Medford Knife Proxima Bronze/PVD Black Titanium, Black PVD S45VN by Greg Medford

Proxima started life as Gigantes. For people who wanted a huge folding knife, it was amazing. For the rest of planet Earth, a change of attitude was required. The overall length was reduced to 8.8", 4.9" closed blade length and 3.9" blade length. All materials are nominally 3/16" thick, making it more EDC friendly. The extreme dimensions of the design and construction (similar to the flagship Praetorian) of this knife are quite unique in the world of folding knives. The harpoon-style blade with a false cutting edge at the tip is made from CPM S45VN, a modern premium steel with excellent properties for use in cutting tools. The Proxima Bronze/PVD Black Titanium, Black PVD is a powerful, durable EDC folder.

Greg Medford's idea was to create the most reliable knives imaginable while retaining their beauty and adding the 'soul' of a handcrafted finish.

CPM S45VN - corrosion resistant, mechanical stress resistant American CPM S45VN powder steel with added carbon, chromium and vanadium with a hardness of 58-59 HRC which is a developmental version of the well-known and popular S30V steel. This unique steel is designed for the manufacture of premium blades and knives, produced at Crucible Inc.'s steel mills.

Proxima Bronze/PVD Black Titanium, Black PVD has a Blade with a black PVD coating, hand laid concave grinds and a striking embossing, with which we open the knife. We can also use the flipper flipper, which, when opened, forms a guard to protect our hand, For increased insensitivity to contamination, phosphor bronze washer was used, making the pivot 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 armoured cash register.

The titanium handle has been bronze anodised on the presentation side, the lock side has been PWD black coated. The so-called open-backed design without the typical backspacer, attached to each other with spacer sleeves for easy cleaning. Simple and reliable construction. The whole is completed by a solid clip, of course also in titanium.

Comes with a Peli-type waterproof case for storing and carrying the knife.

Custom specifications:
Model: Proxima Bronze/PVD Black Titanium, Black PVD
Blade steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Black PVD Hollow Grind
Grip finish: Bronze / Black PVD
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws):
Clip finish:
Breaker/lanyard finish:

Technical data:
Product number: n.d.
Product name: Proxima Bronze/PVD Black Titanium, Black PVD

Overall length: 203.0mm / 8.0″
Blade length: 92.1 mm / 3.625″
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.19″
Handle length: 121.0 mm / 4.75″
Handle thickness: n.a.
Weight: 136.0 g / 4.8oz

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

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Bronze / Black
Backspacer material: Titanium
Backspacer colour: Gray

Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Phosphor bronze washers
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, nail nick, flipper
Additional accessories: Plastic storage box (Peli type)

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

Development: Sharg® company