Medford Knives

[Hashishiin]

If you need a case and foam, invest in a padded helmet.

Remember, avoid your own walls.

I use all my knives, baby about 2 of them, do ask for a bare minimum of packing so a product stays in place. I would be, and am, A-OK if some of my more "hard worked" knives (Spyderco Shaman, actually my closest knife to a Strider proportionally) were not packaged in a perfect foam fit. It isn't in fact, just in foam, and in a box with a good fit. Cold Steel just uses small, small boxes to prevent the knife banging around. Case just wraps it in wax paper in the box, fine by me.

How big is the box? Because it really seems like in the videos of Striders, Burger takes pride in his anodized finishes, which, to my knowledge, can be rubbed away with wear. $600, the maker taking huge pride in the artistry of it, seems that you wouldn't just throw it in the ammo can like you could with an Ontario RAT... even though you could with that knife.

My Ti knives are usually bought for fit and finish, like, I have two "fancy" anodized Ti knives that I am cautious with, because I have plenty of great offerings from Buck, Cold Steel, Spyderco, whoever, depending on my needs, that are also nice but in a material that looks better with hard use, like carbon steel and micarta (CPM M4/mIcarta Shaman > Strider imo). Are you saying these are no nonsense work knives, and nothing more?

 

[King of the Cheese]

 

[GusSharp68]

spending over $1,000 on a knife for hard use is perhaps where a foam lined helmet is needed. I cut cardboard with a box cutter not a $1,000 Medford.

 

[GusSharp68]

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Were you on a time out for a few days? Just can’t let it go I see

 

[King of the Cheese]

Were you on a time out for a few days? Just can’t let it go I see

You called Medford “stupid, lazy, and careless” because they package knives that “bang around” inside the case. I disputed your assertions. Told you I can film my Medford knives showing you they don’t in fact “bang around”. What more is there to say? If you don’t like Greg Medford, just say it.

 

[GusSharp68]

 

[GusSharp68]

You called Medford “stupid, lazy, and careless” because they package knives that “bang around” inside the case. I disputed your assertions. Told you I can film my Medford knives showing you they don’t in fact “bang around”. What more is there to say? If you don’t like Greg Medford, just say it.

Yup and I stand by that opinion about their case with the cheap bubble wrap envelope. Take a deep breath now, your world will be just fine. I can counter your little film by one of my own dispelling you’re assertion that the bubble wrap absolutely holds the knife secure in the box. I suspect that even then you’ll cry more because someone criticized your beloved MK&T.

You obviously also have selective comprehension as I also praised the knife for being of the highest quality. But I suppose if you had full comprehension of things you wouldn’t be the king of cheese. I suppose you assume I care about Greg’s politics or whatever controversy surrounds him. Honestly I don’t. Perhaps that’s your issue and why your panties are in such a bunch over a little criticism. Again

 

[King of the Cheese]

Yup and I stand by that opinion about their case with the cheap bubble wrap envelope. Take a deep breath now, your world will be just fine. I can counter your little film by one of my own dispelling you’re assertion that the bubble wrap absolutely holds the knife secure in the box. I suspect that even then you’ll cry more because someone criticized your beloved MK&T

Yes, as I suspect you’ll take the knife out of the bubble wrap and remove all the contents of the case.. but AS PACKED from Medford, they absolutely do not “bang around”.

 

[GusSharp68]

Yes, as I suspect you’ll take the knife out of the bubble wrap and remove all the contents of the case.. but AS PACKED from Medford, they absolutely do not “bang around”.

WRONG!!! I took the stickers out and the certificate, that’s probably less than 2MM so they wouldn’t get trashed. That woudln’t make a difference in preventing the knife from banging around. As i stated earlier, i am using the bubble wrap on the knife while in the case. I know you really want to make a video though so have at it.

 

[King of the Cheese]

I took the stickers out and the certificate, that’s robably less than 2MM so they wouldn’t get trashed. That woudln’t make a difference in preventing the knife from banging around. I know you really want to make a video though so have at it

Your basis for this entire thread is a “non-issue”.. and for someone with so many Spydercos, surely you realize Medford packs their knives much better than Spyderco… yet I don’t hear any complaints from you about the piddly cardboard box and sliver of foam they are packed in. I wonder why?

 

[GusSharp68]

Your basis for this entire thread is a “non-issue”.. and for someone with so many Spydercos, surely you realize Medford packs their knives much better than Spyderco… yet I don’t hear any complaints from you about the piddly cardboard box and sliver of foam they are packed in. I wonder why?

Yes you missed the entire point, I forgive you

 

[GusSharp68]

Your basis for this entire thread is a “non-issue”.. and for someone with so many Spydercos, surely you realize Medford packs their knives much better than Spyderco… yet I don’t hear any complaints from you about the piddly cardboard box and sliver of foam they are packed in. I wonder why?

Well let me enlighten you then. It’s a cardboard box. I don’t store my spydercos in the box they came in. I put them in a storage case when not used. Since you know how many I have, surely you’ve seen the case in my posts.

Now if Spyderco shipped a knife in the same case Medford did with only bubble wrap I’d be saying the exact same thing for the exact same reason.

