Knife-maker Greg Medford has no love for those who wish to “cancel” him, and says they need a good “case of lead poisoning.” The Phoenix-based Medford says the “cancel culture mob” — even within the community of knife enthusiasts — can’t handle his “satirical” and “provocative” nature, but critics say he has a history of racism and a vulgar petulance toward people who object to his racism. Earlier this year at the annual Blade Show in Atlanta, Medford drew sharp criticism after his company handed out free shirts with racist Chinese caricatures. Medford defended the shirts as an attempt to make “political commentary,” and he called people who were offended “dumb f****ing c***s” for being too sensitive.

Yowzah.

I actually like Greg Medford. He’s an interesting guy to talk to, and has always been very approachable and engaging. I wouldn’t wear the t-shirts mentioned personally, but I would not have threatened to kick him out of Blade Show for them, and would keep one as a part of my collection.

Even were Medford’s production capacity large enough that he would ever crack the mass market, I doubt he would dial back his attitude in an effort to appeal to a broader audience. And you know what? That is just fine. It is equally fine to want nothing to do with him. He might call you a “c**t”, but I feel he would support you in your right to go elsewhere.

As for the writing in this piece, Medford doesn’t do himself any favors by providing so much fodder, but the article is a straight up hit-piece meant to tar Medford, but more specifically tar Republicans who are running in the hotly contested Arizona elections.

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