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: -

This is the latest knife produced in terms of time by Spartan Blades in collaboration with legendary knife maker William "Bill" Harsey Jr.

The SHF 3.25 is the knife many of you have been waiting for! A reliable 6AL4V titanium frame-lock pocket knife with a handcrafted 3.25" damascus steel blade made by Chad Nichols. Easy to carry and comfortable in the hand, this is a truly exceptional knife. Constructed like its award-winning big brother the SHF 3.25 is made entirely of 6AL-4V titanium, except for the pivot, blade and arbor.

This medium-sized folding knife features a reversible pocket clip and two thumb studs that allow it to be carried in either the right or left hand. If you are looking for a high-quality, well-designed folding knife, this is one you should consider!

Intended Use: Collector/Sportsman

Type of manufacture: MidTech
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: handcrafted stainless damascus steel, by Chad Nichols
Blade treatment: -
Handle: titanium 6AL4V 
Blade length: 82.5mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Length closed: 98.5mm.
Total length: 181mm.
Weight: 82g.
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: anodized titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey

Model winner of the 2016 Blade Show as "American Made Knife of the Year"

The model photographed is the Limited Edition 2019

After more than 40 years of service in the US Army Special Forces, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey founded Spartan Blades LLC in North Carolina.

Curtis, who for years had been designing and designing knives for friends in the special forces and Mark, who had always been involved in military equipment and tactics when he worked in the "Green Berets", decided to combine their skills and their passion with the goal to build innovative and functional knives using materials of the highest quality and made entirely in the United States.

Intended use: Collection / Sports
Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel
Blade treatment: Stone Washed
Handle: titanium 6AL-4V
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 125mm
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 168g.
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: in anodized titanium
Packaging: cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey - 2019 limited edition anodized with engravings

Winner of the Blade Show 2016 as "American Made Knife of the Year"

After over 40 years of service in the US Army Special Forces, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey founded Spartan Blades LLC in North Carolina.

Curtis, who for years has designed and designed knives for friends in special forces, and Mark, who has always been engaged in military and tactical equipment when working in the "Green Berets", decides to combine their skills and passion with the " The goal of building innovative and functional knives using high quality materials and entirely made in the United States.

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman
Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade Treatment: Black PVD
Manicure: Black PVD 6AL-4V titanium
Blade Length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 125mm
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 166g.
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: anodized titanium
Packing: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey - Limited edition anodized with engravings
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Winner of the Blade Show 2016 as "American Made Knife of the Year"

After over 40 years of service in the US Army Special Forces, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey founded Spartan Blades LLC in North Carolina.

Curtis, who for years has designed and designed knives for friends in special forces, and Mark, who has always been engaged in military and tactical equipment when working in the "Green Berets", decides to combine their skills and passion with the " The goal of building innovative and functional knives using high quality materials and entirely made in the United States.

Purpose: Collection / Sportsman
Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Country of Origin: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN
Blade Treatment: Black PVD
Manicure: Anodized 6AL-4V titanium
Blade Length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Closed length: 125mm
Total length: 225mm.
Weight: 166g.
Closure: FrameLock
Clip: stainless steel
Packing: Cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey - Limited edition anodized with engravings
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