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Higo is one of the most beloved models for Rockstead Knives fans around the world, and HIGOⅡX, with a custom Dark Matter Gold (DMG) carbon fiber coating and a titanium back layer, is one more step in the pursuit of perfection. The blade is made of ZDP189 super stainless steel and features a unique convexity with gradually reduced angle (30 degrees at the middle and 24 degrees at the tip). The variable blade angle is the result of Rockstead's long quest for superior sharpness and cutting ability.

Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel at 66.7HRC
Handle: anodized titanium and Dark Matter Gold carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 138g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by warranty certificate with full technical specifications

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.
Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: in Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64HRC
Blade treatment: Black DLC mirror
Handle: A7075 Duralumin with Hv400 hardness anodizing
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 176mm.
Thick when closed: 11.4mm.
Weight: 74g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel of 1mm. with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: -

Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 to 67.2HRC
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400
Blade length: 73 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 176 mm.
Weight: 172 g.
Lock: Frame Lock with a swing in SKD11 61HRC
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: -
* Marks on handle: - -
* Box: marketed in silk pouch.
* Scabbard: Leather, belt, original, with a few small marks given by time.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



The HIGO-MH-DLC folder features a 3.5-inch YXR7 blade with DLC coating and Micarta handle. The incredible mirror finish is achieved by heat treating the blade and gradually grinding by hand with wet and dry sandpaper of 400, 600, 800, 1,200 and 2,000. The HIGO-MH-DLC comes with a black leather belt case with a slot to hold the included torx wrench.

Country of manufacture: Japan
Type of manufacture: midtech
Blade: DLT571 steel (Hitachi YXR7 at 64.1HRC with 3micron HPC coating and hardness of Hv1300)
Handle: 2mm stainless steel sus402J2 at 52HRC with micarta handles
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 139g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: Serial number 303 - 2010 knife accompanied by warranty certificate with technical specifications - Model discontinued and no longer commercially available

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.


The best industrial knives currently in production are marketed under the Rockstead brand. Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for more than 20 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in the level of innovation for the materials used and construction techniques.

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: midtech
Blade: Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64.8HRC with 3micron HPC coverage and hardness of Hv1800
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with surface anodizing and hardness of Hv400
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 215mm.
Weight: 130g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Serial number 005 - 2010 knife accompanied by warranty certificate with technical specifications - Model discontinued and no longer commercially available

Who could have imagined that the Praetorian would conquer the knife world and become a design icon? That was the predetermined size of the design, but someone still wasn't okay with it... so here is the Praetorian Genesis, designed for the for the middle-of-the-road fanatics The Praetorian Genesis is a little smaller than the original, but retains more of a tough-guy look than ever before not scaring away the fearful, but still big enough for any task!

Intended Use: Sporty / EDC

Type of production: Mid-Tech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-S45VN steel
Blade finish: Dual Tone Tumbled & Satin
Handle: Purple Anodized Titanium with "Brushed Silver Flat" artwork and flamed hardware
Blade Length: 92mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Length closed: 118mm.
Total length: 202mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 190g.
Closure system: Frame Lock
Clip: flamed titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Medford logos, plastic box with Medford logos, stickers and morale patch
Notes: "Loyalty" discounts are not active on this item.

The Medford Micro Praetorian T is the smallest of Medford's knife line, but no less capable. Although in Ancient Rome they were primarily charged with the defense of the Emperor, the Praetorian Guard was entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities, from fighting fires to protecting imperial interests. The Medford Micro Praetorian T, like its modern cousins and its ancient namesake, can be used for a myriad of tasks, from self-defense to everyday cutting tasks. With its titanium handle and wide, super-strong blade, the Micro Praetorian T is an EDC option that will last a lifetime without taking up too much pocket space.

Intended Use: Sporting / EDC

Production Type: Mid-Tech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-S45VN steel
Blade finish: Black PVD
Handle: Bronze Anodized Titanium with "Stained Glass" artwork and PVD hardware
Blade length: 75mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Length closed: 98mm.
Total length: 172mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 134g.
Locking system: frame lock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Medford logos, plastic box with Medford logos, stickers and morale patch
Notes: "Loyalty" discounts are not active on this item.

