New Spartan Blades Silver Line Damysus

[@adamkadir3803]

I learned on a Ka-Bar, and my best knife is a Spartan Blades Difensa. You best believe I bought one of these the second I could, and its fantastic.

[@matthewy5996]

I believe they are pull the dot buttons so you can only pull the release in one direction. When you pulled it apart from the side, it was in a “locked” position and you sheered off the entire button. I’d call the spartan shop! They’re great people and would love to get it sorted from what I understand and my experiences. Awesome review!

[@CrpMag]

For future reference, those style snaps have to be opened from the rear, so under the strap pull forward towards the front of the sheath.

[@Bladeshed]

Love my Turok, had it for a while now, and it performs great, very happy with it.

[@willl7780]

most under rated knife out there...i have tons of knives from falkniven to kbar and im shocked over the turok....best blade ive ever bought strait out of the box..

[@new2survival]

Cost way too much for cheap 1095. Kabar has been a huge rip off for years. Looks like a bravo had an affair with a schrade.

[@poMocnyMichal]

Another sharpened pry-bar on the market.

[@ericfreeman8060]

So I daily carry s raven concelment eidolon holster. When I got the thing in like 2018 I actually read the instructions. They mentioned how to orient the little ring that keeps tension around the male end of the buttons. Also they said to put some lube in there. Great advice for anything that's a little stiff.

[@bushcrfter7917]

Still have to spend money on an aftermarket sheath too!

[@MikBar-nj8jq]

Those are nice knifes👍

[@06ridyn]

I just bought the Spartan Ronin Shinto blade 414 bucks. Ouch but I love their knives i owed the horkos as well. Great great knives. Made with the best quality steel possible and pvd coated. Can't beat a micharta handle.

[@johndanforth5382]

SORRY FOR THE MONEY I'LL STICK WITH MY BK2 OR THE ESEE 6 OR TOPS SILENT HERO. WHICH ARE GREAT KNIVES.

[@quinnwarman5139]

Put brass snaps on the sheath

[@user-wu7cb5bn5q]

I paid 115 bucks for mine. Whomever paid 200 bucks is crazy. I know of a well known company that overpriced their 1095 blades. The sheath is also top notch on this. 115 bucks is a steal.

[@snakeplissken3061]

I'd go for the Turok.

[@johnwest4492]

Aaron, are you gonna review the other knifes that spartan and K-Bar are making ? Would love to see those reviews: ))

[@yamahansolo]

I own 4 Spartans. They are all nice. Only the poros was sharp The other 3 were dullasfuq. I have a few shorts with the knives. Christv (yamahansolo)

[@nickpuncekar3767]

I would see about getting it fixed just to test the customer service.

[@foundationrepair7890]

Hey, they are best of the best no lie. Look things happen once companies start growing errors come into the assembly line. Remember, this is a more affordable knife. I have seen and purchased some higher end Spartans and let me say this, worth every penny!! Stand out in my arsenal. Really don't need my other ones now. Also, this is why you should field test a knife before and inspect before taking it into the Field. If for combat, well then you need to be buying their top tier knives anyways. I mean, life or death their is no price point to me. Then again, I put my faith in Jesus Christ now and forever. Amen. God bless Bros and sisters

[@michimadiforever1458]

Not really but a fair thing to say that you’re paying over by $50 for same materials in any other brand, if you want to upgrade to Micarta scales you’re going to pay $50-$60 for those extra scales… also the Sog was like half the size of the spartan so there’s less overall material to charge for. Plus it’s not big enough to do the same chores that the Spartan can perform because of size and weight. the other K bar had plastic grips for god sake’s.

[@B51608]

two screws in the scales might make the grip come loose if the lanyard hole has no rivet tube ... and who needs a choil on such a short blade ?

[@joshwebb4442]

2 screws should.be just fine as long as it is tightened to spec.

[@82DannyB]

Too bad about the straps, I liked the idea as it sits lower on the hip. Why I’m not a fan of tech locks on these sheaths...hopefully they can fix it and put it on the market separately as I have a number of polymer sheaths that I’d love to swap out for that lower profile carrying system.

