Spartan-Rōnin Shintō: Forged in Tradition, Designed for Action
Embrace the spirit of the Spartan-Rōnin Shintō, a combat knife that beautifully balances the essence of old and new design. Inspired by the philosophy of "Shinto," meaning the practice of connecting the ways of the old with the ways of the new, this knife, designed by Tu Lam and Curtis Iovito, stands as a testament to functionality and craftsmanship.
The Spartan-Rōnin Shintō is not just a knife; it's a fusion of tradition and innovation, reflecting the expertise of Tu Lam and Curtis Iovito. It delivers uncompromising performance for combat and tactical use while honoring timeless craftsmanship. Choose the Spartan-Rōnin Shintō and carry a blade forged in tradition, designed for action
I ordered this to have a carry blade. The blade itself is perfect in every way. The kydex is a bit wide and can be uncomfortable to wear under cloths but with a bit of work on a belt grinder it fits great. Can’t compliment this blade enough. Will never carry anything else
This is a reasonably expensive knife, and worth every penny. I really fell for it when I did some reading on Tu Lam and his post military journey. In many ways it mirrored my son’s post Marine Corp journey and I felt a connection to this knife as a tribute to my son, Tu Lam and all our veterans who have given so much. Buy this knife, you will not regret it!!!
This knife is incredibly well made and very robust. It has great balance and is aesthetically pleasing. I went with the kydex sheath for carry purposes and it worked out better than I could've imagined. I will definitely be buying more products from Spartan Blades in the future. Great work! My only concern was there was a slight blemish on the finish when it arrived, i assumed it was due to the sheath rubbing. After contacting customer service I was told to try applying some oil with a light brush. Once I did that the blemish cleared up and the blade color was restored. Excellent work! And awesome customer service!
Got my trainer and just realized I never reviewed the original knife. This knife is extremely well made. It came out of the box with probably the best factory edge I’ve seen. Anyone who would be interested presumably knows how to keep their blades sharp, but it’s a nice indicator of quality. Weight and balance is perfect - the knife feels alive in your hand. It shows that it was designed by a martial artist, but it would also work very well as a field knife. This is now my go-to fixed blade, and it’s hard to imagine improving it. Highly recommended and worth the price.
This is one of the best knives that I have ever purchased
I proudly purchased this blade because I’ve wanted a spartan blade for a while and this was a great first one. It feels great and is really well balanced. It is a bit pricey but in my opinion it very much worth it.
This knive is everything you would expect of Spartan Blades. Feels good, looks good and superior craftsmanship with an excellent choice of materials for performance.
Shipped fast, very balanced knife, feels great in the hand. Fit and finish were awesome, came sharp. Like the sheath, wish it came with different attachment options.
Never using another knife makers knife again enough said I’ve tried other high quality brands and this knife just blew them out of the water.
Best quality, balance, feel, grip, shape, ergonomic and true work of art knife I have ever owned. Great company, customer service, keeping you updated as the status of your order and delivery I have ever worked with. Great people, great company, amazing bode.