We have been selling Spartan Blades since the very beginning. KnifeArt was one of their first authorized dealers, and after all these years, we still carry more Spartan Blades models than just about anyone. That kind of long-term relationship gets our customers early access to new releases and limited editions that other dealers never even see. We have also worked directly with Spartan Blades to produce KnifeArt exclusive models, including machined carbon fiber inlayed SHF folders, a stonewashed Spartan Harsey Dagger, and, in the past a Damascus Enyo neck knife - exclusives you will not find anywhere else. Every Spartan Blades knife in our inventory is made in the USA by a veteran-owned company with a real military pedigree. We have personally handled, carried, and sold these knives for well over a decade, so when you call us with questions, you are talking to people who actually know the product.
Spartan Blades LLC was started by Mark Carey and Curtis Iovito, two retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Berets with more than four decades of combined military service. These guys did not design knives from behind a desk. They built what they knew worked in the field. The company uses CPM MagnaCut on most of their premium fixed blades and SHF folding knives, along with other high-end American-made blade steels and Chad Nichols Damascus on select models. Everything is manufactured in the USA. No overseas outsourcing, no cutting corners. That commitment to domestic production and premium materials is a big part of why Spartan Blades has built such a loyal following with military professionals, law enforcement, and serious collectors.
If there is one knife that defines Spartan Blades, it is the Spartan Harsey Folder. The SHF was designed with legendary knifemaker William W. Harsey Jr. and has become one of the most collected tactical folders in the knife world. It comes in a 4-inch and a 3.25-inch blade size, with blade options in CPM MagnaCut and Chad Nichols Damascus steel. What really sets the SHF apart is the range of special edition handle designs - Plague Doctor, Viking Longboat, Memento Mori, Golden Compass, Spartan Battle, God and Country, M4 Rifle, and dozens more. KnifeArt also carries exclusive SHF models in carbon fiber that you will not find at any other dealer. Whether you want an everyday tactical folder or a collectible piece, the SHF checks both boxes.
The Spartan Blades Pallas is a button-lock flipper built for speed. It comes in both a standard blade and a tanto profile, with titanium handles and premium blade steel. This is a no-nonsense tactical folder that opens fast and locks up solid. If you want a Spartan folder that is all business and no flash, the Pallas is your knife.
Fixed blades are where Spartan Blades made their name, and we carry the full American-made tactical lineup. Most of the premium fixed blades now come in CPM MagnaCut steel, which is a significant upgrade in edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance over what they used in earlier runs.
The Spartan Blades Difensa and Spartan Harsey Difensa draw their design from the V-42 stiletto carried by the First Special Service Force, and they remain some of the most respected fighting knives you can buy. The Spartan Harsey Dagger is a double-edged combat dagger built for serious close-quarters work. The Spartan Blades Horkos has been a staple of the lineup for years - a professional-grade combat and field knife that can take real abuse. The Spartan Blades Ares is a solid mid-size tactical fixed blade, and the Spartan Blades Moros is a dedicated fighter with an aggressive profile. The Spartan Harsey Clandestina was designed specifically for concealed carry situations.
The Spartan Blades Les George V14 Dagger is a collaboration with custom maker Les George that gives you a precision double-edged dagger at a production price. The Spartan Blades Formido and Spartan Blades Phrike are compact fixed blades that work great as backup knives or personal defense tools. The Spartan Blades Ronin Shinto is the big boy of the lineup - part survival knife, part machete, all business. The Spartan Blades Alala, Spartan Blades Machai, and Spartan Blades Damysus give you solid fixed blade options at more accessible price points. And the Spartan Blades CQB Tool is exactly what the name says - a breaching and close-quarters tool trusted by military and law enforcement operators.
The Spartan KA-BAR is a collaboration between Spartan Blades and KA-BAR that takes the most iconic fighting knife in American history and builds it with modern materials. The blade is CPM MagnaCut in either black or flat dark earth, and you can get it with a leather sheath or Kydex. This knife sells itself. If you grew up admiring the KA-BAR and want one built with today's best steel, this is the one to get.
We have sold more Spartan Blades Enyo neck knives than we can count, and we keep recommending them because they just work. Named after the Greek Goddess of War, the Enyo is now available in CPM MagnaCut with the same level of fit and finish you get on Spartan's full-size fixed blades. It is small enough to wear around your neck or tuck inside a waistband, but the blade quality is no different than what you would find on a $400+ tactical knife. We carry it in black and flat dark earth (FDE), plus a KnifeArt-exclusive Damascus version that tends to sell out fast.
We were one of the first dealers to carry Spartan Blades, and we have been at it ever since. That means we know these knives inside and out. We can tell you which model makes sense for duty carry, which ones collectors are looking for, and which steel option is right for your use case. We stock KnifeArt-exclusive models you cannot get anywhere else. Every knife ships from our own inventory with a factory lifetime warranty on materials, craftsmanship, and finish. If you order before 5:00 p.m. Central time, it ships the same day. Qualifying orders ship free anywhere in the U.S.
Spartan Blades is headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, and was founded by two retired U.S. Army Special Forces officers. The Spartan Blades catalog has grown over the years, but every Spartan knife we sell at KnifeArt is made in the USA. That is a core part of why we chose to partner with them from the start, and it is a standard we hold to when selecting which models to carry.
We have been selling them for over a decade, and the answer is yes. The premium models use CPM MagnaCut, which is one of the best blade steels available right now. You get CNC machining, hand-finished edges, and a lifetime warranty from a veteran-owned American company. A comparable custom knife would run you $500 to $1,000 or more. Spartan Blades gives you that level of materials and build quality at a fraction of the price. We hear from military operators, law enforcement officers, and collectors regularly who say these knives hold up to hard use better than anything else in the price range.
Most of the premium fixed blades and SHF folding knives now use CPM MagnaCut, a next-generation steel developed by metallurgist Larrin Thomas. It outperforms older stainless steels in edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance by a wide margin. Select SHF special editions come with Chad Nichols Damascus blades. Other models in the lineup use additional premium American-made stainless steels picked specifically for what that knife needs to do.
The Spartan Harsey Folder (SHF) is the clear winner. With dozens of special edition designs, two blade lengths, and steel options in both MagnaCut and Damascus, it appeals to tactical users and collectors equally. On the fixed blade side, the Enyo neck knife and the Spartan KA-BAR are consistently our top sellers. The Difensa and Horkos stay popular with military and law enforcement buyers who need a real working knife.
