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Difensa
Just awesome will serve me well for year's to come, and pass down to grandson .
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Knife for all things
When I was a child I used to think I could do anything with my military issue utility knife with USA on the side. When I became a man I put away my childish things. I really can do anything with my SPARTAN HARSEY DIFENSA from the kitchen to the field. That includes zombies if need be
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Difensa
The knife is very well built, good balance, five stars on the build of it. The design I have some problems with, the handle is to short in my hand, it's. Seems to be made for a smaller handed person. If the handle was a bit longer. It would definitely be all five stars
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Perfection
This being my first spartan knife I didn’t know what to expect. Out of the box the quality, tolerances, and craftsmanship is spot on. This is a great field utility knife that would be good for combat or outdoors activities. I really like that the blade steel is in s45vn. If you’re on the fence about this knife just pull the trigger, you won’t be disappointed.
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SPARTAN HARSEY DIFENSA
Great knife! Nice size, handle is very comfortable. Great profile, and scary sharp! My only suggestion would be to add some jimping on the spine. When you choke up using index finger indent at the choil it would add to the control for fine work.
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Harsey Difensa
As a machinist/fabricator I appreciate the flawless build quality of every aspect of this tool. The balance and fit in the hand are perfect for me as well.
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Harsey difensa
This is a really good knife, some of my relatives said they will order same
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Difensa
Love this beautiful beast.
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A+ knife
Incredible quality, craftmanship and attention to detail. Razor sharp. This is an excellent survival knife.
Spartan Harsey Difensa
In 1943, a battle was fought between the U.S. / Canadian First Special Service Force and German troops in Italy. Known as the Battle for Monte la Difensa, the courageous performance of U.S. and Canadian forces here was essential to the eventual Allied victory in Italy.
When the Canadian special forces commissioned Spartan Blades and master knifemaker William Harsey to produce a blade for them, we knew we wanted to create something special. Our goal was to craft a knife that would serve their special forces well in the years to come -- both in the northern woods of their homeland and on worldwide deployments alike. The result was the Spartan Harsey Difensa, named after the infamous and hard-fought victory achieved by cooperation between Canadian and U.S. forces.
The name speaks to this custom tactical knife’s excellent all-around field and battlefield use. The spear point profile of this handcrafted knife is flat ground, with a tapered top edge that makes for excellent tip strength, penetration balance, and sheer cutting ability.
The full tang and handle of the Spartan Harsey Difensa allow for a neutral balance in the user’s hand. Combined with the textured, ergonomic canvas Micarta handle -- modified from our Model II with no rear jimping -- this custom combat knife offers the wielder a comfortable, confident grip whether wet or dry.
Knife Name: Spartan Harsey Difensa
Designer: William Harsey
Overall Length: 11 5/8"
Blade Length: 6 1/4"
Blade Thickness: 3/16"
Blade Steel: CPM S45VN
Blade Hardness: 59-61 HRC
Blade Style: Spear Point - Flat ground main bevel with tapered top edge.
Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black) or ZrN (Flat Dark Earth)
Handle Material: 3D Contoured CE Canvas Micarta® Black or Green
Weight: 0.710 LBS
