The Medford The Deep is a full tang CPM 20CV fixed blade from Medford Knife & Tool, made in Phoenix, Arizona. It pairs a 4.5 inch drop point with 0.26 inch stock and blue and black G-10, a mid size Medford built to take hard use without getting unwieldy.
The Deep measures 9.2 inches overall and weighs 10 ounces, with a full tang running through the blue and black G-10 handle. Choose a tumbled plain edge, a tumbled serrated edge for cutting rope and webbing, or a PVD blade with PVD hardware. Each rides in a black Kydex belt sheath, a solid fit for tactical and outdoor carry.
CPM 20CV is a high wear resistance stainless that holds an edge a long time and stands up to moisture, and our knife steel guide shows how it compares. Medford runs 20CV across several fixed blades, so if The Deep is close but not quite right, look at the smaller Mizuchi, the compact UDT-1, or the Micro Tanto. For a bigger 3V blade, step up to the Jungle Fighter.