About Spartan Blades:
Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey, Co-Founders of Spartan Blades, LLC, possess over 40 years of combined military service and experience. Since their retirement from US Army Special Forces they have been involved in the development, marketing, and program management of tactical gear and ballistic armor products. For years Curtis has designed and made custom knives for his friends in Special Forces and for other companies. Mark and Curtis have combined their shared love of knife making, military experience and knowledge of the tactical equipment market to form Spartan Blades, LLC with a singular mission: "Manufacture finely crafted tactical and field knives”
“Knives with Intent”
All Spartan knives are manufactured by us in North Carolina with only US origin materials. Our Sheaths are made by US / US veteran owned businesses using only the best US Origin / Berry Amendment compliant materials. Both Mark and Curtis have spent a lifetime in the service of, and working to advance the interests of our country. Spartan Blades will do the same by only manufacturing in the U.S.A. with the highest quality domestically produced materials. Additionally, Spartan Blades utilizes other veteran owned small businesses in meeting our manufacturing mission.
Spartan Blades, LLC is located in Aberdeen, NC just west of Ft Bragg, NC; “Home of the US Army Airborne and Special Forces”.
The Steel:
Crucible: CPM S35VN:
CPM S35VN is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness over CPM S30V. It is also easier to machine and polish than CPM S30V. Its chemistry has been rebalanced so that it forms some niobium carbides along with vanadium and chromium carbides. Substituting niobium carbides for some of the vanadium carbides makes CPM S35VN about 15-20% tougher than CPM S30V without any loss of wear resistance. CPM S35VN’s improved toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping.
Because both vanadium and niobium carbides are harder and more effective than chromium carbides in providing wear resistance, the CPM stainless blade steels offer improved edge retention over conventional high chromium steels such as 440C and D2. The transverse toughness of the CPM grades is four or more times that of 440C and 154CM. The CPM process produces very homogeneous, high quality steel characterized by superior dimensional stability, grindability, and toughness compared to steels produced by conventional melting practices.
To view more variations
http://www.modarmory.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60
Best Selling Spartan Blades:
Spartan Blades HORKOS: Horkos (or-kos) - Horkos, is a sacred oath and the demon protector of honor / oaths in Greek language and myth. This knife was commissioned by the Combat Weapons Team of the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY), with custom etching to honor the graduating class. As all academy graduates are defenders of our freedom and take a sacred oath to the US constitution, we think the name fits! This blade is designed to be a great all around combat / utility knife.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Horkos
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 10 7/8"
•Blade Length: 5 11/16”
•Blade Thickness: 3/16”
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Drop Point - single edge design with relieved distal spine and tapered drop for tip strength.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black)
•Handle Material: CE Canvas Micarta® Black
•Sheath: Molle Multi-Cam
•Weight: 0.556 LBS
$327.50
Spartan Blades: Ares(Arês) - a fitting name for this knife, Ares in Greek mythology was the son of Zeus and Hera, the god of savage war, bloodlust and slaughter personified on the battle field. “Ares” is manufactured for the modern warrior as a military fighting / utility knife with several distinctive features to assist the serious military professional. This knife was specifically engineered for and with the input of U.S. Special Operations Forces and Other Government Agencies.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Ares
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 10 1/2"
•Blade Length: 5 3/8”
•Blade Thickness: 3/16”
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Fixed Drop Point—this design allows for strength of the blades tip by placing it in line with the users hand while keeping the upward curve of the cutting edge.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - DLC (Flat Desert Tan)
•Handle Material: Micarta® - TAN
•Shealth: Molle Nylon Multi-Cam
•Weight: 0.422 LBS
$327.50
Spartan Blades Nyx - the primordial goddess of night and darkness. The “Nyx” is a fully capable combat/utility knife. This sturdy blade, has a thick belly that is perfect for field related tasks such as carving aiming stakes, building hide sites, or simply cutting a piece of 550 cord. The blade geometry lends itself to field dressing game also. The “Nyx” is the perfect companion for the Sniper, Ranger, Scout or any soldier working in a field environment.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Nyx
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 10"
•Blade Length: 5 1/8"
•Blade Thickness: 3/16"
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Hybrid / Recurve—designed as a sturdy field/utility knife.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - DLC (Flat Tan)
•Handle Material: CE Canvas Micarta® Tan
•Sheath: Molle Multi-Cam
•Weight: 0.48 LBS
$327.50
Spartan Knives Enyo : - a fitting name for this neck knife, Enyo, was an ancient goddess of war, acting as a counterpart and companion to the war god Ares. This companion knife can be worn around the neck or in a pocket / inside the waist band (IWB). The Enyo’s design makes it a comfortable everyday carry fixed blade with great ergonomics. Enyo is perfectly suited for daily cutting tasks, and is always ready to assist the user. The form fitted Kydex sheath comes with a stainless steel neck chain, IWB loop and para-cord (2') for convenient carry options.
Enyo lanyard includes a plated pewter Spartan helmet bead.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Enyo
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 6 1/4"
•Blade Length: 2 11/16"
•Blade Thickness: 3/16"
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Fixed Drop Point - this design allows for strength of the blade tip by placing it in line with the users hand while keeping the upward curve of the cutting edge.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black)
•Sheath: Kydex (Black) to match blade finish respectively.