It wouldn’t even have to be a laser cut foam insert. Just the egg crate type foam would be infinitely better than bubble wrap for such a case. Either way it’d also keep the certificate out of harms way by being under the foam. Genius if you think about it.

 

[King of the Cheese]

Well let me enlighten you then. It’s a cardboard box. I don’t store my spydercos in the box they came in. I put them in a storage case when not used. Since you know how many I have, surely you’ve seen the case in my posts.

Oh look, the guy complaining about me commenting in his thread has now started this whole thing up again by quoting one of my posts.. twice.

Now if Spyderco shipped a knife in the same case Medford did with only bubble wrap I’d be saying the exact same thing for the exact same reason.

Yeah? I must’ve missed the “Spyderco is lazy, stupid, and incompetent for using cheap packaging” post you started. Care to post the link here?

It wouldn’t even have to be a laser cut foam insert. Just the egg crate type foam would be infinitely better than bubble wrap for such a case. Either way it’d also keep the certificate out of harms way by being under the foam. Genius if you think about it.

The cases have foam in them. Are you trying to pretend they’re just hard plastic inside?

This will be my last post in your thread. I already disproved your assertions but for some reason you can’t handle people disagreeing with you. So for that reason, I’m out.

 

[barrabas74]

I just bought a 125 dollar Rike. Foam boxing, knife wipe. Smooth action, I bought it as a knifecenter exclusive and its red.... really cuz it's red. It blew my mind how it was boxed, the action, the clip, centering and grind. I get the posters comments. If a $125 knife can come with such good packaging and action, your 500 plus knife should blow you away. No excuse.

 

[barrabas74]

I just bought a 125 dollar Rike. Foam boxing, knife wipe. Smooth action, I bought it as a knifecenter exclusive and its red.... really cuz it's red. It blew my mind how it was boxed, the action, the clip, centering and grind. I get the posters comments. If a $125 knife can come with such good packaging and action, your 500 plus knife should blow you away. No excuse.

I own a ton of spyderco and more and every manufacturer has there style. I was giving an example of a mid grade knife treated well. Spyderco, Benchmade, hogue, microtech ex all have there style. I don't really care so much. However if I am paying a K on a knife.....it should come like one. Heck even my customs come with a padded pouch. Busses even custom versions have a simple cardboard sleeve. It's there style. Medford I have been eyeing a 187 for a while, there boxing won't change that. Just gives perspective on the respect a company has for there product. All opinions are respected as we all spend our hard cash on a product and have a right to feel as we do.

 

[GusSharp68]

Oh look, the guy complaining about me commenting in his thread has now started this whole thing up again by quoting one of my posts.. twice.

Yeah? I must’ve missed the “Spyderco is lazy, stupid, and incompetent for using cheap packaging” post you started. Care to post the link here?

The cases have foam in them. Are you trying to pretend they’re just hard plastic inside?

This will be my last post in your thread. I already disproved your assertions but for some reason you can’t handle people disagreeing with you. So for that reason, I’m out.

No I mentioned they had a thin layer of foam in them. Can you even read? Talk about triggered. Good thing you limit who can view your profile as I can only imagine how much of a little baby you are. Bye Felicia.

 

[GusSharp68]

I own a ton of spyderco and more and every manufacturer has their style. I was giving an example of a mid grade knife treated well. Spyderco, Benchmade, hogue, microtech ex all have their style. I don't really care so much. However if I am paying a K on a knife.....it should come like one. Heck even my customs come with a padded pouch. Busses even custom versions have a simple cardboard sleeve. It's their style. Medford I have been eyeing a 187 for a while, their boxing won't change that. Just gives perspective on the respect a company has for their product. All opinions are respected as we all spend our hard cash on a product and have a right to feel as we do.

Spot on

 

[King of the Cheese]

No I mentioned they had a thin layer of foam in them. Can you even read? Talk about triggered. Good thing you limit who can view your profile as I can only imagine how much of a little baby you are. Bye Felicia.

Here’s one last post to show everyone how disingenuous you’re being:

First layer: Corrugated box


Second layer: bubble wrap


Third layer: Pelican-type case


Fourth and fifth layer: foam liner of case with bubble wrapped knife


It does not “bang around inside the case”. It might budge millimeters left or right if you shake it with all your strength.

But Medford is “lazy and incompetent” I guess

Enjoy bashing Greg for no legitimate reason.

 

[GusSharp68]

Here’s one last post to show everyone how disingenuous you’re being:

First layer: Corrugated box
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Second layer: bubble wrap
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Third layer: Pelican-type case
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Fourth and fifth layer: foam liner of case with bubble wrapped knife
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It does not “bang around inside the case”. It might budge millimeters left or right if you shake it with all your strength.

But Medford is “lazy and incompetent” I guess

Enjoy bashing Greg for no legitimate reason.

Yea it bangs around. You promised a video

 

[King of the Cheese]

No I mentioned they had a thin layer of foam in them. Can you even read? Talk about triggered. Good thing you limit who can view your profile as I can only imagine how much of a little baby you are. Bye Felicia.

Hypocrisy, thy name is “GusSharp68”: