ARES - Fighter / Combat Utility

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Spartan Ares — Fighter / Combat Utility Knife

 

Inspired by the raw power of Ares, the god of war, the Spartan Ares is a purpose-built combat and utility knife engineered for modern operators and serious collectors alike. Developed with decades of knife-making expertise and input from U.S. Special Operations practitioners, the Ares blends battlefield-proven design with premium materials to deliver a reliably lethal, mission-ready tool.

 

Designed for the demands of combat and utility use, the Spartan Ares offers a balanced, lightweight profile that excels in both hard-use tasks and precise control work. Its fixed drop-point blade geometry delivers strength at the tip while maintaining an efficient cutting curve — ideal for tactical breaching, field tasks, and close-quarters applications. Finished with durable SpartaCoat® PVD coatings and fitted with rugged CE Canvas Micarta® handles, the Ares is built to perform and endure.

  • Knife Name: Ares
  • Designers: Curtis V. Iovito & Mark Carey
  • Overall Length: 10 ½ in (≈ 267 mm)
  • Blade Length: 5 3/8 in (≈ 137 mm)
  • Blade Thickness: 3/16 in (≈ 4.76 mm)
  • Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut
  • Blade Hardness: 61–63 HRC
  • Blade Style: Fixed drop-point
  • Coating Options: SpartaCoat® PVD — DLC (Flat Black) or ZrN (Flat Dark Earth)
  • Handle Material: CE Canvas Micarta® (Black or Green)
  • Weight: 0.422 lbs (≈ 191 g)
  • Made in: USA
  • Mission-Ready Construction: Built to military specifications with premium materials for reliable performance in demanding environments.
  • CPM MagnaCut Blade: High-performance powdered-metal steel for exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.
  • Precision Heat Treatment: Hardened to 61–63 HRC for optimal edge stability and toughness.
  • Tactical Drop‑Point Design: Strength-forward tip and efficient cutting geometry for breaching, utility, and combat tasks.
  • Durable SpartaCoat Finishes: DLC Flat Black or ZrN Flat Dark Earth for corrosion protection, reduced glare, and a hard-wearing finish.
  • Ergonomic Micarta Handle: 3D-contoured CE Canvas Micarta® for a secure, non-slip grip in any condition.
  • Lightweight & Balanced: Approximately 0.422 lbs, designed for extended carry without sacrificing strength or control.
  • Field-Ready Versatility: Combines combat readiness with heavy-duty utility for fieldcraft and survival tasks.
  • American Craftsmanship: Designed and finished in the USA to exacting standards for elite users and collectors.

The Spartan Ares is the embodiment of warrior craftsmanship — a precision-engineered, mission-ready fighter/utility knife designed for operators and collectors who demand excellence. Built for combat, utility, and enduring performance, the Ares is the ultimate testament to Spartan Blades’ legacy of quality

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44 Reviews

  • 5
    Quality

    Published by Ted Lee on Oct 7th 2025

    Every Spartan knife feels purpose-built — no gimmicks, just precision. Their MagnaCut lineup especially shows how tactical design can meet real-world performance.

  • 5
    Excellent Combat Knife

    Published by Garrett on Jul 21st 2025

    This is an excellent blade to carry for self defense. Many knives you can buy off of other platforms are made with cheaper steals. You will see them made with D2, Elmax, 8Cr13MoV, VG10, etc. While being good steels for various purposes, I love the fact that Spartan Blades upgraded these pro grade blades to Magnacut steel that has a great balance of edge retention and toughness that other steels don't have. The design of the Ares Fighter where the blade is tilted forward gives it an aggressive profile built for knife fighting. I typically wear a large glove size and this knife fits like it was made for my hand. This is probably my third favorite knife I have ever owned. The first two ranked blades are also Spartan blade knives. For anyone that is getting into combat knife fighting or has been in the community for any length of time, I highly recommend this knife being a part of your collection, not just for the aesthetic beauty of the blade, but for the applicable use of this blade in a the worst of situations.

  • 5
    Great Knife!

    Published by Enrique Sanchez II on Jul 7th 2025

    Shipping was super fast. The knife feels great in the hand and came in perfect condition.

  • 5
    Ares fighter/combat utility

    Published by David on Mar 13th 2025

    This knife is well made, fits perfect for my hand size large. Well balanced, feels quick to maneuver different strikes when using as an offensive/defensive tool. Have not used it as a field tool yet but it feels like it will handle the mission nicely.

  • 5
    Fantastic balance, weight, and ergonomics. Optimal blade length. Razor sharp. Top level customer service.

    Published by William Henry on Feb 22nd 2025

    The Green Berets will forever be my heroes. To own a knife made and designed by them is a dream come true.

  • 5
    ARES - FIGHTER / COMBAT UTILITY

    Published by Alex Jr on Feb 12th 2025

    Another outstanding knife from Spartan Blades that I have purchased.

  • 5
    아름답고 무서운..

    Published by Hwan on Nov 6th 2024

    매우 아름다운 외모, 무서운 능력, 아레스의 찌르기는 두려울 정도로 효과가 높습니다.

  • 5
    Ares

    Published by Rudy on Feb 9th 2024

    The Ares knife is a nimble self defense blade. Lightweight and comfortable and in the hand. Perfect for the urban survivor or soldier looking for a solid fighting blade.

  • 5
    Ares

    Published by Chris on Jan 8th 2024

    Amazing knife love the angles and the mikarta and color

  • 4
    Ares - Fighter

    Published by Yevgeny on Dec 20th 2023

    A little dissapointed with quality control for this level of knife. It arrived with damage to metal as well as poor finish quality that is not up to the standard. Big fan of Spartan Blades. Not sure how this one made it out of the factory in this condition.