•Weight: 0.176 LBS (Knife)
$149.95
Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey, Co-Founders of Spartan Blades, LLC, possess over 40 years of combined military service and experience. Since their retirement from US Army Special Forces they have been involved in the development, marketing, and program management of tactical gear and ballistic armor products. For years Curtis has designed and made custom knives for his friends in Special Forces and for other companies. Mark and Curtis have combined their shared love of knife making, military experience and knowledge of the tactical equipment market to form Spartan Blades, LLC with a singular mission: "Manufacture finely crafted tactical and field knives”
“Knives with Intent”
All Spartan knives are manufactured by us in North Carolina with only US origin materials. Our Sheaths are made by US / US veteran owned businesses using only the best US Origin / Berry Amendment compliant materials. Both Mark and Curtis have spent a lifetime in the service of, and working to advance the interests of our country. Spartan Blades will do the same by only manufacturing in the U.S.A. with the highest quality domestically produced materials. Additionally, Spartan Blades utilizes other veteran owned small businesses in meeting our manufacturing mission.
Spartan Blades, LLC is located in Aberdeen, NC just west of Ft Bragg, NC; “Home of the US Army Airborne and Special Forces”.
The Steel:
Crucible: CPM S35VN:
CPM S35VN is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness over CPM S30V. It is also easier to machine and polish than CPM S30V. Its chemistry has been rebalanced so that it forms some niobium carbides along with vanadium and chromium carbides. Substituting niobium carbides for some of the vanadium carbides makes CPM S35VN about 15-20% tougher than CPM S30V without any loss of wear resistance. CPM S35VN’s improved toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping.
Because both vanadium and niobium carbides are harder and more effective than chromium carbides in providing wear resistance, the CPM stainless blade steels offer improved edge retention over conventional high chromium steels such as 440C and D2. The transverse toughness of the CPM grades is four or more times that of 440C and 154CM. The CPM process produces very homogeneous, high quality steel characterized by superior dimensional stability, grindability, and toughness compared to steels produced by conventional melting practices.
To view more variations
http://www.modarmory.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60
Best Selling Spartan Blades:
Spartan Blades HORKOS: Horkos (or-kos) - Horkos, is a sacred oath and the demon protector of honor / oaths in Greek language and myth. This knife was commissioned by the Combat Weapons Team of the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY), with custom etching to honor the graduating class. As all academy graduates are defenders of our freedom and take a sacred oath to the US constitution, we think the name fits! This blade is designed to be a great all around combat / utility knife.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Horkos
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 10 7/8"
•Blade Length: 5 11/16”
•Blade Thickness: 3/16”
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Drop Point - single edge design with relieved distal spine and tapered drop for tip strength.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black)
•Handle Material: CE Canvas Micarta® Black
•Sheath: Molle Multi-Cam
•Weight: 0.556 LBS
$327.50
Spartan Blades: Ares(Arês) - a fitting name for this knife, Ares in Greek mythology was the son of Zeus and Hera, the god of savage war, bloodlust and slaughter personified on the battle field. “Ares” is manufactured for the modern warrior as a military fighting / utility knife with several distinctive features to assist the serious military professional. This knife was specifically engineered for and with the input of U.S. Special Operations Forces and Other Government Agencies.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Ares
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 10 1/2"
•Blade Length: 5 3/8”
•Blade Thickness: 3/16”
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Fixed Drop Point—this design allows for strength of the blades tip by placing it in line with the users hand while keeping the upward curve of the cutting edge.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - DLC (Flat Desert Tan)
•Handle Material: Micarta® - TAN
•Shealth: Molle Nylon Multi-Cam
•Weight: 0.422 LBS
$327.50
Spartan Blades Nyx - the primordial goddess of night and darkness. The “Nyx” is a fully capable combat/utility knife. This sturdy blade, has a thick belly that is perfect for field related tasks such as carving aiming stakes, building hide sites, or simply cutting a piece of 550 cord. The blade geometry lends itself to field dressing game also. The “Nyx” is the perfect companion for the Sniper, Ranger, Scout or any soldier working in a field environment.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Nyx
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 10"
•Blade Length: 5 1/8"
•Blade Thickness: 3/16"
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Hybrid / Recurve—designed as a sturdy field/utility knife.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - DLC (Flat Tan)
•Handle Material: CE Canvas Micarta® Tan
•Sheath: Molle Multi-Cam
•Weight: 0.48 LBS
$327.50
Spartan Knives Enyo : - a fitting name for this neck knife, Enyo, was an ancient goddess of war, acting as a counterpart and companion to the war god Ares. This companion knife can be worn around the neck or in a pocket / inside the waist band (IWB). The Enyo’s design makes it a comfortable everyday carry fixed blade with great ergonomics. Enyo is perfectly suited for daily cutting tasks, and is always ready to assist the user. The form fitted Kydex sheath comes with a stainless steel neck chain, IWB loop and para-cord (2') for convenient carry options.
Enyo lanyard includes a plated pewter Spartan helmet bead.
Specifications:
•Knife Name: Enyo
•Designer(s): Iovito/Carey
•Overall Length: 6 1/4"
•Blade Length: 2 11/16"
•Blade Thickness: 3/16"
•Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
•Blade Hardness: 58-59 HRC
•Blade Style: Fixed Drop Point - this design allows for strength of the blade tip by placing it in line with the users hand while keeping the upward curve of the cutting edge.
•Coating: SpartaCoat - PVD - Tungsten DLC (Black)
•Sheath: Kydex (Black) to match blade finish respectively.
•Weight: 0.176 LBS (Knife)
$149.95
Last edited:
