Truly USA Made! - Spartan Harsey Folder 3.25"

[@metal_complex]

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[@Colt-4570]

Got a full size Harsey in S45VN used about 9 months ago and really like it. It's built like a tank! It is big. I've got large hands and I could easily get another finger on the frame, (If I had an extra finger). Not a thin slicey blade, but it is sharp and it cuts things.

[@myvids3115]

„Seasoned Veteran enthusiast“ … your great emphasis on that made my day. Thanks MC 👍

[@stickyedge7113]

I'm more interested in knives like this lately. Well made folders with pb washers have such a nice feel. The biggest issue I have with spartan knives are the plunge grinds. Not that adding a sharpening choil would be difficult but you shouldn't have to at that price. Just looks sloppy the way it's done

[@kintrap5376]

My full size is hands down my favorite knife I own. If I get my hands on a AD-20 someday, that might change. But today, the Harsey wins

[@stevesweeney7892]

Of Course You, Nick, David C Anderson, the other guy when his wife is at work and.. continue with our favorites.....we Love you all💙 Stay Sharp 🇺🇸 Sgt. Steve (Ret.)

[@CDS.26]

I love it when knife companies include a little tab in the recess for the clip on the unused side, I wish all companies have a recess for the clip and the little tab.

[@gaberoo9099]

Beautiful. Thanks for review. Great points made.

[@jguet9482]

I own several Spartans including this one. And yes I do use and carry it when I want to carry a smaller knife.

[@crushed2death]

I got one of these from the Spartan table at NYCKS and ive needed more since then. I have the big one now and it is so nice.

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Ive always liked that design. Id prefer a 3.5" or larger blade size for it though. The design just lends itself to larger, heavier duty tasks imo. I certainly wouldnt pass on it as is though. Thats a handsome knife! Great review as always. Thanks!

[@everydaybladesinc]

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[@hafertr1235]

I got the DLT exclusive Spartan Harsey Folder - Warthog 4.875" love it, Spartan deserve more love they're definitely Chris reeve and Hinderer level and quality.

[@everydaybladesinc]

I agree. The fit an finish should be perfect for that price point. It should be pretty easy to knock that high point down

[@lukehendrickson3669]

Sweet looking blade dude! I was v amused by all the nitpicking and rly appreciated it, too.

[@baloneylorddonkeyhammer2273]

Love the Spartan Blades Harsey. And the guys at Spartan Blades are awesome next lvl customer service. Only company I can compare them to is protech and honestly protech is the best in the business when it comes to customer service.

[@blade-thug6118]

Agreed. I have the full sized Harsey and love it. It was a little stiff at first but after a hundred openings or so it is now smooth is butter.

[@sambo78253]

Do you know if they replace blades?

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

The full size SHF is one of my favorite knives. It had some pretty bad fit and finish issues at first, which seems to be a thing with Spartan. But the issues were easy enough to work out and smooth out. Also, they must do really well with their heat treat. I have used the hell out of that knife and still have a great working edge with nothing more than stropping a few times.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

What’s your experience with customer service? I heard it was pretty good

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

@@f4t4lity0r4 I didn't contact them. The filler tab was raised, but putting some folded up plumbers tape under one side made it flush. There was a bur on the lockbar that was rubbing the blade that required some filing and the blade came off center. All easily fixable, but sloppy mistakes for a knife in this tier.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

@@GLOCKsh00ter24 agree

[@wmcutlery54]

Do you ever review handmade fixed blades?

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

I’ve wanted one of either these or the full-size harseys for a long time now. This, xm18, sng and an arius are on the list of high end users I’ll eventually buy

[@oaktreeedc]

Love my full size SHF. Waiting for my second one to get here! 👍🏼

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I love that Harsey, I want to save and get one of the special ones like the plague doctor. They oook so good. I want the big boy though. I wouldn’t mind getting it re-ground to make it a tad thinker behind the edge though. I think a good hollow would be perfect for if.

[@gaberoo9099]

Yeah, that Plague Doctor model looks wicked.

[@beedeviled1896]

Just joined up and what a video to start. Love the shape and blade. Super cool!

[@metal_complex]

😁

[@onewade1974]

I've been wanting to get a themed SHF but have been waiting on your video.

[@keepitsimple610]

I have the Plague doctor and the St. Michael SHF Harsey. Had to have them 👍

[@sueschen1]

I have this knife and sent it to John @ BGM Knives. He did a hollow grind and added a sharpening choil. It's now fantastic!

