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Thanks for the awesome review MC!!! This is by far one of my favorite tools. When it comes to good people, good designs, good quality, integrity, and warranty, I think Spartan does some of the best work out there!!! Seriously good people that are vastly underrated in todays market! -CuttingEdgeGear
I just found in stock ordered the 2021 Watch Works version and they have a couple others in stock I'm going to get next. I absolutely love the art on these knives!
I love my Spartan Harsey Plague Doctor in s45vn! It takes a while to break in but now that mine is breaking in it is as smooth as my large sebenza 31 and that is incredible! I love what Spartan is doing with these! Excellence in execution!
Do you still have it? Did it break in? I got the full size s45vn plague doctor and love the looks but it is super gritty. Like I’m grinding metal trying to close it. I have a 10 day return window and considering sending it back
Ordered a blue oculus model in s45vn. Can't wait to get it. Edit: Got it a couple of days ago and wow! Blown away. The level of detail on the scales is amazing. The action is very sebenza-like. Fits my hand like a glove. Over the moon ecstatic with it.
Yeah that would be insulting to this knife to pair it up with something like a Bersa... That would be like Mila Kunis hooking up with Jonah Hill or something. Just... No. If you’re gonna carry something like a Bersa, then you should probably stick with something like a Gerber, Schrade, or M-Tech. MAYBE something like a cheap CRKT or one of Kershaw’s Chinese offerings. Hell, maybe even Spyderco’s Chinese made budget brand, Byrd. But you can’t carry a Bersa, SCCY, or a Hi-Point alongside a Benchmade, Spyderco, or ZT. Let alone something like a nice Microtech, Chris Reeve, or Hinderer. It’s sacrilege!!
@@evanacey1414 I have enough options for ccw. The bersa is mostly for my fiancée and sister to get comfortable with shooting something with more kick than a .22lr. And not scaring them away from actually learning.
@@evanacey1414 let's give the Bersa a little justice. How about a bersa and a gas station karambit?? But not a spartan! That is at the least a kimber or sig.
I can’t believe that the hinderer eklipse went with T6 heads. The screw heads are big enough to take an 8 but they went 6. It makes it hard to use my copper screws. The hex on the xm-18 works way better.
It seems all the high end knifes are hard to break in. My Medford Proxima was, the Hinderer xm-18 I had was, and I hear the Reeve knifes can be , and the Spartan is also.
Notorious means famous in a bad way lol. Hopefully this knife is famous in a good way! Good review. This is a really incredible knife. I’m surprised this knife is not more popular.
Actually, that word's base definition means "widely known". But ya, by secondary definition, it definitely is used when someone is trying to say something is well known for a negative trait. It can be used both ways 😉👍
Cutting edge gear is my boy. He introduced me to this community. I think he works for pro tech now.. Hope you are doing well Matt. It is your old friend the emergency room nurse! Congrats on the USC graduation!
I'm pretty close to working out a deal/trade for the Black DLC model (without any logos or graphics) and I'm stoked!! I knew you'd have a. video on this one. Great overview/review!!🤘🏼
I want one super bad. My biggest gripe with all these high end blades is that they don’t have a 90 degree spine so I have to get creative when using them for bushcraft
This is an old vid but just to clarify, you can call them w custom requests. They were super accommodating and cool to talk to I ordered mine w the limited run nautical engraving scene but w no anodizing
Nice knife, you are right about lots of different options, some really cool scale designs. $525 is expensive but quality usually is. I'd like to see it with a deep carry clip. Thanks for the vids MC.
Tom Smith sebenza is more slicey and has more history. Also carries better in the pocket and slimmer. The harsey has a better heat treat with better edge retention and strength. Better ergonomics and stronger build. It’s kinda like a minimalist vs overbuild s35 Framelock on every level. I own a couple of both and lean slightly towards the harsey. I like Spartans spa treatment and warranty more as well although both are stellar!