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

Please review TRC Apocalypse and the Cold Steel Airlite. Thanks!

[@jacobarrington2647]

None of their current models jump out all that much but I’m definitely looking forward to the future designs

[@jordansmith5754]

Haven't even watched yet and i can already tell a tops, esee, others will be better. 200 for 1095 is crazy unless it performs at an elite level which i doubt it will. For what its worth i just saw chicagoknifeworks has it in stock for 114 if you wanted one for cheaper.

[@projectblitz7290]

According to ka bar, 1095 cro van is a steel that they developed/helped develop way back when as Sharon 170-06. Performance wise it's supposed to be tougher than regular 1095 and stay sharper longer. They eventually renamed it 1095 cro van because when they review the composition it's very similar to 1095 except with chrome and vanadium and a tiny amount of other stuff. I don't think it actually affects price that much compared to 1095, but I would place 1095 CV above regular 1095 in terms of value and ka bar has proved their prowess in the mark 2 which is like the most copied knife design in the world.

[@fabsenbmx]

Just received the Alala (smaller version) it’s alright for the price. But u definitely need to upgrade the sheath for carry options

[@Nightwolf866]

Any better then my 55 € cold steel srk?

[@GaryHorn]

I got the SOG Pillar at your recommendation and I love it.

[@gideonstactical]

Gary Horn it’s is awesome, glad you love it

[@elcas20012003]

Looks got me all pumped up! Then i saw 1095 and it was a no-go, looks like gso5. 1 bit disappointed And the price!

[@Totemparadox]

What would have you preferred?

[@barrybueler3356]

A ding dong in his bum

[@TedOfNod]

S50000v steel under $20

[@WhispyWoods.]

Barry Bueler WTF is wrong with you?.....

[@dougvuillemot8670]

Lol. Iv never had a problem with 1095. I think people are getting stupid with the steels. Most general public couldn't tell the difference from one to another. Lol. The labor on a knife is were the cost comes.

[@joshwebb4442]

Snaps shouldn't have done that but they are also easy to replace. For the price it should have a better sheath

[@shonuffisthemaster]

ive never been a fan of mechanical locks on sheaths, its a nice idea when it works but its also more parts to break. also idk why any company puts snaps on belt attachment loops, i would never feel comfortable with a sheath simply snapped over my belt, all it takes is for it to snag on something to undo those snaps and the knife is gone.

[@sharpie249]

The SRK I received yesterday has a better sheath, however the tip broke in the first few minutes of use today. Everyone take a look at the video I posted and let me know what you think.

[@gideonstactical]

David Sharp is it the sk5 steel version? Saber or hollow grind?

[@sharpie249]

Hi Aaron. Love your vids. It is sk5 slight hollow grind.

[@gideonstactical]

David Sharp Thanks David, yes I did find that the sk-5 versions with the hollow grind had a very thin tip. The new versions are saber grind and I think a little bit better. But I believe cold steel brings those to a higher Rockwell to help with edge retention but that makes them more brittle. The 3V is supper tough.

[@sharpie249]

I found out the hard way.

[@ccoffin1333]

Good video. Always like the competitive options part of your videos.

[@jtscustomcutlery317]

Yes yes yes!!! I can’t wait. I’ve felt the same way. Love spartan but too rich for my blood

[@Tier1GearEDCReviews]

Sucks about the sheath but the blade seems to be that of Spartan standards. I'll make another sheath of course but I'm more interested in the Machai than the Damysus.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Reminds me of a SURVIVE! Knives GSO 5.1.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

I will just go with my Becker KA-BAR. That Spartan blade is over priced for what you get. Thanks for showing it , Aaron !!!!!!!!!!

[@steeltrident]

Very informative and balanced review as usual. I think at that price range one would be better off just to save up a little longer and get an actual Spartan. Thank you for your work and stay safe.

[@JediG16]

Yeah, if I wanted to go with this style, I would get the Steel Will Roamer 300 which is a much better price point and a work horse.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Just bought this for 127 bucks from eCop. Much better price! 127 bucks!!!!!!

