Spartan Blades
Feared and admired at the same time. Hard, constant training and countless hardships as a sacrifice for the aura of invincibility. Modest in demands, demanding in modesty; the Spartan way of life as a postulate for zealous young men. Located in the south of the Peloponnese, the city-state of Sparta had one of the most powerful and influential armies in ancient Greece. The spearhead of the army is the Spartiate, who set standards in physical and strategic military training. Spears, shields, armor, helmets and, last but not least, the favor of the gods were part of the basic equipment of the foot soldiers, while bladed weapons such as the sword were of particular importance.
A previously hidden Spartiate phalanx with an extensive affinity for blades was discovered in the early 21st century as an exclave in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Spatan Blades, LLC was founded in 2008 by Curtis V. Iovito and Mark Carey. The founders are in no way inferior to their historical role models: concentrated military experience with highly decorated honors, a deep basic understanding of weapons, strategic thinking and the desire to dedicate their passion to one thing: the production of unique knives. In 2019, under the umbrella of Pineland Cutlery, Inc., Spartan Blades merged with the renowned manufacturer KA-BAR Knives, whose roots go back to the Second World War. The strategic partnership combines Spartan Blades’ expertise in custom, high-performance knives with KA-BAR’s manufacturing capabilities and reputation for expanding product lines and increasing market reach.
The selected range includes high-quality folding knives, indestructible fixed knives and practical tools, in which the manufacturer differentiates between three basic lines:
• Elite Grade (Gold): Manufactured in-house in North Carolina by gifted US knifemakers using the best materials in small batches, special editions and custom-made products.
• Pro Grade (Silver): Designed and manufactured in the USA. High-quality materials and expert know-how for the discerning knife lover.
Although the brand is comparatively young, quality, design and innovation have long spoken for themselves. Spartan Blades is one of the consistent winners at the annual Blade Show, the leading trade fair for knives, and has already won numerous awards, including most recently for the Clandestina as Knife of the Year 2024. Not least thanks to the cooperation and expertise of experienced knife makers like William “Bill” Harsey Jr. as well as the valuable feedback from experienced military personnel, the products are refined to benefit all customer groups, from the military to police units to end consumers.
Spartan Blades: tactical, extraordinary, tac-xtraordinary! The Spartans would be jealous…
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