Product Description
The Heretic Medusa Auto H011-5A-G10/CAMO pairs a 3-inch Black Wash CPM MagnaCut blade with a Tri-Camo G10 handle, bringing a rugged material combination and a tactical colorway to Heretic's Medusa automatic platform.
CPM MagnaCut is Crucible's stainless steel engineered specifically for knife blades by metallurgist Larrin Thomas, rather than optimizing for one property, MagnaCut is formulated to deliver strong edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness simultaneously, closing the gap that usually forces a tradeoff between the three. Its balanced carbide structure keeps it easier to sharpen than extreme high-vanadium steels like CPM-S90V, while still outperforming older workhorse stainless steels like D2, 154CM, and CPM-S30V on corrosion resistance and edge stability.
The Black Wash finish combines a stonewashed texture with a blackened treatment on the CPM MagnaCut blade, giving it a low-glare, worn-in look distinct from a plain satin or DLC finish.
G10 is a fiberglass-epoxy laminate handle material valued for its light weight, durability, and secure grip texture, here finished in a Tri-Camo pattern for a distinctive tactical look.
The automatic mechanism deploys the blade at the push of a button, Heretic's automatics typically use an out-the-front (OTF) design, though this should be confirmed for the Medusa platform specifically.
- Blade: 3" CPM MagnaCut blade, Black Wash finish, balanced edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness; Black Wash combines stonewash texture with a blackened treatment for a low-glare, worn-in look.
- Handle: Tri-Camo G10, a lightweight, durable fiberglass-epoxy laminate with a tactical camo pattern.
- Deployment: Push-button automatic, likely out-the-front (OTF) based on the pattern of Heretic's other automatics, not explicitly confirmed for the Medusa platform.
- Carry: 3-inch blade platform on Heretic's Medusa line, overall length, closed length, and weight not confirmed this session, verify against hereticknives.com before publishing.
Buyers who want a rugged G10 handle over aluminum or carbon fiber, in a tactical Tri-Camo pattern.
CPM MagnaCut buyers who want strong all-around performance, edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness, without the sharpening difficulty of extreme high-vanadium stainless steels.
Buyers who want the Black Wash blade finish's low-glare, worn-in look over a plain satin or DLC finish.
CPM MagnaCut's balanced edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness in a Black Wash finish, paired with a rugged Tri-Camo G10 handle, the Heretic Medusa Auto H011-5A-G10/CAMO is built for buyers who want a tactical material combination on the Medusa automatic platform. Add the Heretic Medusa Auto H011-5A-G10/CAMO (H011-5A-G10/CAMO) to your cart today and get same-or-next-business-day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775, we carry these knives daily.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Automatic | |
| Brand | Heretic | |
| Product Name | Medusa Auto | |
| Model # | H011-5A-G10/CAMO | |
| Overall Length | 7.625 in | |
| Closed Length | 4.625 in | |
| Blade Length | 3.0 in | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.17 in | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.58 in | |
| Blade Material | CPM-MagnaCut | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 60-64 | |
| Blade Style | Tanto | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | Flat | |
| Blade Finish | Battleworn | |
| Handle Material | G-10 | |
| Handle Color | Tan, Green, Black | |
| Opener | Push Button | |
| Lock Type | Button Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-Up, Right Carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 4.33 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range (in) | 3-3.49 |