With a blade just over 3mm thick and a titanium handle that is 11mm thick overall, this turns out to be one of our most pocket-friendly EDC knives, opening up a whole new market segment for us: the business class. These are customers who want to carry a Medford in their dress pants, lingerie, holster or purse, but when opened have the same familiarity as the sturdier Medfords. These are true EDC knives, highly portable and reliable!

Intended Use: Sporting / EDC

Type of production: Mid-Tech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: CPM-S45VN steel
Blade finish: Tumbled & Satin
Handle: Anodized titanium with flamed hardware
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Thickness when closed: 11mm.
Weight: 106g.
Locking system: frame lock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: cardboard box with Medford logos, plastic box with Medford logos, stickers and morale patch
Notes: "Loyalty" discounts are not active on this item.

Under the brand name Rockstead, from Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed: created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for over 30 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in innovation in the materials used and construction techniques.

Intended Use: Collection/Sportsman

Type of production: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: rolled stainless steel ZDP189 at 66.4 HRC on the inside and VG10 at 61.3 HRC on the outer cheeks
Blade treatment: mirror polish
Handle: Aluminum A6063S with anodization to Hv400 hardness and genuine Breed leather inserts
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 3.7mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 16.2mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin
Washers: steel
Closure: Sub FrameLock of 2mm. made of SUS402J2 stainless steel at 50HRC
Clip: deep pocket, 1mm. 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Shinogi Zukuri type blade sharpening

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection

Production type: Custom
Country of Production: Usa
Blade: Stainless steel CPM S35 VN 
Blade finish: Tumbled
Handle: Blue anodized titanium, flamed
Blade Length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 227mm.
Thickness when closed: 13mm.
Weight: 245g.
Locking mechanism: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium, flamed
Package: Tactical polymer case, with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Custom
Blade production: Usa
Blade: CPM S35 VN steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: full titanium
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 227mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 245g.
Closure: Frame Lock
Clip: titanium custom flamed clip
Sheath: -
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Usa
Blade: in D2 steel
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Handle: G10 and titanium liners 6AL4V
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Thick when closed: 15mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 214g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in Black PVD stainless steel
Sheath: nylon case with zip
Packaging: cardboard box with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Usa
Blade: in D2 steel
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Handle: G10 and titanium liners 6AL4V
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 230mm.
Thick when closed: 15mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 214g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: in Black PVD stainless steel
Sheath: nylon case with zip
Packaging: cardboard box with Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and tightness of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.5HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 12.2mm.
Weight: 136g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in brass
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number # 096 - Date of production 05 July 2019

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: anodised titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number # 028 - Date of production April 23, 2019

Intended use: Tactical / Heavy Duty

Type of production: artisan seeds
Country of production: USA
Blade: in S35VN steel
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Flamed Blue Titanium
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: 115mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Thick when closed: 12.5mm.
Balancing: on the guard branch
Weight: 190g.
Opening: ambidextrous thumbstood on the blade
Washers: in brass
Closure: Framelock
Clip: titanium, removable
Packaging: polymer tactical case with Medford logos
Notes: Skull Crasher on the shank - Designed and built by Greg Medford

Praetorian G D2 Green - knife

Type of production: Custom
Production Lama: Use
Blade: D2 steel
Blade treatment: clear
Handle: Titanium PVD coating and G10 Green
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 227mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balance: on guard branch
Weight: 232g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Sheath: -
Packaging: tactical briefcase with polymers Medford logos
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Rockstead - SAI Titanium ZDP-189 - knife

Blade: ZDP-189 in 66.8HRC
Handle material: titanium
Blade length: 80 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.7 mm.
Overall length: 190 mm.
Weight: 140g.
Closure: liner lock
Sheath: Black leather
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Production Type: Custom
Production Blade: Use
Blade: Stainless Vulcan D2
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Titanium and Black G10
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 152mm.
Thickness when folded: 12.5 mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 146g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Packaging: case tactic polymers with logos Medford
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Medford Knife and Tools - Panzer G10 Black with Clip - D2 - knife

