The Medford Gentleman Jack is a titanium slipjoint from Medford Knife & Tool, made in Phoenix, Arizona. It is Medford's new breed of the classic gentleman's folder, a modern twist on traditional knives with the build quality Medford is known for, in a 2.9 ounce package that disappears in a pocket.
With no lock, the Gentleman Jack relies on backspring tension and a traditional half stop that keeps the blade from snapping shut while you open or close it. The all titanium handle keeps it light and corrosion proof, and a slipjoint is welcome in plenty of places where locking folding knives are not, which makes it a strong office and dress carry.
The Gentleman Jack runs a 3.1 inch blade on 0.125 inch stock, 4 inches closed and 7.1 inches open. Choose a PVD S45VN tanto with blue titanium or a tumbled S35VN blade with blue anodized titanium. Our knife steel guide compares S35VN and S45VN. For other premium titanium slipjoints, look at the Chris Reeve Impinda or the Hinderer XM-18 Slipjoint, or for a lightweight Medford with a lock, the Praetorian Slim.