Medford Praetorian Slim – 3.25″ S45VN Vulcan Drop Point EDC Pocket Knife, Black Peaks & Valleys Titanium, Frame Lock, USA Made

Medford Praetorian Slim – 3.25" S45VN Vulcan Drop Point EDC Pocket Knife (USA Made)

The Medford Praetorian Slim is the trimmed-down, everyday-carry version of Medford's Praetorian, an American-made titanium folding knife built to disappear in the pocket without giving up Medford's hard-use pedigree. This Praetorian Slim pairs a 3.25" CPM-S45VN drop point blade in Medford's signature Vulcan finish with a Black "Peaks & Valleys" sculpted titanium handle, flamed titanium hardware, and a flamed MKT pocket clip. At just 0.13" blade stock and 3.72 oz, the Praetorian Slim carries like a true EDC pocket knife, while its integral titanium frame lock delivers the rock-solid lockup Medford is known for. Machined 100% in-house at Medford's Phoenix, Arizona shop, the Praetorian Slim is a lightweight titanium pocket knife for daily carry. Going Gear is an authorized Medford dealer.

Medford Praetorian Slim Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the blade length of the Medford Praetorian Slim?

The Medford Praetorian Slim has a 3.25" blade. It measures about 7.625" overall when open and 4.375" closed, and with a slim 0.13" blade stock it weighs just 3.72 oz — making the Praetorian Slim one of Medford's most pocket-friendly folders.

Is S45VN a good blade steel for the Medford Praetorian Slim?

Yes — the Medford Praetorian Slim uses CPM-S45VN, a premium American powder-metallurgy stainless steel and a direct upgrade to S35VN. It offers excellent edge retention with improved toughness and corrosion resistance, so the Praetorian Slim's blade holds a keen edge and resists staining through daily EDC use.

Is the Medford Praetorian Slim a good EDC pocket knife?

Yes — the Medford Praetorian Slim is purpose-built for everyday carry. At 3.72 oz with a slim 0.13" blade and a 3.25" cutting edge, the Praetorian Slim carries lighter and thinner than Medford's full-size tactical folders while keeping the same titanium frame lock and hard-use build, making it an ideal EDC and tactical pocket knife.

What is Medford's Vulcan finish, and what is the Peaks & Valleys handle?

The Vulcan finish on the Medford Praetorian Slim is a hand-applied, heat-oxidized treatment that gives the S45VN blade a distinctive two-tone, multi-hued look. The Black "Peaks & Valleys" handle is a sculpted, three-dimensional titanium machining that adds grip and texture, giving this Praetorian Slim a rugged, tactile feel in hand.

What is a frame lock, and how does the Medford Praetorian Slim use it?

A frame lock uses a machined section of the knife's metal handle that flexes inward to wedge behind the blade tang when the knife is open. The Medford Praetorian Slim uses an integral titanium frame lock cut directly into its solid titanium handle, creating an extremely strong, simple, one-hand-operable lockup — a hallmark of Medford's overbuilt designs.

Where are Medford knives like the Praetorian Slim made?

Medford knives, including the Medford Praetorian Slim, are designed and manufactured 100% in-house at Medford Knife & Tool in Phoenix, Arizona. Every Praetorian Slim is machined, heat-treated, finished, and assembled in the USA, making it a true American-made folding knife.

Where can I buy the Medford Praetorian Slim?

The Medford Praetorian Slim is available at Going Gear, an authorized Medford Knife & Tool dealer. Going Gear carries the full Medford lineup with fast shipping and expert customer support.