PMCI - March - 2020

90-degree cross guard of the original Fairbanks design for the
dagger purists of the world, I was happy to see the Applegate
influence of the Spartan Harsey cross guard. Not only does
intersect the handle at 90-degrees, it then flairs outward for
added protection of the hand.
In true Spartan Blades style, the new dagger offers a full
tang design ended in a “skull crusher” style point on the
pommel. The Les George design which featured a wider grip
indexing flats on the top and bottom of the rounded scales
and a deep flat center line of the integrally designed cross
guard. The new Harsey design not only has an independent
cross guard but a thinner, more rounded grip with true indexing
grip ground into each side. For those with smaller hands as
mine, the Harsey design fits more comfortable and offers more
control of the blade. Perhaps one of my favorite additions to
the new design is the Fairbairn – Sykes style flair at the pommel
is a great nod to the past while also aiding in blade retention
preventing the hand from slipping down the grip. That sort of
attention to detail and heritage is one of the many reasons I
have come to greatly respect this team of designers and blade
makers.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Retailing for US$390, the Spartan Harsey Dagger is already
selling extremely well in the short time it has hit the market.
Despite technically being a production knife, the quality and
care of hand grinding and assembling each one creates a truly
custom level blade. Options in PVD blade coating are flat black
and flat dark earth while the sheaths are offered in lined MOLLE
equipped nylon (Black, Coyote Tan, or MultiCam) or Kydex with
belt loop mounts (Black or Coyote Tan).
The company slogan for Spartan Blades is “Knives with
Intent”. It only takes one look at the designs and materials their
blades are made from to know this is 100% true. Although their
work could be in a museum of art, the blades are made for the
battle in field they proudly serve today. If one of their blades
does end up in a museum in the future, you can best bet, it will
be a military museum as part of the tools that helped defend
the freedom of those brave enough to fight for it.
The balance, quick handling and precision of the Spartan
Harsey Dagger makes it the perfect example of the iconic knife
design to carry on its legacy well into the future
of modern warfare. To find out more about the
Spartan Harsey Dagger and other great designs,
visit them at www.SpartanBladesUSA.com
Until next issue everyone, keep your blades
sharp and your minds deadly!
BLADES: SPARTAN HARSEY DAGGER