Medford Praetorian T DP ''Old-Shool Bronze'' Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Black DLC S45VN by Greg Medford (MK0124PD-36A1-T1C1-BP)

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, “Old-Shool Bronze” Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Black DLC Breaker, Black DLC from MKT is just such an elite knife. Its amazing design is limited only by the strength of its materials. With a blade thickness of 4.8mm, solid 3.2mm 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, 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. 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 CPM S45VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) surface durability of the blade 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 resistant coatings to scratches and abrasion that are used in industry, including the knife industry.

Blade - powerful Praetorian T type Drop Point blade is coated with black DLC; hollow grinds give 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 washers were 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 titanium in Old School Bronze. All Praetorian variants come with a D2 hardened steel coated 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 massive clip, of course, also made of titanium anodized in bronze color.

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

Custom Specifications:

Model: Praetorian T
Blade steel: CPM S45V
Blade finish and grind: Black DLC, Mid-height Hollow Grind
Presentation side grips finish: Old School Bronze
Clip side grip finish: Old School Bronze
Hardware package finish (pivot and screws): Bronze
Clip side finish: Bronze
Breaker/lanyard finish: Black DLC

Technical data:

Product number: MK0124PD-36A1-T1C1-BP
Name: Praetorian T Drop Point, “Old-Shool Bronze” Titanium, Bronze HW/Clip, Black DLC Breaker, Black DLC

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: Black DLC

Handle material: Titanium
Handle finish color: Old School Bronze
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: pouch, Velcro patch

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

Developed by: the Sharg® company