Medford -48 – S45VN Tumbled Blade | Black Handle, Tumbled Spring & Flamed Hardware

Product Description

The Medford -48 is a modern homage to the iconic M48 Patton main battle tank—fast, powerful, and engineered for reliability. Designed as a hybrid flipper running on bearings, the -48 deploys smoothly while maintaining Medford’s trademark strength. It features a CPM S45VN tumbled blade, crafted with Medford’s innovative Magnus Edged™ tip, a unique hand-ground profile designed for enhanced strength and cutting performance. The black aluminum handle, tumbled titanium spring, and flamed hardware create a striking, functional contrast, while the knife incorporates the company’s newly introduced OTL system and a reversible pocket clip for versatile carry. At almost 9 inches deployed, the -48 offers a highly capable blade in a lightweight, EDC-friendly format—complete with fun hidden “Easter Eggs” on the blade and clip. Proudly made in the USA, this model blends Medford innovation with tactical inspiration.

Specifications

• Model: Medford -48
• Blade Steel: CPM S45VN
• Blade Finish: Tumbled
• Blade Style: Magnus Edged™
• Blade Length: 3.9 in
• Blade Thickness: 0.125 in
• Blade Width: 0.90 in
• Handle Material: Aluminum (black)
• Spring Material: Titanium (tumbled)
• Hardware: Flamed
• Pocket Clip: Standard, reversible
• Mechanism: Hybrid flipper, bearings
• Locking System: OTL system
• Scale Thickness: 0.125 in
• Spring Thickness: 0.125 in
• Overall Length: 8.6 in
• Closed Length: 4.6 in
• Overall Thickness: 0.395 in
• Country of Origin: USA
• Use Case: EDC, tactical carry, collectors, precision folder