Medford Praetorian Genesis T Tanto, Black DLC Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled S45VN by Greg Medford (MK0294TT-30PV-TFCF-BN)

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 Genesis T Tanto, Black DLC Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled is just such an elite knife. Its amazing design is limited only by the strength of its materials. The 4.8mm thick blade, solid 3.2mm thick titanium grips and 6.35mm thick pivots and bolts make it stand 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, founder of Medford Knife and Tool, is an American craftsman and patriot from Arizona. His Greek-Irish roots and values instilled in him by his family, such as pragmatism and hard work shaped his path as an innovative designer. As a former Marine, pilot and martial arts master, Greg combines American pragmatism, freedom and advanced technology in his designs. The company, founded in 2010, is famous for its handmade, durable tactical tools and knives, including the well-known Praetorian model

CPM S45VN - an American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best blade steels. 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.

DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) durability of the blade surface is enhanced with a matte black nanocomposite coating, which exhibits unique properties such as exceptional hardness and low friction, as well as excellent corrosion protection. It is one of the most scratch and abrasion resistant coatings that are used in the industry, including the knife industry.

The blade of the Praetorian Genesis T Tanto, Black DLC Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled has been machine-finished using the “tumbled” method, the concave grinds give excellent cutting properties combined with high strength. The striking embossing increases the strength, using them to open the knife. To increase insensitivity to contamination, phosphor bronze washers were used, making the pivot axis 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 armored cash register.

Handle made of titanium covered with black DLC coating. All Praetorian variants are equipped with a D2 hardened steel backspacer, coated with NP3 which is also a glass breaker. MKT has thoroughly tested these backspacers and found that they are completely reliable and 100% functional. No tricks. There will be no other variants of this backspacer, in a different material or shape, as 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 flame-dyed titanium, of course.

The knife is delivered in a waterproofand 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 Genesis T Tanto
Blade steel: CPM S45VN
Blade finish and grind: Tumbled, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Black DLC coating
Clip side grips finish: Black DLC coating
Hardware package (pivot) finish: Flamed
Clip finish: Flamed
Breaker/lanyard finish: NP3

Technical data:
Product number: MK0294TT-30PV-TFCF-BN
Name: Praetorian Genesis T Tanto, Black DLC Titanium, Flamed HW/Clip, NP3 Breaker, Tumbled

Overall length: 190.0 mm / 7.5”
Blade length: 83.8 mm / 3.3”
Blade thickness: 4.8 mm / 0.190”
Handle length: 110.0 mm / 4.35”
Handle grips thickness: 3.18 mm / 0.125
Weight: 207.0 g / 7.3 oz

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

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Black DLC
Backspacer material: D2
Backspacer color: Black

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