Medford Praetorian T DP Blue Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Tumbled 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 Praetorian T Drop Point, Blue Titan, Bronze HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled from MKT is just such an elite knife. Its amazing design is limited only by the strength of its materials. With a 4.8mm thick blade, solid 3.2mm thick 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.

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 powerful Praetorian T-type Drop Point Blade has been machine-finished with a tumbled, concave grind for excellent cutting properties combined with high strength. Impressive 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, and unfolded and secured the knife is as solid as an armored cash register.

Handle made of blue anodized titanium. All Praetorian variants are equipped with an NP3-coated D2 hardened steel backspacer, which also serves as a glass breaker. MKT has thoroughly tested these backspacers and found that they are completely reliable and 100% functional. No gimmicks. There will be no other variants of the backspacer, in a different material or a different shape, because 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.

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 T
Blade steel: CPM S45V
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Blue
Clip side grips finish: Blue
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Bronze
Clip finish: Bronze
Breaker/lanyard finish: Standard NP3

Technical data:
Product number: MK0124TD-37A2-T1C1-BN
Name: Praetorian T Drop Point, Blue Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled.

Overall length: 227.0 mm / 8.9"
Blade length: 95.25 mm / 3.75"
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.190"
Handle length: 133.35 mm / 5.25"
Handle grips thickness: 3.18 mm / 0.125
Weight: 250.0 g / 8.82 oz

Blade material: CPM S45V
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Hollow
Blade finish: Tumbled

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Blue
Backspacer material: D2
Backspacer color: Gray

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: Medford
Manufacturer: Medford Knife & Tool, USA
Country of origin: USA

Developed by: the Sharg® company