[@Skoot_II]

Those are directional snaps. They go on one way and come off one way.

[@artfisher1615]

Surprised you didn’t compare with the Esee 6. How do you think it stacks up against the Esee?

[@gideonstactical]

Art Fisher I could have compared it to a ton of knives that are similar. I felt the Turok and Pillar would good representations of either end of the spectrum. Like the saber grind on this Spartan, but for value to performance the Esee6 beats it out easily.

[@artfisher1615]

Great. Thanx!

[@jasonpatio8338]

What is the black chest rig pouch suspenders thing your wearing ? I'm looking for a good bag to be carried in the front. Brand?

[@fritzd2116]

I’m liking the looks of those! Nice review, Gideon .

[@amos3106]

Great to see the strong drop point design, but that slim and not contoured handle scales with that price tag is a bit off.

[@wheatburner1963]

Great review! Would you consider this a good value at $125? I see them in this range on a few sites.

[@playbytherootz4777]

Just put on different buttons. Easy as shit. Spartan is making the most thought out knifes and sheathing on the market today. Should give them little more kind words and enthusiasm I think. There actually listen to there customers

[@thatflame]

This guy is so tactical wow I couldn’t believe it

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks for noticing! I didn't even have my molle vest, cargo pants, and operator goggles on. lololo

[@ryanjennings6541]

Well , I still pulled the trigger on 1. But I have$ ,& 2 other big Spartins. Horkos & Hybris. I like my SB Daymsus better than my similar Top's models . Well maybe not the pasaytin lite traveler its to good at what it does . But I do love them all . My Esee's ,Ontario's , k-bar's , and DPX gear heft 4 and a few more . Also I never really got my factory Daymsus sheath out of the box . I Get an Armatus Carry sheath made for everything . Really ,my opinion prolly dont count cause my Blackwater grizzly is my favorite fixed blade ever, a down for whatever blade . It's been stabbed all the way through a honda civic door full trim twice with no chips and still had a sharp tip. It Stays in the gun safe now cause I can't replace it . Lost an BW ursa 6 , so if the dpx gear heft 6 is ever in stock . I'll have more fixed blades. So , Yeah I have a knife problem.

[@wallytaggart2612]

I was excited for this but $200 1095? ...Way over priced (for me)...Esee 5 has more steel and w/ 3d scales and kydex is @ $150. And probably a comparable kabar/becker with custom handles will be cheaper and at least the sheath is reliable. I don't even mind injection moded rattles...tells me no blade dulling. Not judging anyone who can afford it and a new sheath or a mounting system...more power to ya! thanks for the review GT!

[@timbo4374]

I love the loo of it, and I have no problem with 1095, but the price is a bit high for that steel. The sheath breaking is very disappointing too. It would be easy to put a kydex drop leg mod on it, but at that price, you expect everything to be built sturdy. The price puts it squarely into competition with many other knives in a much better steel. That's the problem with making knives jointly with another company is..Ka-Bar needs to make money off it, Spartan needs to make money off it, and if done with a designer, he needs a cut too, so it tends to drive up the price. Damn shame, because I'd be all over it were it about 50-75 dollars cheaper.

[@matthewa.1135]

Hey Aaron, how would you compare it against a utility/fighting knife like the Steel Will Darkangel in N690? I got mine for like $115 on sale and I'd imagine the sheath and steel to perform waaay better than the Spartan (& as you mentioned in the comments, the Esee 5/6, & SRK in 3V also way better and still in the same "class" of knives but at different price points)

[@gideonstactical]

Matthew A. Yes the steel will would be better.

[@yamahansolo]

Got mine today

[@farva37]

For the money, SOG’s Pillar has this knife completely outclassed in every single way. There’s no way this knife is worth almost 2 bills.

[@howardvarley8795]

farva37. Over this side of the pond the SOG is $70 more.! That's over $300 - which it absolutely isnt worth.

[@dougvuillemot8670]

Id take any spartan blade over sog. It's all preferance. Iv got a bunch of sogs. Don't care for any of them.

