Since we have comparison photos between the Medellin and the ESEE 3, we can see the blade shape is very similar but how does the blade thickness compare?
Hey Expat, this is one of those applique' things I mentioned along with the card from the company in Bogota where it was bought.
I ordered the not black version. I love the fact that it is so close in shape and size to the 3. Man this thing can't get here fast enough. I'm trying to not carry my DPx and ZT's to work.
I visited there once. They make some pretty nice stuff. I was a little surprised by the amount of leather products that were made and available in Columbia.
Does anyone have some disassembly pictures (or a link to where I could find some)? I’d like to see what the pivot/washers look like.
Review of the Medellin I just received a pair of these, one for me and one for my son because he asked. My review will attempt to reflect the tone of Expat and his knife company. The knife has 21 parts, a fairly simple straight forward design, but way too many for the masses to attempt to disassemble. So take my word for it and do not attempt this at home. The knife blade, having just come from the factory is just so -- factory sharp and has the grind marks to prove it. The Aus 8 is easily sharpened and mine will cut paper in silence given the Ninja edge I have achieved in my sharpening temple. There is a pair of bushings on each side, bronze on nylon, and an indexed pivot pin. I polished mine (it's always about the bling). Just two tools needed for maintenance, T6 and T10 torx will make it all fall apart. Lock up was secure and way too tight. A mere human being as myself was incapable of unlocking the damn thing with only my mortal thumb. So I took it to the bench vise and and took some starch out of it. For the technically inclined I removed 1/32 of an inch from its offset. I would discourage the faint of heart from taking this on. Of course you could probably just warranty it if you make a boo-boo. I figured I could take my son's and tell him Expat stiffed him and learn not to deal with strangers. Sidenote: if you do bend it yourself here is the location of the pivot point that I used in the vise. Here are the two knives side by side. Can you tell which one has been "tuned" up? Conclusion: I'm keeping mine. After working it over I would be comfortable using it in my border crossings (rush hour can be bad between Missouri and Illinois).
On a serious note, I tune up every knife I ever get. That means taking it apart, cleaning everything, and sharpening the blade to the best of my ability. Then I carry it for awhile just to get acquainted. The lock up was tough and markedly improved after bending. The blade took a beautiful edge that I am quite proud of. Centering was spot on right out of the box. The pivot tension was just about right. True to Expat's philosophy this knife went straight from the box to my roof where it immediately began scraping a leaky corner of my gutter to remove old caulk. So yes it will be a user. 50 bucks, what a deal. My Expat collection continues to grow.