Medford Praetorian Ti - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

No idea what's going on with the quality on this video. Sorry about that everyone!

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Quality seemed fine !!

[@metal_complex]

Oh good! Maybe it's working now?

[@aznelite325]

@@metal_complex Still 360p only for me

[@bryantherocker]

@@metal_complex that lock does not even compare to the CS Triad lock, Look at how thin the base of the Framelock of the Pretorian, The lock will bend and break at the weakest point

[@metal_complex]

You can't possibly think you're the first person to try and tell me that, right? I mean no offense by this, but I'll tell you the same thing I tell the other 500 people who've said the same thing: Well before EITHER lock fails, something else will fail and render any folding knife essentially useless.. What I mean is, on ANY CS triad lock, the lock itself might be 10x more durable, but the blade, pivot, and liner/frame all have more or less the same level of durability, and they're much more likely to warp/break under force. Basically what I'm saying is, the lock strength of either knife will far exceed the natural potential force ANYONE can apply to it. Any excess is just that... unnecessary excess. No one is going to "bend out" a framelock with natural human force, regardless of how thin the relief cut is unless you're using tools and intentionally trying to destroy the knife. The strength of the triad lock is great. I'm honestly a fan of it... but anyone who assumes the excess in lock strength is necessary has been fooled by CS marketing. Plain and simple.

[@skycorrigan6511]

I got really lucky and found a TI LNIB for only $825. It even has PVD coated scales!

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Large blades with weight have never bothered me and I have always steered towards smaller knives only by needing a smaller knife for most tasks ... and then when you need a bigger knife, or want something fun in the pocket, you won’t mind having a pocket dedicated to just your knife and it’s not an issue if you’re not wearing shorts or suit pants. My suits won’t get any large knife pocket time but if it was socially acceptable, they definitely would, and I would happily carrying larger folders to all of my open houses and listing presentations lol. Your buddy has one heck of a knife collection here and it’s inspiring. He’s also a really nice guy to chat with online. Big props to both of you two knife nuts.

[@arrowheads46]

Thanks brother, MC is a cool dude, cant go wrong being a friend of his!

[@shawnmckeough]

I just ordered the Medford Production Praetorian, the TI is on my wish list

[@JoelHunterGun]

I seriously do walk around in basketball shorts with a Praetorian T. Wearing sweats now and I never have a problem and it's comfortable. Now I couldn't play basketball with shorts on and wear it, but for doing everything around the house and working on the garage on my truck it has never given me an issue and I've never lost it on the couch or anywhere. Also, it doesn't make my shorts look crooked either. My shorts are not tied, but they are not loose. ... I like the weight. That's just me. To each their own. All good for sure.

[@pipemadness]

I completely understand why one would need to explain the reasoning for wanting to purchase such a high dollar item. Personally I think you overstate your reasoning. If it was a $20 knife you might be explaining why it’s an ok knife for the money. If this one was $10k than that’s what it cost. I over explain why my material possessions cost what they do all the time and I regret having to explain it all. A $10 watch I own keeps better time than any Rolex I’ve owned. I still prefer the Rolex. I love paintings and many forms of Art. I never questioned its price tag. Either you can afford it or not. If you don’t think the knife is with a grand then get a Chinese clone. I love your videos and appreciate the time you spend giving us great content. However, I do disagree with you not saying that this knife is not justified. I say this and I don’t own one yet. My disposable income seems to always go to my Hinderer collection.

[@nicksenkovs6558]

Nice review buddy!!! My custom Praetorian is being built at the moment. I think what the negative critics need to be reminded of, is that the Praetorian Ti is designed to be a practical tool, for extreme circumstances and hard use. I don’t think you would buy a Praetorian to slice paper & tomatoes!!! Even though it does, very well. Simple, if you don’t like it, just move on, no need to comment. Anyway, why would people that love Medford’s care in the least that you don’t?

[@TheKro16]

So, how has yours held up? I'll be grabbing one soon I think.

[@shadowdemon5730]

Awesome knife. The Ti may be a little beyond my reach but the T would do nicely.

[@BaddFrogg777]

Really good review on an awesome tool. Beautiful design and fits my hand perfectly. Truly impressed.

[@car350zmm]

Dude!! If you like the knife you have the right to spend YOUR money on whatever you want... I find it to be a very sexy one! Love how you went to grab a sheet of paper to the other room lol

[@greghill5183]

Awesome Knife & Review! Congrats On Finally Owning One!

