Passion for knives

On December 9, 1942, during the Second World War, KA-BAR presented a knife to the United States Marine Corps hoping it would become the standard weapon. In collaboration with the Marine Supply Department, the project was revised, and production began on an improved combat and utility knife.

During the war, USMC KA-BAR knives gained such recognition for their quality and abundance that "KABAR" became the common name. It was adopted by the Marines, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years later, many KA-BAR knives were reactivated in Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2019, KA-Bar partnered with Spartan Blades to form Pineland Cutlery. CEO John Stitt aimed to create a "KA-BAR" with improved strength, robustness, and corrosion resistance. During development, metallurgist Larrin Thomas identified CPM MagnaCut® steel with the desired qualities.

CPM MagnaCut® is a sintered high-carbon steel produced by Crucible Industries and specifically designed for blades. Spartan Blades developed the Spartan-KA-BAR using CNC machining, cryogenic treatment, and PVD coatings.

Intended Use: Tactical / Military

Production Type: Industrial
Country of Production: USA
Blade: CPM MagnaCut steel 61/63HRC
Blade Finish: ZrN Flat Dark Earth
Handle: Kraton G with stainless steel 301 guard and tungsten DLC treatment
Blade Length: 178mm.
Blade Thickness: 4.2mm.
Total Length: 305mm.
Weight: 306g.
Sheath: Black leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Please note that the Flat Dark Earth (FDE) coated blade, when inserted or removed from the leather sheath, may show streaks or stains due to the dye used for the sheath. The blade can be cleaned with petroleum or acetone, re-oiled (e.g., with WD40 or light mechanical oil), and dried with a clean cloth to restore the original coating finish.

The Harsey TT (Tactical Trout) is designed to be a very comfortable and sturdy medium-sized knife for most field tasks and defensive use. The size of the TT makes it easy to carry and handle.

The blade profile provides a clean cut with excellent tip strength. The full tang and handle of the Harsey TT provide neutral balance in the user's hand. The ergonomically shaped, linen Micarta handle provides a comfortable and secure grip when dry or wet. The pommel has a lanyard hole in the center of the angled tip. The TT is an excellent universal fixed blade, well balanced in size, function and feel. In our opinion, one of William Harsey's best designs.

After more than 40 years of service in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey founded Spartan Blades LLC in North Carolina. Curtis, who had already been designing and drawing knives for his friends in the Special Forces for years, and Mark, who had always been involved in military and tactical equipment when he served in the "Green Berets," decide to combine their skills and passion with the goal of building innovative and functional knives using the highest quality materials and made entirely in the United States.

Intended Use: Tactical/Military

Production Type: Mid Tech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S45VN 59/61HRC
Blade finish: ZrN Flat Dark Earth
Handle: Linen Micarta
Blade length: 114mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 229mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 209g.
Sheath: thermoformed in Kydex
Packaging: cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey

Intended use: Bushcraft / Outdoor

Type of production: Industrial
Blade production: USA
Blade: 1095 to 56 / 58HRC steel
Blade treatment: Desert Traction Coating
Handle: Zytel
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 235mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 195g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Nylon and Celcon coyote color
Packaging: Cardboard box with KA-Bar logos
Notes: Design by Ethan Becker

Collini Cutlery in Busto Arsizio is the official distributor for Italy of the KA-BAR brand

Intended use: Utility
Type of production: Industrial
Production Country: Italy
Blade: Stainless steel N690Co 58 / 60HRC
Blade treatment: HNCF
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 240mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Overall length: 370mm.
Balancing: Advanced, to 5cm from the guard branch
Weight: 440g.
Sheath: Nylon, with M.O.L.L.E. attacks
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos

Intended Use: Survival / Utlity

Type of production: Industrial
Production Blade: Italy
Blade: Stainless Steel N690Co
Treatment Blade: Coyote Tan Idroglider
Handle: Forprene
Blade length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 6.5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 310mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: Advanced to 2.5cm. the branch of guard
Weight: 352g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Nylon compatible M.O.L.L.E.
Packaging: cardboard box with Fox logos
Notes: Survival Kit in aluminum box sealed, with its MOLLE compatible nylon sheath

The survival kit contains:
* Container for water
* Nylon strap
* Mini Compass
* candle
* Flint
* Saw wire
* Fishing kit
* Multi-tool
* matches
* Needle and thread kit
* blade
* Emergency whistle
* Copper wire
* SOS mirror
* pencil

Fox - Hoplite Combat Knife - Kraton G-Coyote Tan - FX-0171116 - knife

Intended Use: Combat / All Round Utility

Blade: Stainless Steel N690Co 59/60HRC
Treatment: Coyote Tan Idroglider
Handle: Kraton
Blade length: 185mm.
Blade Thickness: 5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 315mm.
Balancing: On the branch guard
Weight: 285g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Modular fiberglass, and Cordura Nylon with stainless steel cable cutters
Notes: -