Gotta Ask for Opinions

dvldog5811 said:
Mornin' BFers!
There's a lot of folks on here that know a helluva lot more than me so gotta feed my curiosity.
I'm a huge Medford fan although I haven't yet found their perfect model for me. I really like Greg although he can be an asshole but, so can I. I feel very comfortable with his company because he's so out in the public eye and doesn't seem to pull any punches or hold back. Plus, his stuff is made here. I've never had the pleasure of fondling a CRK or many other high-end knives other than Strider's so I need some help here.
So, my question for all of you brainiacs out in the BF world...
Why aren't Medford's more popular>
Is it because their so overbuilt? Is it because of word of bad experiences with the company? Is it because more and more people are wanting more EDC friendly carry?
I know opinions are like a**holes but I really would like to hear 'em.
Also, as far as "hard-use", "overbuilt" knives, what do you guys prefer?
Thanks all, have a great day and be safe out there!!
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Agree with some others, while over built, many of them are just over built to the point of actually losing some of their key functionality of still being a "knife". Too thick behind the spine and behind the blade makes them more chisel like, and their extra girth makes them not the most ergonomically friendly in hand or pocket either. Nothing really to do with the owner. (That designation does apply to a couple other brands though).
That's my 2 cents fwiw.

I have seen some of their newer designs online and they do appear to be more knife-centric, and less solid glorified slab of steel with an edge, but I haven't been able to handle any of 'em. Be that as it may, if I were to spend multiple hundreds on a thick and over build, "knife", I would still buy another Spartan Harsey Folder before buying a Medford...
 
I was appalled by them at first but just kept look at them and looking and they started to look better. But not enough to pull the trigger. Probably never will. So much out there at the price range that I would rather own.
 
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