[@Wolverine-hj2cd]

I have one on the way and was thinking about a regrind. How much did that run you?

[@artemgurevich4000]

It’s literally my top 3 manual folder rotation XM24 Bowie, large sebenza bog oak, and blacked out 3.95 SHF

[@scottyh.6992]

I like the looks of this knife. I do wish it had a sharpening choil though, It would make the knife look much better.

[@josef6184]

Nice knive, but having no lock bar and a too wide milled groove in my opinion is a no go. This is 2023, and there are other ways then milling for that grove.

[@lalaboiz]

I work in a supermarket, i use the cf exclusive seb 31 insingo everyday throwing stock to shelves.

[@leodegas7731]

Love the knife. $400 plus is really good for a knife you would not be afraid to use. As you were speaking of glove use with knife, i was thinking that you could wear a thin work clove to demonstrate. Or do you think that's too much? Just thinking. 🤔 Thanks for your reviews. The newbie 🦁

[@MosMatically]

Love the Harsey. They are so hard to get

[@blade-thug6118]

The theme ones are super hard to get. They sell out in less than a few minutes.

[@TheDmil]

Picked up the watch works edition..my filler tab looks just like yours..also go to the website and it's like that in their site photos..

[@willblake72]

I've got 3 Harseys, two little guys and a full size, and they all have that slight angle to the filler tab. Doesn't really bother me but also is something I noticed right away and just figured it was a normal thing for these. To me, this is interchangeable with my small Sebenzas in terms of use, and they're nearly identical in dimensions. I tend to grab the CRK if I want something that looks nicer or this if I want something a bit more flashy, especially the plague doctor.

[@manofgod6250]

If you still have this, I'm interested in buying it!

[@theSIGsation]

I'm thinking about grabbing it, since 3.25 - 3.35 is my sweet spot. But, I might hold out for a 3.5 inch, or I might cop in like an hour from now since I keep missing out on the firetacs.

[@kevinlavery6194]

There are firetacs available right now on the Hinderer website.

[@andrewoperacz7427]

I know it has nothing to do with this knife. And I’m totally kidding when I say this. I curse you for ever showing that dang Kizer drop bear!!!! It’s all I’ve thought about!! I’ve searched all over. And it’s always sold out. I’m subscribed to so many knife pages and to notify me when it’s back in stock. Haha. It’s such am amazing looking knife. Rant over. Lol.

[@randallkelley3599]

I think the Bugout in Ti. is da bomb. But for almost the same price I can get a Hinderer/CRK?

[@artemgurevich4000]

And I agree with you about xm 18 3 inch btw. Do you want me to send you a Hinderer Firetac or have you already reviewed it in the past?

[@CW_Filmz]

Cool knife made in a even cooler place.

[@t_mac010]

🇺🇸🤘

[@Averitt13]

I’ve always wondered why they left off a sharpening choil

[@Hungrybird474]

Now that’s a nice looking knife 👍👍. I really don’t like liner locking knives and think they’re prone to fail but I really don’t abuse them like that . I pick up a hatchett or the right tool for the job . Ontario Rat went up to $35 . Do you guys think it’s still a deal ?

[@artemgurevich4000]

Dude every time you unbox or review something I think why haven’t you reviewed this yet and I see your review of it- literally I was thinking this is a better sebenza I have the blacked out 3.95 inch version and it’s really an improved sebenza

[@danielohara3454]

I have a few fit and fitness issues on my full size SHF. I feel a little bummed about it.

[@chunkycut3376]

It’s the lack of a sharpening choil (don’t want to dremel) and no deep carry pocket clip (because that’s what I want from this knife) that prevents me from getting the full size shf.

[@spicydragon3881]

This is absolutely beautiful and looks like its built like a tank. Now I might catch flack for this, but the blade shape looks almost EXACTLY like my Bestech Swordfish in S35VN (which I love btw). I know there is no comparison as far as build quality between the two. This is more than I would typically spend as my knives see some regular use and I really don't have any 'show knives', with what this costs I feel thats what this would become.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

Trust me, as someone who regularly carries and uses an umnumzaan, you’ll feel good using something that you know was made very well to extremely high standards. It also feels good to support the home team. Assuming you’re from the US.

[@metal_complex]

I buy cheap knives and expensive knives. Some of my expensive knives are a lot better than my cheap knives, and some are about the same. The one thing that will absolutely, 100% of the time get me to open my wallet (even if I can get the same quality for half the price) is if the knife is made in the USA. Easy decision.

