Medford Infraction Blue/Silver Titanium ''Peaks and Valleys'', Std HW, Brsh Clip, Tumbled S45VN by Greg Medford (MK031STQ-37A2-TSCS-BN)

Infraction Blue/Silver Titanium "Peaks and Valleys", Std HW, Brsh Clip, Tumbled, proposal for those who find a full-size folding knife a bit bulky. MKT has embarked on a mission to create a true marvel - a folding knife with handmade customizations, featuring slimmer lines than the Praetorian series, yet still built like a tank. A "Made in USA" workhorse knife designed for the toughest cutting tasks is one of the smallest and lightest knives with ever produced.

Each Medford is handmade by talented knife makers. Therefore, there may be individual differences that make each knife unique. Production of most knives takes about a year after the order is placed. Like other knives from Medford Knife & Tool, the Infraction features a hand-crafted hollow grind. This is a unique feature: only a few manufacturers are capable of making a hollow grind by hand.

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.

Blade - slim Drop Point profile finished with a machine-applied "tumbled" technique. The hand-crafted medium-height hollow grind delivers exceptional piercing and slicing capabilities with tank-like durability. The striking combination of the finger groove and thumb hole and the minimalist front flipper make the blade truly unique. To enhance resistance to debris, phosphor bronze washers are used, making the pivot mechanism more reliable for field use. A powerful titanium frame lock bar secures the blade from folding, unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armoured cash register.

Handle - crafted from two solid blocks of titanium, each 28.5 mm thick. The scales have been custom hand-covered with a 3D sculpting named "Peaks and Valleys" by the manufacturer. The entire piece is hand-colored using a torch, creating a unique pattern that guarantees the distinctiveness of this knife—each subsequent knife will feature a different design due to the nature of hand customization. The stepped texture of the scales and finger grooves ensure an excellent grip during use. The titanium backspacer culminates in a glass breaker with a hole for attaching a lanyard, whether for security or decoration. Completing the design is a robust titanium clip, perfectly complementing the handle's durability and aesthetic.

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: Infraction
Blade steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled Hollow Grind
Grip Grips Finish: Blue/Silver Titanium "Peaks and Valleys"
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Standard Gray
Clip finish: Standard Gray
Breaker/lanyard finish: Standard NP3

Technical data:
Product number: MK031STQ-37A2-TSCS-BN
Product name: Infraction Blue/Silver Titanium "Peaks and Valleys", Std HW, Brsh Clip, Tumbled

Overall length: 203.0 mm / 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.d.
Weight: 136.0 g / 4.8oz

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

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Blue / Silver "Peaks and Valleys"
Backspacer material: Titanium
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Phosphor bronze washers
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
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