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Medford UDT-1
The Medford UDT-1 is a compact fixed blade from Medford Knife & Tool, made in Phoenix, Arizona. Greg Medford designed it for a family member in the Naval Special Warfare community, and the first run went to a graduating class at Coronado. Those knives have since served around the world.
Medford UDT-1 Naval Special Warfare Knife
The name nods to the Navy's Underwater Demolition Teams, the frogmen who came before today's SEALs. Medford built the UDT-1 around their practical needs: a capable blade in a compact package that takes up as little real estate as possible when mounted on a kit. At about 4 ounces, it rides on a plate carrier, belt, or pack without getting in the way, which makes it a natural tactical knife and backup blade.
Medford UDT-1 Specs and CPM 20CV Steel
The Pro Series UDT-1 runs a 3.5 inch tumbled CPM 20CV blade on 0.150 inch stock, about 7.5 inches overall, with G-10 scales and a matching Kydex sheath in black, coyote, or OD green. 20CV is a high wear resistance stainless that holds up to salt and moisture, compared in our knife steel guide. The same design in 1095 with a leather sheath is the 1881 Knifeworks UDT. Other 20CV Medford fixed blades include the Micro Tanto, Mizuchi, and The Deep.