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Production Type: Custom
Production Blade: Use
Blade: Stainless Vulcan D2
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Titanium and Black G10
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 152mm.
Thickness when folded: 12.5 mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 152g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Sheath: -
Packaging: case tactic polymers with logos Medford
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Custom
Production Lama: Use
Blade: Vulcan D2 steel
Blade treatment: -
Handle: full titanium
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 227mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balance: on guard branch
Weight: 254g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Sheath: -
Packaging: tactical briefcase with Medford logo
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Medford Knife and Tools - Praetorian G D2 Green - knife

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Production Type: Custom
Production Blade: Use
Blade: Stainless Vulcan D2
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Titanium and G10 Black
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 227mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 232g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Sheath: -
Packaging: case tactic polymers with logos Medford
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Rockstead - Higo-X-IW - Ironwood ZDP-189 - knife

With the brand Rockstead, Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, are currently marketed the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest honor among the artisan knife makers in Japan, proved to be exceptional in cutting capacity, penetration and sealing wire is at the level of innovation for materials and construction techniques.

Blade: ZDP-189 in 66.8HRC
Handle material: stainless steel and wood SUS420J2 Ironwood
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3 mm.
Overall length: 215 mm.
Weight: 133g.
Lock: Frame Lock with swing SKD11 to 61HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Rockstead - Chu DLT - knife

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest honor among the artisan knife makers in Japan, proved to be exceptional in cutting capacity, penetration and sealing wire is at the level of innovation for materials and construction techniques.

Blade: Stainless steel with 64HRC Hitachi YXR7 to cover DLT571 3micron
Handle: in green paracord
Blade length: 120mm.
Blade Thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 2150mm.
Weight: 284g.
Balancing: 1cm back from the lower branch of the guard
Sheath: Leather
Note: Product is out of print

Destinazione d'uso: Tattico/Collezione

Tipo di produzione: Custom
Produzione Lama: Usa
Lama: In acciaio D2
Trattamento Lama: black
Manicatura: paracord desert
Lunghezza lama: 150mm.
Spessore lama: 7mm.
Lunghezza totale: 280mm.
Bilanciatura: sul ramo di guardia
Peso: 438g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in kydex
Confezione: astuccio in nylon, con chiusura a zip e loghi Medford
Note: disegnato e costruito da Greg Medford

Destinazione d'uso: Tattico/Collezione

Tipo di produzione: Custom
Produzione Lama: Usa
Lama: In acciaio D2
Trattamento Lama: -
Manicatura: paracord
Lunghezza lama: 130mm.
Spessore lama: 6mm.
Lunghezza totale: 245mm.
Bilanciatura: sul ramo di guardia
Peso: 338g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in kydex
Confezione: astuccio in nylon, con chiusura a zip e loghi Medford
Note: disegnato e costruito da Greg Medford

Medford Knife and Tools - Praetorian G D2 Green - knife

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Production Type: Custom
Production Blade: Use
Blade: Stainless Vulcan D2
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Titanium and G10 Green
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Overall length: 227mm.
Thick when closed: 13mm.
Balancing: the branch guard
Weight: 232g.
Lock: Frame Lock
Clip: Titanium
Sheath: -
Packaging: case tactic polymers with logos Medford
Notes: Designed and built by Greg Medford

Rockstead - About HPC - knife

With the brand Rockstead, Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, are currently marketed the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest honor among the artisan knife makers in Japan, proved to be exceptional in cutting capacity, penetration and sealing wire is at the level of innovation for materials and construction techniques.

Blade: stainless Hitachi YXR7 to 64.8HRC coverage HPC 3micron - Hv1800
Handle material: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400 and skin of Breed
Blade length: 82 mm.
Blade Thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 189 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Lock: Liner Lock 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

Blade: Hitachi YXR7 64.8HRC steel with 3micron HPC cover - Hv1800
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with surface anodization at Hv400
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 215 mm.
Weight: 100 g.
Closing: Frame Lock with SKD11 to 61HRC
Clip: 402J2 steel to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with technical specifications.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: aluminum
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 102g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number # 1039 - Date of production 31 May 2019