Company Overview
Spartan Blades is an American knife manufacturer based in North Carolina, forged from U.S. Army Special Forces discipline and built on uncompromising standards of performance.
Co-founded by retired Green Berets Curtis V. Iovito and Mark Carey, Spartan Blades was established with a clear purpose: to design and produce cutting tools that can be trusted in the real world — without compromise.
From the beginning, the company has combined operational experience, disciplined design, and American manufacturing to create knives defined by strength, precision, and durability.
Mission
To produce high-performance cutting tools designed for real-world use and built without compromise.
The Spartan Standard
Every Spartan knife is developed around:
- Purpose-driven blade geometry
- Premium materials
- Field-proven ergonomics
- Structural durability
- American manufacturing standards
Spartan Blades has earned multiple international awards at the International BLADE Show, recognizing excellence in innovation, craftsmanship, and manufacturing quality.
Today, Spartan knives are carried by military professionals, law enforcement officers, outdoorsmen, and serious collectors worldwide.
Performance is not aesthetic. It is functional. It is intentional. It is earned.
Founders
Co-Founder / Co-Owner. Curtis served 20+ years in the U.S. military, including U.S. Marine, Army Ranger, and Green Beret. He leads product design, ensuring every knife is functional, balanced, and field-proven.
Co-Founder / Co-Owner. Mark served 21+ years in the U.S. Army as Infantryman, Special Forces Medic, and SF Operations Sergeant. He oversees operational discipline and strategic growth at Spartan Blades.
OUR HISTORY
2008 – Humble Beginnings
Retired Green Berets Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey founded Spartan Blades in a pre-Civil War mule barn in Southern Pines, North Carolina. A company built on precision craftsmanship and disciplined standards began to take shape.
2010 – The Spartan-Harsey Model I
A collaboration with legendary knifemaker Bill Harsey resulted in the Spartan-Harsey Model I, establishing Spartan Blades as a serious presence in the professional and collector knife market.
2016 – Spartan-Harsey Folder
The introduction of the Spartan-Harsey Folder marked a milestone in the company’s evolution, combining field-tested durability with refined, collector-grade design.
2010–2024 – BLADE Show Awards
Spartan Blades earned multiple awards at the prestigious International BLADE Show, recognizing innovation, design excellence, craftsmanship, and manufacturing quality.
2019 – Partnership with KA-BAR forming Pineland Cutlery, Inc
Spartan Blades partners with the legendary KA-BAR brand to produce an innovative tactical line, combining heritage design with Spartan precision and durability.
2024 – Euro Blade Worx (EBX)
Our new workshop in Europe, Euro Blade Worx (EBX), brings Spartan Blades craftsmanship to an international audience, expanding our global presence while preserving quality and legacy.