Spartan Blades USA. "THE HARSEY DIFENSA" A Full Review & Demonstration.

[@billharsey1270]

Joe, Thanks for taking a look at that knife and putting it through some good testing in a bunch of materials. No one asked but I did prototype that knife by hand including shaping the handles freehand in micarta. Yes my concepts always start with pencil and paper for initial concept before any steel is cut. If memory serves I have hand ground over 750 blades for Spartan too. The Spartan guys are a great team to work with. I'm lucky to work with them. Thank you again Joe! Ps. we will talk about that battoning thing later. 😁

[@JoeSteel1]

Mr.Harsey, I am honored to hear from you on my video. I Truly & whole heartedly adore your concepts & designs. the Balance, comfort & performance is testament to your talent as an iconic KnifeMaker/designer; and ofcourse of late to the outstanding work that Spartan Blades is putting out. I am so impressed at your career and list of accomplishments. My goal is to be able to experience as many of your designs as possible and share them on my channel; they are all Grail knives for me after all..LOL..I just completed your Kukri Video and I am going To be working on the Nesmuk next, which is one the best feeling handles I have ever griped...Would love to talk about Batoning one day...😜😂 Also We have to try and have you on Blade Talk with Scab & I one day..it would be an Epic event. Sincerely & with much appreciation, Joe

[@WardDorrity]

A good knife has a life of its own. When it's in your hands, you know.

[@JoeSteel1]

Agreed, good Analogy Friend

[@stefanklaus1652]

what an awesome knife Brother joe, your Review is just awesome, much love and Respect Brother

[@JoeSteel1]

That's awesome of you to say Stef. thanks so much, I appreciate you brother

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Great review Joe! Thats def a powerhouse right there!!

[@JoeSteel1]

No doubt! and thanks a lot Kratos

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

@@JoeSteel1 😉👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@blackhawkbushcraft]

Nice review. Love the Spartan Difensa! 👍 Excellent combat/utility blade! Spartan puts out some nice knives.

[@JoeSteel1]

Many Thanks, absolutely multiple purposes, does all well and looks good doing it

[@davidneal6920]

I see what you mean by Vibe Knife. Very cool 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@JoeSteel1]

Hahaha Yes its a Slang term that means so much in terms of blades, knives handles..ect..peace brother

[@byronkennedy7912]

Thanks for the review, Joe. No apologies here ... what's my answer to the question "If I can have only one knife to save my life / to have in battle" ... it's the Difensa (for me right now ... the S45VN version). Big Kudos to Spartan Blades. Great to see the Magnacut performing well.

[@JoeSteel1]

They are doing well, their pieces are fantastic

[@JR-5465]

Great Review Brother. I do love this knife and like you said it's a vibe knife it just feels like you would expect it in your hand. To answer what you said on Instagram yes I do have one actually, I have two, one in S45VN and one in Magnacut. Normally I only get one knife of any model unless I really like the model then I might get another one in a different steel. I bet you got a better deal than I did lol. Great job on the review and of course perfect videography and Photos.

[@JoeSteel1]

JR you are my knife God...LOL...the Magna cut is definitely worth the purchase it really brings the knife to a new level of amazing. Vibe Knife indeed!!! And always Thank you for pointing out & noticing the quality & detail I put into my reviews...Im feeling very under appreciated for the work & expertise I put into my videos these days 😜😂 ..bless ya brother..

[@balaklava6420]

Sweet blade, great review.

[@JoeSteel1]

Much appreciated, thanks for joining in...

[@drunkdadhomealone797]

I like that a lot. Great demo dude. Thanks

[@JoeSteel1]

Many thanks Daddio enjoy a beer on me...🤪😆😆

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Can't wait to see what you think of the design

[@JoeSteel1]

Oh man Brother, it's one of those knives, well seriously Harsey knives in general, it's a very easy knife to like...just presses all the right buttons

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

@@JoeSteel1 I thought you would like it! Mr Bill actually hit me up today.. man I wish we could get him on Blade talk

[@Captain-Electro]

Excellent looking blade. That would go good on my magazine pouch/ molle gear.

[@JoeSteel1]

Would go well, good to see ya Cap, hope all is well, thanks for stopping by my friend

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Thats a badass knife!

[@JoeSteel1]

HooooRaaa my man absolutely

[@rickied1418]

Finally, someone has done a review of the Spartan harsey defense in magna cut. Thank you so much. That was a great review. I just have one question. Is the handle color black ?it looks like it is,

[@JoeSteel1]

Many thanks, no its a green/Tan Handle

[@jonathankwok2581]

Awesome review! One of the few online videos that shows the new Difensa in Magnacut model in actual use. BTW, is the spine rounded or is it sharp / squared off enough to strike a ferro rod? Thanks for your your feedback on this legendary knife!

[@JoeSteel1]

Many kind thanks, was a pleasure, the edge is more rounded, you may be able to strike a rod if you really angle it right, if that's why you ask, but have not tried,

[@jonathankwok2581]

@@JoeSteel1 Really appreciate your honest feedback and review! Great work!!

[@rickied1418]

I meant to ask in my other comment .does it have a sharp spine? Will it strike a feral rod?

[@JoeSteel1]

It was a 90° angle spine, sharp enough to strike a rod...well but not great like a much more acute spine of a bush craft knife

[@Altogolik]

I'm thinking of taking it as a kitchen knife.

[@JoeSteel1]

@Altogolik Hey, why not, it's got the pvd coating and MAGNACUT will be excellent corrosion resistant and hold an edge cutting food forever..😄 but profile may not be good for dicing cuts

[@TrentCostello-s4h]

I want the spartan ronin shinto personally but that one is koo too

[@JoeSteel1]

The Shinto is Freaking Gorgeous 😍

i would love to see the ronin shinto

[@JoeSteel1]

I'll put a request in. after im done with my other 2 Spartans ..im sure it will be amazing

[@tundra.runner]

A TRC is €70 to €80 cheaper and at Lionsteel, you get two for the price of one.

[@JoeSteel1]

As a consumer you can and should find a deal that works for you, depending on the fit and quality you look for, need or is sufficient for you. but always put all factors into account before discounting an item's validity

[@tundra.runner]

@@JoeSteel1 It's true that "made in USA" already costs half the price. 😐

[@jeremiahjenkins9221]

TRC M1-SL along with the Difensa are my two holy grail fixies. Along with a CRK Pacific but i'll find a unicorn before i find one of thaoe 😅​@tundra.runner