[@aguilarghector]

How would you compare this to a rat7?

[@steely_mike]

Great review.i would rather save about 100$and go with a bk 7

[@willl7780]

pillar is a great knife...

[@johnnyra2437]

Cpm s35vn is not nearly as tough as 1095 or 1095cv... though still tough and obviously stainless. For me, any hard use field knife needs to be a high carbon steel knife...1095, O1, 80CRV2, Z-WEAR PM, CPM 3V, etc.

[@mikepalma8083]

I saw it for 150$ a bunch of places??

[@gideonstactical]

Mike Palma where? I looked at all my regular haunts for purchasing Blades and they’re all at $195

[@mikepalma8083]

@@gideonstactical Atlantic knife 142$ Chicago knife works 114$ and a few more

[@mikepalma8083]

Great video as always Aaron!

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

$200 for the knife. Apparently I’m paying $150 for the design.

[@mistersmith3986]

Work Tuff Gear offers much better options at a much lower price point with REAL Kydex sheaths. So does ESEE 6. That SOG Pillar you have is another kick ass option too. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother ⚔️✝️

[@currahee556]

I DONT LIKE THAT KNIFE , ITS STUPID AND EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GET !! We love you Aaron!

[@giangdoan91]

Thanks for the review. That knife is way too expensive for what you are getting. it’s like an extra $50 because of the Spartan brand.

[@luckylarry5112]

1095 at 200 clams ... no thanks... Get a premium Bradford in s30v!

[@Mike-id8gu]

I personally don't care for their handles. Purchased one and after a little use it went into storage. Spartan should change these to mimic their Harsay handles.

[@craigm8884]

ya kabar or tops for the price but kabar all day cause its the same steel

[@OldPackMule]

$200!!!! Are you kidding?

[@MrFomhor]

I'll pass on this one, & stick with my Lionsteel T5.🤠

[@rudyduplooy217]

Not even close to a TOPS differential heat test for a fraction of the cost.

[@markfoo1303]

Budget friendly price ??? Mean what ??? Cheap or poor ?

[@michaelmetler6315]

SOG Strongarm SRK Way better choice

[@foreverjim5240]

Looks very similar to a Bradford knife

[@barrybueler3356]

I love the look of this blade if u ever wanna trade it let me know I’m game I have BHK spyderco Benchmade ZT kabar cold steel hogue Almar etc on and on Folding and fixed blades axes and hatchets machetes and tactical shovels. I’ll take it sheath as is.

[@playeah1]

No thanks

[@joshwebb4442]

I wear a large size glove and as a knife maker I have found that 5 inch handles tend to feel really large. As dumb as it sounds 4.75 inches is about perfect for a full size blade (to me)

[@sirsir9665]

I'm not paying $200 for 1095 steel. I've seen knives half that price with twice the quality. Go with Lionsteel's T5. Better looking and overall just better and less money.

[@woodsmanwhitesmith6928]

i liked it until i saw the price ! you can get a bk 10 or bk 7 for less than half the price

[@gideonstactical]

Woodsman Whitesmith right,!

[@johnfromscotland1050]

Sorry bud......it just doesn't float my boat, looks cheap, obviously the sheath is and for the price........ hell no, Becker all the way please. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@colelawton4901]

The sheath is better than the Becker sheath.

[@nuancolar7304]

I know a brand is out of my league when their "budget line" is still $200.

[@urbanjungle9600]

Becker BK2 aka beast for me!

[@grimreaper6042]

I can buy 2 Kabars and have money left over to take someone out to lunch!!!!! Keep the spartan it’s Kabar all the way for me 💀💀💀

[@UkrainianPaulie]

I served with both owners of Spartan Tactical. Two standup patriots. Ka Bar can'tcome close.

[@yamahansolo]

Mine came dull as fuq

[@thomasingle9983]

I buy US made only.

[@gideonstactical]

thomas ingle all shown are USA made

[@codynevins9013]

It is a good looking knife, but Spartans handles lean towards blocky when compared to a Pacific from Chris Reeve or any of the Bravo series from Bark River, and now especially versus the new 3D contoured handled ESEE knives. The sheath and price make it a no-go unfortunately.

