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KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition, the sheath and box show some minor signs of time
* Commercially available: Discontinued and company no longer operating
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present, with some signs of time
* Scabbard: Present, with some signs of time.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Tactical/Collection

Type of production: industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: full tang, stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 61/62HRC
Blade finish: Stonewashed
Handle: G10
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 200mm.
Balance: set back 2cm. from the lower guard branch
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: leather, with vertical belt loop
Packaging: cardboard box with Fantoni logos, warranty certificate with technical specifications
Notes: Design by W. Harsey - knife previously purchased, from private collection

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

Intended use: Collection / Fighter

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: Dark Earth PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade length: 140mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total length: 276mm.
Balancing: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 335g.
Sheath: Nylon thigh, M.O.L.L.E.compatible
Notes: New 2018 version - Guarantee and authenticity certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Purpose: Collection / Fighter

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: Black PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total Length: 315mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 363g.
Sheath: Nylon thongs, compatible M.O.L.L.E.
Notes: New Version 2017 - Warranty and Authenticity Certificates - Design by William W. Harsey

Purpose: Collection / Fighter

Type of production: semi-industrial
Country of production: Boise - Idaho - USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S35VN at 55 / 57HRC
Surface treatment: Dark Earth PVD
Handle: Black Canvas Micarta
Blade Length: 180mm.
Blade thickness: 5.58mm.
Total Length: 315mm.
Balance: on the lower guard branch
Weight: 363g.
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

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61-62HRC
Blade treatment: Black PVD
Production Lama: Italy
Handle: Micarta type Loveless
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Closed Length: -
Overall length: 200mm.
Balancing: backward to 2 cm. the branch of the lower guard
Weight: 124g.
Closed: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Kydex with Tech Lock
Notes: Design by W. HARSEY

Intended use: Tactical / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Blade: CPM-S35VN stainless steel 61-62HRC
Blade treatment: Stone Washed
Country of production: Italy
Handle: Black G10
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade Thickness: 4mm.
Overall length: 200mm.
Balancing: backward to 2 cm. the branch of the lower guard
Weight: 124g.
Sheath: Leather
Notes: Design by W. HARSEY

Destinazione d'uso: Tattico/Collezione

Tipo di produzione: industriale
Lama: in acciaio inox CPM-S35VN a 61-62HRC
Trattamento Lama: Stone Washed
Produzione Lama: Italia
Manicatura: Micarta tipo Loveless
Lunghezza lama: 90mm.
Spessore della lama: 4mm.
Lunghezza chiuso: -
Lunghezza totale: 200mm.
Bilanciatura: arretrata a 2 cm. dal ramo di guardia inferiore
Peso: 124g.
Chiusura: -
Clip: -
Fodero: in Kydex, con attacco tipo Tek-Lok
Note: Design by W. Harsey

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.