[@spicydragon3881]

@@metal_complex I agree, I'm always willing to pay more for a USA made knife. The most I've spent so far was on my Para 2, I have yet to take a $300+ plunge

[@mitchwells4990]

Nick's content is wonderful I just can't handle his voice that being said his content is so wonderful I still watch his s*** channel and I am subscribed

[@Noah-vm4ib]

Full sized S45VN is basically perfect.

[@everydaybladesinc]

I’m with you on the blade finish I just got the magnacut Mcnees 3.5 and the blade is rough stonewashed. Womp womp. Fail.

[@jamesmcnitt6860]

I love Spartan knives. Unfortunately, all of my SHF knives have pivot lash. I was really surprised that yours doesn’t. Been thinking about sending mine all in or not. Any suggestions or what to do to fix the pivot lash?

[@tacomn]

Spartan customer service is the best I have ever seen. Hell they pushed me to send it in. I have the worst luck in the world sometimes so I actually had to send it in one after the other as there were new issues... But totally worth it because they both are perfect now. Like much better than a seby or a hinder or a strider but all rolled up into one.

[@jlogue751]

Which knives are kinda or partly made in the USA? That I would like to know. Do a video on that please.

[@felixh2786]

Guy's a bit of a blow-hard. If it has "Made in USA" on it's basically at least 95% made in the US. It's a fairly tightly controlled label. You can look up the FTC's requirements online.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

Olamic cutlery has a lot of their parts made in Italy and then they are assembled and customized in California as far as I am aware. Not really aware of any American brands that claim American made and have parts or the whole of their knives made overseas. Except for Jake Hoback Knives (yikes). 100% American brands are CRK, Hinderer, tactile, Protech, toor, TRM, microtech (except for socom bravo) etc. probably forgot a couple.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

And Medford

[@jlogue751]

@@f4t4lity0r4 Medford’s are made right here in Phoenix Arizona where I live

[@f4t4lity0r4]

@@jlogue751 yeah I want to get down there to the shop.

[@brianbrennan5416]

So I have one of these and mine does sit flush on the filler tab. I think the one your holding just might be a lemon.

[@HeyItsCoates]

The blade shape gives me a lot of Les George vibes, blade looks very VECP-ish.

[@artemgurevich4000]

Filler tab is fine on two of mine bigger guys

[@kingtaj]

That little lip on the screw hole under the filler tab says a lot. It's the difference between true masters at fit n finish vs uhhh... Non-masters

[@catharticedc]

I have a LNIB one of these available.. just an FYI

[@ericsimon1630]

I was able to snag a Plague Doctor last month, but I think that it is too big for my edc. So, this little guy may be just what the Doctor ordered.

[@ericsimon1630]

yep. Ordered the 3.25" Warthog this morning. Your fault ! :-)

[@rabbivj]

Yeah out of the 2 I own I wish the knife had a sharpening choil…

[@matthewsanborn9904]

I love mine.

[@RJxMacReady]

I’ve always wanted one, but can’t get past the lack of a sharpening choil

[@natewilder1868]

Slightly off topic but not… any chance we will be blessed with another episode of “Metal Shabazz” or “Nick Complex”? Love the channel Sir. keep up the great work.

[@everydaybladesinc]

You can’t be great with less than T8. There’s your new merch shirt Complex.

[@DaDirtyBoyz187]

Metal complex is f*cking legendary 🤙🏽

[@jessem18769]

That’s a mighty fine Harsey and tbh I’m now going to save up for one an hopefully it’s available?! 😂😂

[@CAJUNAFOL]

I don’t know why but this one reminds me more of a CRK than a Hinderer.

[@darryljuice9058]

How comparable would this be to the zt 0450?

[@chadfleming2199]

I've got both (0450CF and SHF 3.25). The ZT has thinner blade stock and is a little "slicier". The ZT's handle is a smidge longer, so if you have bigger hands, your pinky may be a little more comfy. The SHF has some pretty aggressive jimping, for light use it will not be as comfortable as the ZT. The SHF is made for harder use and that jimping will come in handy for tighter grip situations and will lock into hand easier. Blade length is the same, except the ZT has a sharpening choil, so the cutting edge on the ZT is a little shorter. The ZT has the flipper tab which, when open, will keep you from riding too far forward. The ZT is S35VN, so the steel isn't quite as tough as the SHF, but probably won't really notice. Two great knives, just made for different intensities.

[@chunkycut3376]

To add to Chad’s comments, the zt can be had discounted decently right now.