[@k-9teamzagrebschoolfordogs68]

I love my Strongarm 100$ and it's beast

[@thorin693]

Way to much for 1095, I'll keep my Ontario sk-5 even with the crappie sheath, or my cold steel drop forged hunter.

[@jskrawz4611]

Way to expensive! For $195 USD it needs to be at least CPM-D2... If I wanted a 1095 blade, I would get an Esee-6 which has a longer blade and I don't like the look of the Spartan scales... Nice review... just not for me...

[@yamahansolo]

It's on Amazon way cheaper

[@amo757]

The new BK18 is a much better knife. Same steel, more ergonomic, better sheath, and only $80.

[@dolguldur4706]

I choose TOPS all day every day

[@WarGrrl3]

The fail w the snaps should not have happened however, if the snaps are 'lift the dot' snaps, they are made to be lifted in a VERY specific manner/angle. All pull the dots need to be handled carefully or they lose their tightness or fail completely. Just an fyi. Blessings. Btw, way overpriced

[@gideonstactical]

WarGrrl3 right on, they may have been but as you saw, they broke without much pressure. If these are “tactical” knives for soldiers and first responders those buttons would have failed easily if the knife was riding on molle or a belt and got snagged.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

Not worth $195 IMO.

[@gideonstactical]

Rising 888 Phoenix 333 agreed

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

@@gideonstactical For that amount of money you can get a Bark River knife with A2, 3V, CPM-154 etc.

[@argyle1812]

Man I wanted to like this but it looks like such a let down :(

[@colelawton4901]

The knife is only 130 bucks. 200 is not the going price.

[@gideonstactical]

They have dropped a lot since the video. I am sure low sales is part of it.

[@colelawton4901]

@@gideonstactical sometimes MSRP is higher than retail value too. Either way I would never spend 200 dollars on a 1095 knife. But in my opinion for 130 its a very good product. Mostly because of the sheaths locking device. You talked about the snap breaking but I never use those anyway, I tie 550 through the loop holes and scout carry. I always throw away all the garbage rigamarole that comes with knives anyway, always cheap plastic crap. But the thumb lock is what sets this one apart. Most people i know spend 100 bucks on a good knife and then spend 60 bucks custom ordering a kydex sheath for it (without a lock) because all knife manufacturers provide garbage sheaths. This one in my experience is on par with other 100 dollar knives but for 30 dollars more than those it comes with a very nice slim sheath with a thumb lock.

[@davidwatchesyoutube]

$200 knife and the snaps fail? Inexcusable...

[@dougvuillemot8670]

You probly shouldnt have tore the sheath out with your hands. Lol.

[@yossaauld1820]

I'll stay with my mora mate.

[@playeah1]

Hell no, price is wayyy too much not even worth it

[@XelaOso850]

This is cool but i like my bk-7 more!

[@butchhill5656]

I live here in North Carolina. We're Spartan blades is. based. They are just not affordable. When you can get something else just as good at a lower price. Becker ,Ka-Bar ,esee .tops and the list goes on and on and just as well made just as dependable and most guaranteed for life. Sorry to see a North Carolina company just so outrageous. They need to think a little more of the Common Man. This knife is not an economy knife. Name of the last a great review and a point well taken. If you want a knife with just a name on it. I hope they make something a little more friendly to the pocketbook later on

[@MrFroggy29]

Tout le monde semble énervé parce que Spartan Blades vend de l acier 1095 à 200 dollars, mais Esee le fait depuis longtemps!

[@kevinsmith9142]

This knife is way too expensive based on the poor quality of the sheath!

[@ravensixgearreview9077]

In my opinion spartan blades knives are overpriced, and not the best performer out there. The gold lines looks good but not the best.

[@baroneb5043]

Raven Six I have a Horkos.... THEY SUCK..!!!!

[@charlespangilinan6351]

I'd rather buy a Bastinelli.

[@theartofprepping]

Too expensive for me.... 😷👎