Spartan Blades

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

During the war, USMC KA-BAR knives became so renowned 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 joined forces with Spartan Blades to establish Pineland Cutlery. CEO John Stitt aimed to create a "KA-BAR" with enhanced 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 specially 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: Tungsten DLC
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: Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loops and M.O.L.L.E. compatible
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: -

On December 9, 1942, during World War II, KA-BAR presented a knife to the United States Marine Corps, hoping it would become the standard weapon. In collaboration with the Marine Quartermaster 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, Iraq, and Afghanistan conflicts.

In 2019, KA-Bar partnered with Spartan Blades to form Pineland Cutlery. CEO John Stitt desired a "KA-BAR" with enhanced durability, 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, 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: Kydex, thermoformed, with belt loops and M.O.L.L.E. compatible
Packaging: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: -

Spartan Blades - Black CQB Tool knife - Knife

Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Production Lama USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN 59/60HRC
Treatment Blade: Black SpartaCoat
Handle:
Blade length: 60mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Length closed: -
Total length: 170mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balance: -
Weight: 58g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Kydex
Packaging: -
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Dopo oltre 40 anni di servizio nella US Army Special Forces, Curtis Iovito e Mark Carey fondano nella North Carolina la Spartan Blades LLC.

Curtis, che già da anni progettava e disegnava coltelli per gli amici nelle forze speciali e Mark, che da sempre si occupava di attrezzature militari e tattiche quando lavorava nei "Berretti Verdi", decidono di unire le loro competenze e la loro passione con l'obiettivo di costruire coltelli innovativi e funzionali utilizzando materiali di altissimo livello qualitativo e interamente fatti negli Stati Uniti.

Tipo di produzione: Semi-Industriale
Produzione Lama: USA
Lama: in acciaio inox CPM-S35VN 59/60HRC
Trattamento Lama: Flat Dark Earth SpartaCoat
Manicatura: 
Lunghezza lama: 60mm.
Spessore lama: 4.5mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 170mm.
Spessore da chiuso: -
Bilanciatura: -
Peso: 58g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in Kydex
Confezione: -
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