Medford Praetorian Slim T/E Knife Black DLC Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, DLC S45VN by Greg Medford (MK2084PT-30PV-T1C1-Q4)
- Praetorian Slim PVD Tanto, PVD Handle, Bronze HW/Clip, a slimmer version of Medford Knife & Tool's flagship folding knife. It's still a heavily built knife that will stand up to the toughest tasks you put in front of it!
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 Slim PVD Tanto, PVD Handle, Bronze HW/Clip slimmer version of the flagship, is still just such an elite knife. Its amazing design is limited only by the strength of its materials. With a 3.8mm thick blade, solid 3.2mm aluminum/titanium grips and 6.35mm 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 carbides (V) and 14.0% chromium carbides (Cr). The improved strength of CPM S45VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.
Blade Praetorian Slim PVD Tanto, PVD Handle, Bronze HW/Clip, has been coated with black PVD coating, handmade concave grinds give excellent cutting properties combined with high strength. Impressive embossing increases the strength, using them to open the knife. For smooth operation of the opening mechanism, ball bearings are used, so the knife opens smoothly and noiselessly. A powerful titanium frame lock bar secures the knife from folding, unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armored cash register.
The display side of the Handle is aluminum, the lock side of titanium, both sides coated with black PVD coating, The whole is complemented by a massive clip, of course, also made of titanium. Along with the screws, it has been anodized bronze color.
It comes with a Peli-type waterproof case for storing and carrying the knife.
Custom Specifications:
Model: Praetorian Slim PVD Tanto, PVD Handle, Bronze HW/Clip
Blade Steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Black PVD, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Black PVD
Clip side grips finish: Black PVD
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Bronze
Clip finish: Bronze
Breaker/lanyard finish:
Technical data:
Product number: MK2084PT-30PV-T1C1-Q4
Name: Praetorian Slim PVD Tanto, PVD Handle, Bronze HW/Clip
Overall length: 195.0 mm / 7.68"
Blade length: 85.7 mm / 3.37"
Blade thickness: 3.8 mm / 0.150"
Handle Length: 111.0 mm / 4.37"
Handle grips thickness: 4.18 mm / 0.165"
Weight: 128.0 g / 4.5 oz
Blade material: CPM S45VN
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Black PVD
Handle material: Aluminum / Titanium
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Aluminum
Backspacer color: Black
Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium
Pivot mechanism: Ball bearings
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, nail nick
Additional accessories: plastic case (Peli type)
Designer: Greg Medford
Brand name: Medford
Manufacturer: Medford Knife & Tool, USA
Country of origin: USA
Developed by: the Sharg® company