Medford Praetorian Slim DP Tumbled ''Deep-Cut Sunflower'' Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled S45VN by Greg Medford (MKF2084TD-01TM-T1C1-Q4)

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 Drop Point "Deep-Cut Sunflower" Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled 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 blade thickness of 3.8mm, solid 3.2mm aluminum/titanium grips and 6.35mm thick pivots and screws, it stands out from other knives. The hollow grind on the blade has been crafted by hand - a rarity in the knife industry, achieved by only a select few manufacturers capable of executing such precision. 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. Produced 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 the CPM S45VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - with a Drop Point profile - has been machine-finished using the "tumbled" method. The hand-crafted hollow grind provides excellent cutting performance combined with exceptional durability. The striking embossing increases durability, using them to open the knife. Ball bearings support the opening of the blade with a quick flipper (index-finger flipper) when opened acting as a stag. 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 solid titanium, tumbled machine finish and decorated with a deep engraving depicting a sunflower flower. The whole is complemented by a massive clip, of course, also made of titanium, anodized in bronze color. The screws are also stained bronze.

Included - cardboard box, nylon pouch, company patch with Velcro attachment and signed “Certificate of Creation and Authenticity”.

Custom Specifications:

Model: Praetorian Slim Drop Point "Deep-Cut Sunflower" Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled.
Blade Steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Tumbled with Deep-Cut Sunflower engraving
Clip side grips finish: Tumbled
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Bronze
Clip side finish: Bronze
Breaker/lanyard finish:

Technical data:

Product number: MKF2084TD-01TM-T1C1-Q4
Name: Praetorian Slim D/P "Deep-Cut Sunflower" Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled.

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: Tumbled

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Tumbled Gray
Backspacer material: n.d.
Backspacer color: n.d.

Clip: Right, tip-up
Clip material: Titanium

Pivot mechanism: Ball bearings
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Opening method: Manual, nail nick, flipper
Additional accessories: pouch

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company