[@meFatuations]

Fantastic looking knife. Really like the blade finish and finishing on the handle. Refreshing to see. What a great piece of engineering.

[@greghill5183]

Speaking of "Lockstick", I have severe lockstick on my Emerson Appalachians. I'm opening and closing them every day trying to loosen them up. Do you own any Emersons? Reviews on them? These are definitely the sharpest knives I've ever owned! Thanks!

[@Magoot2456]

The Medford Praetorian Ti is like the monster truck of knives :) one of my grail knives for sure!

[@bjdunne5113]

I had one in 3v and sold it. I hated how easy the pocket clip bent and how sharp the jimping is. Also, it's a pain in the ass to carry!

[@skycorrigan6511]

Even with all the hate against Greg, this knife is gorgeous.

[@cameronjaeger]

I completely get this knife is wholly ridiculous is every single way. That being said, if Glock came out with a 12 ounce double stack absolutely nobody would be bitching about EDCing it.

[@meFatuations]

The numbers on the blade are not serial numbers. Its the date of production (2018 June hence 86) and the number of the knife within the run which is #34.

[@meFatuations]

My comment is incorrect. Yes it is a serial number and yes, it is based on date and number within production.

[@nrttra007]

Wow! That is one badass knife!

[@markgoldstein6265]

That's a beast.. Really like it

[@PeterC585]

Ok my one negative is I can't decide between the drop point or the Tanto why did you go with the dp?

[@metal_complex]

Thats the only choice I had at the time. I would have chosen tanto if I had the option. No other reason than it looks better imo

[@PeterC585]

@@metal_complex thank you! I have a Medford scout in Tanto, but I'm leaning towards the drop point

[@TheJohn93226]

Everything is American made on Medford's knives 😍

[@meFatuations]

The question of why have a Micro Praetorian Ti has an easy answer. It has a blade that is less than three inches. Where I live, it is illegal to carry a knife which is over three inches. So the Micro works well for areas such as mine. Why have a 3 inch blade which is 0.26 ... because it is awesome.

[@Koop833]

I watched all 40 minutes surprisingly and it's a solid 90% of you geeking out Lol.

[@joshuatyler3858]

These knives get such negative reviews from uneducated people. Most people think you can't disassemble, they're over priced, they don't cut etc. Greg Medford himself put out a video in October 2019 on his on YT channel and says you can take them apart. Even if you get stuck taking it apart u can send it back mid breakdown. It's only when you start dremmeling it and destroying it he gets irritated. I have a praetorian half g10 half ti with black coating on the way. I'm pumped. If you have not joined the Medford aficionados group on FB you should. Secondary prices are amazing on these knives.

[@metal_complex]

😁👍👍

[@WhoIsSerafin]

The problem is it's not a standard tool for disassembly and why I haven't bought one.

[@fazzie1916]

40 min review?

[@schneir5]

I have never heard that the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is annoyingly long. I don't think that's true at all.

[@metal_complex]

Perspective. Some people think that way, and some don't.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Ok. Im gunna be honest.. im not gunna watch a 40 min vid of that blade.. but thanks for sharing!!! Love you're content..... and great score. Im jealous..

[@diablogt90]

Man if only I had a spare 1300 that blue one is growing on me but blade show destroyed my wallet lol.

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

Wow, the Goblin you just reviewed could fit INSIDE that bad boy!!!😅

[@EspenFrafalne]

That knife looks so sick! A bit thicker than i would carry, but still sexy AF! Especially in bronze with vulcan blade..! I checked out their page, and found this: "WARNING: Open in private the first time…you will want to stab something."

[@lotriguitarist]

there are so many that‘s-what-she-saids in this video 👌🏻😜

[@Plumrscrack]

Damn you! I didn't want one of these untill I watched this video!

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Like the paretorian but I slim midi is sooooo pretty for a beefer. Might want to get just one before the other and try to control myself. PS got my eyes on the mordax too!! Interesting knife and that choil looks like it could get a decent saber grip with a nice high choke up on the handle. Mordax reminds me of a bigger crux.

[@arrowheads46]

The Slim Midi Marauder is a solid choice too, the one MC showed is mine...

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Great knife. Been staring for too long. I want one!!

[@arrowheads46]

@@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden did you like the finish on mine?