Gg Dd it’s thicker than the sebenza for sure. But it’s a very practical and usable edge. Still hair shaves, great cardboard slicer, robust for hard and tough materials. Sebenza is still more slicey, but I haven’t had anything that this harsey couldn’t cut effectively
Just got one of these and the detent is so tight I can't even open it with one hand. Really disappointed that a knife so expensive doesn't even work out of the box.
@Marcquise White no you’re talking about an over travel insert the lock bar insert isn’t necessary as long as the titanium is hardened and the geometry is done right which the harsey is.
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Thanks for the awesome review MC!!! This is by far one of my favorite tools. When it comes to good people, good designs, good quality, integrity, and warranty, I think Spartan does some of the best work out there!!! Seriously good people that are vastly underrated in todays market! -CuttingEdgeGear
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I like the knife, but that CuttingEdgeGear printing on the lock side scale is a little obnoxious. It would look a lot better without it.
Well that was done specifically for him. The knife doesnt come like that lol.
I just found in stock ordered the 2021 Watch Works version and they have a couple others in stock I'm going to get next. I absolutely love the art on these knives!
So THIS is what an XM-18 and a Sebenza (or maybe an Inkosi?) love child looks like!! NIIIIICE!!!!
I love my Spartan Harsey Plague Doctor in s45vn! It takes a while to break in but now that mine is breaking in it is as smooth as my large sebenza 31 and that is incredible! I love what Spartan is doing with these! Excellence in execution!
How is the plague doctor in person? I got put on the wait list for one.
Do you still have it? Did it break in? I got the full size s45vn plague doctor and love the looks but it is super gritty. Like I’m grinding metal trying to close it. I have a 10 day return window and considering sending it back
Ordered a blue oculus model in s45vn. Can't wait to get it.
Edit: Got it a couple of days ago and wow! Blown away. The level of detail on the scales is amazing.
The action is very sebenza-like. Fits my hand like a glove. Over the moon ecstatic with it.
This would match my black and gold Bersa .380😂. (It costs more than the gun .)
Yeah that would be insulting to this knife to pair it up with something like a Bersa... That would be like Mila Kunis hooking up with Jonah Hill or something. Just... No. If you’re gonna carry something like a Bersa, then you should probably stick with something like a Gerber, Schrade, or M-Tech. MAYBE something like a cheap CRKT or one of Kershaw’s Chinese offerings. Hell, maybe even Spyderco’s Chinese made budget brand, Byrd. But you can’t carry a Bersa, SCCY, or a Hi-Point alongside a Benchmade, Spyderco, or ZT. Let alone something like a nice Microtech, Chris Reeve, or Hinderer. It’s sacrilege!!
@@evanacey1414 I have enough options for ccw. The bersa is mostly for my fiancée and sister to get comfortable with shooting something with more kick than a .22lr. And not scaring them away from actually learning.
A bersa and maybe a Gerber?? Jk
@@evanacey1414 let's give the Bersa a little justice. How about a bersa and a gas station karambit?? But not a spartan! That is at the least a kimber or sig.
I’ve gotta try out a Spartan one of these days. Cool review!
I can’t believe that the hinderer eklipse went with T6 heads. The screw heads are big enough to take an 8 but they went 6. It makes it hard to use my copper screws. The hex on the xm-18 works way better.
I just got mine and it's not broken in at all. Woof my thumb is worn the fuck out
It seems all the high end knifes are hard to break in. My Medford Proxima was, the Hinderer xm-18 I had was, and I hear the Reeve knifes can be , and the Spartan is also.
Thanks for yet another superb review. I’d love to see a vs video with this against the XM18. Anything in the pipeline?
They should have put gold hardware
I like this guy, except for the spartan helmet in the middle of the handle
Just got my order in for one of these a dlt exclusive warthog model super excited
How do you like it in person? I want to get one
Notorious means famous in a bad way lol. Hopefully this knife is famous in a good way! Good review. This is a really incredible knife. I’m surprised this knife is not more popular.