[@darryljuice9058]

@@chadfleming2199 thanks! That’s precisely what I needed to know. I’ve got bigger hands and I also like a thinner blade.

[@michiganfancyman7410]

My only problem is as a user the blade is brittle . One broke falling off a tailgate. I ground that down then it broke cutting a zip-tie . Sure they look great , but for everyday use I would gladly pass .

[@templarterry594]

Dont hate me MC, but this is to me what i think it would look like if rick hinderer made the benchmade bugout

[@GabrielDeMfromNY]

Every blade he compared it to was cheaper and better (except the Bugout😂)

[@the_knife_degenerate]

I have the sexy blue babe version. It’s quite an awesome blade

[@artemgurevich4000]

PVD coated

[@pouterbuttercup9665]

Anyone else ever get caught up in bidding on a knife and ended up paying way to much? I ended up paying $150 to much...ughhh. lol

[@lukehendrickson3669]

That happened with a Half Face Blades kitchen knife on eBay... 😭

[@f4t4lity0r4]

I find it waaaaay less painful to join a bst group for the manufacturer or just the manufacturers main group on Facebook. People are much less likely to price gouge and scams are very very rare. There’s also a lot of fun people in the groups.

[@quinnmurdock3259]

Those went fast. Sold out already. Lol. Darn.

[@f4t4lity0r4]

Knifecenter has them as of April 26 4:37 pst

[@ryansmock2717]

Sad we have say "Truly USA Made" Wish we could Hoback...I mean go back to when I trusted OEMs

[@Messercheck]

No steel lockbar insert? thats the biggest dealbreaker, for that price. I go rather with CRK in this Price range. Becouse over Time u will rubb the Titanium down and the lock not works probably anymore

[@mitchbartel1702]

Definitely all sold out brosef

[@metal_complex]

Now they are 😉

[@f4t4lity0r4]

Knifecenter

[@Strow1stofHisName]

The full size is to big these are to small. Where is the 3.5”? I’m talking to you Spartan

[@jamesd4013]

Nice knife.....$400 seems a bit high. Also, out of stock

[@alexstrouse6333]

You talk about Spartan knives like they are above Spyderco, Benchmade, ZT etc, but then they come with issues. If each Spartan Harsey knife is meticulously made, more hands get involved, made in small batches, then we shouldn't see any basic amateur issues like the filler tab not sitting flush. I think you are contradicting yourself when you say they are above other mass produced USA made companies that make thousands of knives that you expect issues from, but Spartan Blades dropped the ball on a filler tab.

[@BigHammerz]

They intentionally left the filler tab like that to serve as a lockwasher like tension to keep screw tight.

[@Benroe-yz1nz]

I've been to their shop. They repaired a cold steel for me. They have 3 or 4 guys hand fitting each knife. Truly great little place.

[@bradyblackburn7877]

That's one of the sexist things I've ever seen, and I had the Farrah Fawcett poster as a kid, so I know sexy 😂

[@geraldrice8012]

I like the fact that it doesn’t have a sharpening choil , those are for guys that need a guided sharpening system.

[@jdisdetermined]

I still get smiles without a choil sharpening freehand. I found it easier to avoid on guided sharpeners. The transition on this blade is just bad, almost really bad considering the price tag.

[@geraldrice8012]

@@jdisdetermined I’m guessing Bill Harsey didn’t add a sharpening choil on purpose, can’t see him just overlooking something like that. I guess you can always add one yourself if you want to.

[@therealjohndoe3862]

Oh, awesome. Another "out of stock" knife....

[@metal_complex]

No, you're just not looking. Knifecenter has them in stock. Don't be lazy.

[@ToxicityAssured]

When CRK was teaching them how to make a knife, the Harsey crew must have tuned out when learning how CRK makes some of the BEST sharpening choils ever. What the hell is that ugly transition about? Think how ugly it will look after years of sharpening.

[@chrisrivers8033]

You can never please Mickey Mouse; he'll always find something to complain about.

[@matthewnola7241]

First

[@howiedogy]

Why is so pricey and a junk us made.. why they even made such junky knife.

[@stevesweeney7892]

DLTTrading Spyderco Exclusive today. PURPLE Cu- Wear

[@Cahwai]

i would buy one IDEALLY if i didn’t just buy a protech exclusive…

[@stevesweeney7892]

@@Cahwai I would have bought 2 but I bought a used AWD Van!

[@Cahwai]

@@stevesweeney7892 Yea that’d do you out of funding real quick