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

I REALLLLLLLLLY like the finish and not to knock on other praetorians, but if you skim BHQ’s site, it’s hard to find scales that I hike personally, or blade finishes and I always seem to think that I would prefer mixing two elements of other models Together. This knife has the package. Sweetest setup I’ve seen in a long time. Very very nice.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

Got a slim midi I’m about to pull the trigger on. Might be my Medford gateway - I’ve always leaned into practical knives and I just want it.

[@marcmartens4831]

Crushed man, Giveaway just for the U.S. As an Aussie I'm devo. Get it though, postage dramas, 👍 what a beast, love that little Medford. It's lighter then what it looks like... Lol Bloody brick but I love it, nearly 12 ounces

[@metal_complex]

Any family or friends in the states that can receive it for you? You can enter as long as I can ship somewhere here!

[@marcmartens4831]

@@metal_complex No such luck but thank you, very nice of you to reply bro

[@cainkopczynskie6296]

That's a perfect give away knife😂😂😂

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Yeah man American made....... Glad you spent your cash on us Americans!!!!!!!!!

[@scottmurphy2278]

100th comment lol I also have one being built at Medford. And also they are currently unavailable on the website 👊

[@David_DY]

Cuts paper great! 👊

[@HDFATBOY55]

I HAVE TO HAVE ONE!!!!!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Just a beast of a knife!! One day maybe...lol!!

[@christianbureau6732]

ONe day...Cheers!

[@MrSteveo357]

Really shows what shit that Protech is next to the Medford

[@johnkeck1025]

Great way to compensate 😉.... I need one!

[@Lateralus1007]

I ONLY carry it in gym shorts 😹 Things a beast

[@rdk5854]

How come you didn't mention the scout?

[@metal_complex]

That's a production variant. I guess I could have mentioned it, but it's on a different tier.

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

It's Bodacious

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

Do you still own this?

[@everydaybladesinc]

I’m trying to watch this video like five different times it will never start it just spins

[@metal_complex]

Lower the video quality. It's your internet connection. The max quality is 1080P at 60fps. Lower it to 720 or even 480.

[@rona8855]

Shit man keep it short and sweet.

[@metal_complex]

No.

[@oinnsheathen5684]

If like to see this next to the ZT 0308

[@metal_complex]

The 0308 is longer, but the Praetorian is SUBSTANTIALLY thicker. Makes the 0308 looks small

[@oinnsheathen5684]

@@metal_complex I'm definitely thinking of a custom that my daughter and I thought looked "cool" but have heard that quality might be a crap shoot from a few people. It seems in your experience it's totally opposite.

[@Leo-cl1xq]

Trying to justify a 1200 knife is funny and the praetorian on the secondary market sold with big loss don’t get me wrong they are great knives but they are few people that are ready to spend so much in a knife by the way a have few of them 😂😂😂 but that the sad truth of praetorian if you buy them keep them for ever or be prepare to take a big loss

[@metal_complex]

I broke even 👍

[@williambatista7919]

Impossible to get here.. Impossible dream :(

[@metal_complex]

That's what I said 4 years ago.

[@mikergoff]

Your gonna shit yourself when you find out people carry guns. My smallest concealed carry weighs over 2x as much as this knife and I can carry it wearing basketball shorts without a problem.

[@metal_complex]

You just throw it in the pocket huh? 🤣

[@mikergoff]

@@metal_complex I carry inside the waistband but some people do pocket carry.

[@metal_complex]

That's hilarious

[@mikergoff]

What's hilarious about it? I don't normally wear basketball shorts but I can still carry when I do. It's hilarious you act like this knife weighs 10lbs.

[@metal_complex]

It's hilarious because it's dumb. I don't care to discuss this. Have a good day

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Why can’t I watch this video?

[@metal_complex]

Reduce the quality. Sometimes that helps

[@TheFiendRacer]

I like the looks but it’s too damn big and heavy.

[@metal_complex]

Well they make the micro T. It's substantially smaller and thinner.

[@meFatuations]

Big and heavy is the point. Its a knife for people who want a beast of a knife. A Buck 112 ranger is about as big as anyone could ever need. The Praetorian Ti is amazing. Love to have one.

[@PinkPummy]

Slicey Dicey tagged you, in case you hadn't seen! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep_EpGubdsiHgqM around 0:55

[@GehrmansWheelchair]

7:07 lmao, I could never own one of these, not because of the weight, the price etc. but because the pocket clip looks like a fucking cartoon frog 🐸