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In 1943 a battle was fought between the U.S. and Canadian First Special Service Force and German troops in Italy. Known as the Battle of Monte la Difensa, the courageous performance of the U.S. and Canadian forces on this occasion was essential to the final Allied victory in Italy.

When Canadian Special Forces commissioned Spartan Blades and master cutler William Harsey to produce a blade for them, we knew we wanted to create something special. Our goal was to create a knife that would serve the Special Forces for years to come, both in the northern woods of their homeland and in missions around the world. The result was the Spartan Harsey Difensa, named after the infamous and hard-fought victory achieved through cooperation between Canadian and U.S. forces.

The name refers to the excellent use of this custom tactical knife in the field and on the battlefield. The spearhead profile of this handcrafted knife is flat, with a tapered top edge that provides excellent tip strength, balanced penetration, and cutting power.

The full tang and handle of the Spartan Harsey Difensa allow for neutral balance in the user's hand. Combined with the ergonomic Micarta canvas handle, modified from our Model II, with no rear joints, this custom combat knife provides the griper with a comfortable and secure grip in both dry and wet conditions.

After more than 40 years of service in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey founded Spartan Blades LLC in North Carolina. Curtis, who had already been designing and drawing knives for his friends in the Special Forces for years, and Mark, who had always been involved in military and tactical equipment when he served in the "Green Berets," decide to combine their skills and passion with the goal of building innovative and functional knives using the highest quality materials and made entirely in the United States.

Intended Use: Tactical/Military

Production Type: Mid Tech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S45VN 59/61HRC
Blade Finish: PVD Tungsten DLC Flat Black
Handle: Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 159mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Total length: 295mm.
Balance: on the guard branch
Weight: 325g.
Sheath: thermoformed Kydex.
Packaging: cardboard box with Spartan Blades logos
Notes: Design by William Harsey

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available No, craftsman passed away in 1991.
* Sharpening: Factory original
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Packaging: Gift box marked "Coltelleria Lorenzi, via Montenapoleone, Milano"
* Scabbard: Leather, handcrafted, original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory


Intended use: hunting / collection

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of production: USA
Blade: D2 steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: deer Sambar, brass guard and pommel engraved by "J.S."
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 273mm.
Weight: 340g.
Sheath: handcrafted, leather, for vertical carrying on belt
Packaging:Gift box marked "Coltelleria Lorenzi, via Montenapoleone, Milano," certificate of guarantee 
Notes:1989 specimen designed and made entirely by hand by cutlery legend Jimmy Lile, famous to most for "inventing" and designing Rambo's knives, who died in 1991 - Previously purchased knife, from a private collection, like new.

Intended use: Outdoor

Type of production: Semi-Industrial
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-3V steel
Blade treatment: satin finish
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 145mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 270mm.
Balancing: advanced
Weight: 194g.
Sheath: In leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with Bark River logos
Note: -

Intended use: Hard Utility / Survival

Type of production: industrial seeds
Country of production: USA
Blade: CPM-154CM stainless steel 58 / 60HRC with cryogenic treatment
Blade finish: tumbled
Handle: micarta
Blade length: 147mm.
Blade thickness: 5mm.
Total length: 273mm.
Balancing: coinciding with the lower guard branch
Weight: 931g.
Sheath: in thermoformed kydex with 360 ° rotating steel clips
Notes: Design by Tom Brown - used in the film The Hunted with Benicio Del Toro

Purpose of use: Collection / Utility

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 292mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 329g.
Sheath: Nylon thongs, compatible M.O.L.L.E.
Notes: New Version 2017 - Warranty and Authenticity Certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Purpose of use: Collection / Utility

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 292mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 329g.
Sheath: Nylon thongs, compatible M.O.L.L.E.
Notes: New Version 2017 - Warranty and Authenticity Certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Purpose of use: Collection / Utility

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 150mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 292mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 329g.
Sheath: Nylon thongs, compatible M.O.L.L.E.
Notes: New Version 2017 - Warranty and Authenticity Certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Destinazione d'uso: Tattico/Collezione

Tipo di produzione: Custom
Produzione Lama: Usa
Lama: In acciaio D2
Trattamento Lama: black
Manicatura: paracord desert
Lunghezza lama: 150mm.
Spessore lama: 7mm.
Lunghezza totale: 280mm.
Bilanciatura: sul ramo di guardia
Peso: 438g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in kydex
Confezione: astuccio in nylon, con chiusura a zip e loghi Medford
Note: disegnato e costruito da Greg Medford

Winner of "American year knife" to Blade Show 2007.

The Pacific, born of the fruitful collaboration between Reeve and HARSEY is the civilian version of the model Green Beret created to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of "the 1st Special Forces Group" department that has operated in Asia and the Pacific; the name of the knife derives the operating environment of the department.

Intended use: Fighter / Utility Light
Type of production: semi-industrial
Blade: full tang CPM-S35VN Steel 55 / 57HRC with GunKote finish
Country of production: Idaho - USA
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 150mm.
Blade Thickness: 5.8mm.
Overall length: 315mm.
Balance: on the lower part of the guard
Weight: 336g.
Sheath: Nylon, made in USA, with leg attacks and Type M.O.L.L.E.
Notes: Certificate of guarantee and authenticity

Spartan Blades - HARSEY Model II - Green Canvas Micarta - Knife

Intended use: Tactical / Military

Production Type: Semi-Industrial
Production Lama USA
Blade: stainless steel CPM-S35VN 59 / 60HRC
Treatment Lama: Black SpartaCoat
Handle: Canvas Micarta with 3D machining
Blade length: 155mm.
Blade thickness: 4.8mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 292mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 327g.
Closing: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Nylon, with attacks SPRINGS
Packaging: -
Notes: Design by William HARSEY Jr.