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
upon unboxing the knife it seemed like there was some oil on the blade, but as i looked closer it was clear that someone had messed up the dlc coating and it was smudged and then dried, which didn't look good at all. on top of the poor coating, there were scrapes on the blade that let the silver steel color show through. all of this was straight out of the box as well, I just expected ordering a knife directly from them at this price point to have perfect quality control. despite all that, their customer service has been outstanding, sending me a return label so i could ship it out to them and they'll ship me a new one. as of writing this review i am waiting for them to ship that new one out. even with the cosmetic defects the knife was absolutely amazing, so i can only imagine what it'll be like in perfect condition. I recommend anyone looking for a good fixed blade purchases this one. If you get unlucky like me, at least you can count on their customer service to right the wrongs. - 3/5
It’s a good knife
More than I was expecting, sits and moves well in the hands, nimble and fast, like a pen it goes where directed. Very nice blade.
Subject speaks for itself! Hands down the best knife I have purchased. Thank you Spartan and Ronin Tactics for making this gem!
When I received the knife it was dull. Contacted Spartan and they said to return the knife. Sharp as a razor when shipped back. Outstanding customer service. They stand behind their products. Hard to find a company today with this type of customer service.
Absolutely impeccable craftsmanship, I can't stop staring at it! Such wonderful people to deal with, very professional and prompt service
Excellent quality and design. I have searched quite a while for a fixed blade of this level this knife exceeded my expectations. Way to go Spartan Blades and Tu Lam!
I'm a professional level photographer, and though the catalog photos of this blade are of excellent quality; photographs simply don't provide adequate justice to the craftsmanship that exists with this Shinto blade. This is my second blade from Spartan, and certainly not my last. They take pride in what they do and it's evident the moment you open the box. Blade geometry and balance are excellent. Handle is comfortable and durable. A true fighting knife. My only criticism would be that I'd like to see Spartan incorporate the adjustable locking screw in their Kydex sheaths that is found in Esse sheaths. I've grown to really love my Esse 5, but it's clearly no match for a Spartan Blade. However, I do believe Esse's versatility and design work with their sheaths and sheath accessories is a great accent to the overall function and performance of their knives. The Kydex Spartan sheath is a straight forward design and firmly holds the blade so snug it sometimes delays rapid removal. I'll be curious to see if this performance changes with time and repeated use. I'm also very interested in getting their nylon sheath option which seems like a good investment for this application. Blade edge is also excellent, sharp and reliable. Quality work all around!!!
My top brand for blades used to be Benchmade, but after receiving this blade, I will be making all my future purchases from Spartan blades. Extremely well made and looks even better in person. Attached it to my kit, haven't gotten a chance to use it rigorously yet, but just by the feel of it I'm confident it will hold up with any other blade I own. Extremely happy with my purchase.
Beautifully made very impressed with the quality, would highly recommend.