Medford Praetorian Genesis T Tanto Bead Blasted/Gray Titanium ''Rainbow Birds of Paradise'', Black PVD S45VN by Greg Medford

The elite Imperial Praetorian Guard was a unit into which the best of the Roman legionaries were selected to serve as the Emperor's personal protection. The MKT Praetorian Genesis T Tanto Bead Blasted/Gray Titanium "Rainbow Birds of Paradise" from MKT is just such an elite knife. Its amazing design is limited only by the strength of its materials. With a 4.8 mm thick blade, solid 3.2 mm thick titanium grips and 6.35 mm thick pivots and screws, it stands out from other knives. Beautiful form and function, unrivaled reliability, this is a knife for enthusiasts who do not recognize compromise and demand the highest standards!

Greg Medford's idea was to create the most reliable knives imaginable while retaining their beauty and adding the "soul" of hand finishing.

CPM S45VN - American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best steels for blades. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The chemical composition has been balanced so that it is composed of 0.5% niobium carbides (Nb) along with 3.0% vanadium (V) and 14.0% chromium (Cr) carbides. The improved strength of CPM S45VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

The blade of the Praetorian Genesis T Tanto Bead Blasted/Gray Titanium ''Rainbow Birds of Paradise'' has been coated with black PVD coating, the concave grinds give excellent cutting properties combined with high strength. The striking embossing increases the strength, using them to open the knife. For increased insensitivity to contamination, phosphor bronze washer was used, making the pivot axis more resistant to field work. A powerful titanium frame lock bar secures the knife from folding, unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armored cash register.

Handle made of titanium was finished with Bead Blasted method and then coated with gray PvD coating. The knife was personalized (custom) by adding striking graphics named "Rainbow Birds of Paradise'' by the company. All Praetorian variants are equipped with a D2 hardened steel backspacer, coated with NP3 which is also a glass breaker. MKT has thoroughly tested these backspacers and found that they are completely reliable and 100% functional. No tricks. There will be no other variants of this backspacer, in a different material or shape, as it is meant to save lives in an emergency, not for decoration. Wear hand and arm protection when testing, as excessive impact force will ALWAYS cause cuts! The whole thing is completed with a solid, clip, also made of titanium, of course. Pivot and clip covered with black PVD coating.

The knife is supplied in a waterproof and dustproof - IP67 and shockproof (MIL-STD-810F) technical case from the American S3 Case Company, made of high-impact S433 resin - one of the most durable materials available in the world.

Included - cardboard packaging, S3 Case technical case, Dog Tag immortal and signed "Certificate of Creation and Authenticity".

Custom Specifications:
Model: Praetorian Genesis T Custom
Blade steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Black PVD, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Bead Blasted Gray, ''Rainbow Birds of Paradise''
Clip side grip finish: Bead Blasted Gray, ''Rainbow Birds of Paradise''
Hardware package (pivot) finish: Black PVD
Clip side finish: Black PVD
Breaker/lanyard finish: Black PVD

Technical data:
Product number: MK029SPT-01TM-TPCP-BP
Name: Praetorian Genesis T Tanto Bead Blasted/Gray Titanium ''Rainbow Birds of Paradise'', Black PVD

Overall length: 190.0 mm / 7.5"
Blade length: 83.8 mm / 3.3"
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.190"
Handle length: 110.0 mm / 4.35"
Handle grips thickness: 3.18 mm / 0.125
Weight: 207.0 g / 7.3 oz

Blade material: CPM S45VN
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Black PVD

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Bead Blasted Gray, ''Rainbow Birds of Paradise''
Backspacer material: D2
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Phosphor bronze washers
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, nail nick
Additional accessories: S3 Case T200, Dog Tag

Designer: Greg Medford
Brand name: Medford
Manufacturer: Medford Knife & Tool, USA
Country of origin: USA

Developed by: the Sharg® company