Actually, that word's base definition means "widely known". But ya, by secondary definition, it definitely is used when someone is trying to say something is well known for a negative trait. It can be used both ways 😉👍
Why no lock bar?
If you bought just one, would you buy this or the Spartan Pallas? Great review! Thanks!
Man I love that design. I think I will have to make one mine by hook or by crook.
Cutting edge gear is my boy. He introduced me to this community. I think he works for pro tech now.. Hope you are doing well Matt. It is your old friend the emergency room nurse! Congrats on the USC graduation!
I'm pretty close to working out a deal/trade for the Black DLC model (without any logos or graphics) and I'm stoked!!
I knew you'd have a. video on this one. Great overview/review!!🤘🏼
My wish is for the 3.25 inch version to get this exact same configuration, except keep the S45vn upgrade
Yea they missed a major opportunity on this model to make that big pivot look like a Spartan warrior’s shield
I want one super bad. My biggest gripe with all these high end blades is that they don’t have a 90 degree spine so I have to get creative when using them for bushcraft
This is an old vid but just to clarify, you can call them w custom requests. They were super accommodating and cool to talk to I ordered mine w the limited run nautical engraving scene but w no anodizing
Loved this. If you had to recommend either the spartan or a crk...what would you say?
One thing about this nife I hate is that the coated blades are coated in the pivot and lock face.
I remember a knife with nearly identical profile came out over 10 years ago with a company called lone wolf. Glad to see it back.
Check the inside of the scales. There's an inscription.
I love Bill. He’s an awesome dood. He’s helped me a few times with the S30V chopper I made myself.
Nice knife, you are right about lots of different options, some really cool scale designs. $525 is expensive but quality usually is. I'd like to see it with a deep carry clip. Thanks for the vids MC.
Would you say this is better than a sebenza cause it reminds of a tough guy sebenza
Tom Smith sebenza is more slicey and has more history. Also carries better in the pocket and slimmer. The harsey has a better heat treat with better edge retention and strength. Better ergonomics and stronger build. It’s kinda like a minimalist vs overbuild s35 Framelock on every level. I own a couple of both and lean slightly towards the harsey. I like Spartans spa treatment and warranty more as well although both are stellar!
How sharp is the harsey folder out of the box? Was wondering because it seems thick behind the edge
Gg Dd it’s thicker than the sebenza for sure. But it’s a very practical and usable edge. Still hair shaves, great cardboard slicer, robust for hard and tough materials. Sebenza is still more slicey, but I haven’t had anything that this harsey couldn’t cut effectively
Ive been wanting to check these out. Thanks MC great video always well done!
I actually really like the Wilson combat Eagle, but F is it expensive. A real Talos would be sweet, but I can’t find them anywhere
I owned the Wilson combat eagle Nick shabbaz reviewed and the qc on it was disappointing for the 200 bucks I payed
I like that there are so ma y designs to choose from. Great review MC 🤜
Now this is a nice dlc blade
”There’s no friction, there’s resistance”... Dear god, why.
No gritty feeling. Just general tightness but still smooth*. Is that better?
Buying one today... that DLT Warhog drop is going to be hot.
it sold out in a minute, clicked to add 1 to my cart and got a message that the selected quantity was unavailable
I have one and love it. Great knife!
What's better Chris Reeves folder or these?
Chris Reeve is better imo.
Enviam para o Brasil?
Very nice knife!
Very nice!
if i am gonna waistthat much money on a knife i am gonna buy a Norseman
Base price on a Norseman is $950, which it is totally not worth.
Just got one of these and the detent is so tight I can't even open it with one hand. Really disappointed that a knife so expensive doesn't even work out of the box.
Hit it with your purse.
No lock bar insert
@Marcquise White no you’re talking about an over travel insert the lock bar insert isn’t necessary as long as the titanium is hardened and the geometry is done right which the harsey is.
man those are sekushi
More haiiro no ishi in person