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The knife and the extra Kraton sheath are great, as I expected of Spartan. Bur the leather sheath has deep ruts on the face, right under the logo. No damage appears correspondingly on the bubble wrap, so the damage was present before shipping.
I have a photo if you would care to discuss.
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Spartan-KA-BAR FDE
Excellent describes this the best. Great feel & weight. Congrats on a job Well Done.
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Not Surprised
I'm not surprised this blade sold out so quickly. I'm just glad I ordered mine when I did. This is a fantastic knife. Slightly heavier, I think, than a regular ka bar and I really like the kraton handle. I don't know anything about Magnacut, but the proportions of this blade are are about as close in my opinion as a knife can get to perfection.. Spartan has made an iconic blade even more iconic.
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Another favorite
I have owned more Kabar type knives than any other. This is by no means the most expensive one out there, but it is on the higher end. That being said, it is very well made. The fit and finish is amazing, and it feels great in the hand. It is not so expensive that I am afraid to use it.
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KA-BAR
Love this knife. I've been wanting a high end Ka-Bar for quite some time. I missed out on Ricks in 3V so really happy when I heard Spartan dropped one. This is a beautifully done version of the armed forces fighting knife. Sending this to Scab at Choirboyz for a hard-use review and to see if the 5-star review lives up to it.
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Spartan Ka-Bar FDE
This is not an insignificant purchase for me, but this is the Ka-Bar I only wish I'd had access to when I was on active duty. I'll echo the other reviewer in that it handles and feels lighter than general issue. Balance point is just above the first ring on the handle, which makes me think the enclosed tang might be a bit more robust. Shaving sharp after a quick strop. The guard is much nicer, both in design (more like the utility, easier to choke up on the spine for precision) and fit & finish. This is by far the nicest knife in my collection and I can't wait to take it with me the next time I'm out in the woods {^_^}
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Work of Art
Couldn't be happier with this knife, my first Ka-Bar. The FDE finish looks great and to have a Ka-Bar in a super steel such as Magnacut is as good as it gets.
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Spartan Ka-Bar
Just received my Spartan Ka-Bar in Magnacut steel. When I went to USMC boot-camp 44 years ago I was of course bonded with the Ka-Bar and have a number of high-end ones (Medford, Hinderer, Red-spacer one, etc). When I saw this one being offered, I had no choice but to get one! Couldn’t be more pleased with it.
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Quality
This is now my 3rd blade I’ve purchased from Spartan and I continue to be impressed with the overall texture, feel, and material of the products I buy from this company. I have even purchased a collab EK dagger that Spartan did with KA-BAR a few years ago and I was stunned by the craftsmanship of forging the blade. I don’t buy every knife made, but when you take a classic knife and add a modern spin on it I can’t help but spend my money on such cutting edge blade. Well done Spartan Blades.
On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Working with the Marine Quartermaster Department the original design was revised, and production began of an improved fighting and utility knife for the Marines.
As the War escalated, the USMC KA-BAR knives became so well recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that "KABAR" became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the actual KA-BAR facility.
The USMC KA-BAR was adopted by not only the Marines, but also the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Underwater Demolition Teams. Years after World War II, many KA-BAR knives were unofficially reactivated in the Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and The Global War on Terrorism conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In 2019 KA-Bar expanded by partnering with Spartan Blades, LLC to form Pineland Cutlery, Inc. It had been the wish of John Stitt, CEO of both KA-Bar and Pineland Cutlery, to produce a version of the venerable “KA-BAR” knife with increased edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. During the period of development and research, a metallurgist named Larrin Thomas was doing his own in-depth studies on a particle metal with all the advances he had been looking for. That steel was CPM MagnaCut® and was just what this new knife required.
CPM MagnaCut® is a stainless steel manufactured by Crucible Industries, an American company renowned for its expertise in specialty steels. This very special grade has been developed specifically for the cutlery industry, and to meet the needs of the most demanding cutlers. A short time later, Spartan Blades was assigned the task of developing this knife using only the best processes. CNC Machining, deep cryogenic treating, and PVD coatings. The result? The Spartan-KA-BAR!
*** Please note: That a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) coated blade when inserted and removed from the black leather sheath with often get streaking or staining from the dye used for the leather sheath, this is not permanent. The blade can be cleaned with acetone, reoiled (WD40 or light oil) and wiped dry with a clean cloth to bring back the original clean coatings finish. ***
Specifications:
Knife Name: Spartan-KA-BAR
Designer(s): KA-BAR Knives®
Overall Length: 12”
Blade Length: 7”
Blade Thickness: 0.165”
Blade Steel: CPM MagnaCut®
Blade Hardness: 61-63 HRC
Blade Style: Fixed, Flat Saber ground Clip Point
Coating: PVD – Tungsten DLC (Flat Black) or ZrN (Flat Dark Earth)
Handle Material: Kraton G®
Butt Cap/Guard: 301 Stainless Steel, PVD – Tungsten DLC (Flat Black)
Weight: 10.8 OZ (Knife)
