very hard on the outside. What better way to do it than with a Praetorian right!!
Some of you might be wondering about the Lack of a Usable choil. I do not find this a real issue, and typically find myself holding the knife like this when I need to choke up a little for finer tasks.
A little hand batonning of the squash. This knife worked extremely well. Would this be my first pick if I had options, Of course not. I am just trying to show the capability of this knife.
Some more veggies that needed cut up for dinner.
Cucumbers and tomatoes were easy as ever to slice.
To this point I have yet to sharpen the Blade. I simply touched it up on my strop loaded with Black and Green Bark River compound.
Here is a little cut test with the hollow grind. A little blurry sorry.
Flipped the paper over to test the Flat grind.
Last night, which was the 9th night I have been using this blade, required a little touch up of the flat grind. I used it a little too hard on a porcelain plate. So I simply took the White rod from the Spyderco sharpmaker and touched it up by hand. Literally about 1 minute and a few strokes later and this thing was a razor again. I finished it up on the strop after to polish the blade some.
I also decided to see what I could do for the Black coating. Mostly just curiosity getting the best of me. I wanted to see how clean I could get it. Some of you know that I use Fire Clean to clean my Guns/knives. Well, I literally put a few drops onto a paper towel and wiped the blade. I will let the results speak for themselves.
Final thought.
I really like this knife. I mean really like it. More so than I imagined that I would. At first it seems as though its too large to carry. Sort of the same impression you get when you handle a Spyderco Military for the first time. But after a few days/weeks of actually carrying the knife, you will come to realize that it really does disappear in your pocket.
Is this my end all be all knife.... Of course not. This is a large knife to some. But for me having big hands, it fits just right. It reminds me a lot of the BK2. A big knife that does Big tasks really well, But also does the small tasks very well. Like opening up your mail, picking at a splinter, etc... It excels in all aspects of cutting, big or small.
I have really enjoyed this knife in the short time I have spent with it, and am looking forward to more tasks that I get to put it through.
It is also breaking in really nice, getting very smooth.
Another Huge thing for me is that Greg is just a Phone call away. I have communicated with him 3 times so far for various things. He puts his cell number on the business card that comes with the knife. Some might not care for this, but I for one really appreciate it. I have had the same experience with Peak Led Solutions. Direct contact with the owner.
I will continue to post up my findings and pictures as I create them.
Thanks for reading guys and gals. Hope you enjoy my mini review.
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