Spartan Crazy

So how did this happen? I always thought it was kinda cool but never really wanted it.  Yesterday, I decided that I did.  I know I just got a new knife last week, but this "Cold Steel Obsessed" thing is really starting to get out of hand.  Anyway, I gotta have the damn thing and I know that it's pretty popular with a lot of you guys, so post me some pics, give me some good stories or whatever, and make me dig out my credit card again.

Got mine a few weeks ago. Wouldn't carry it in a mall or crowded area, but most of the time I have it. L-O-V-E I-T...

I vary between my folders for edc.  It cycles between my Black Rhino, my AK-47, my Paradox, and My spartan.  Like T-shirts I carry knives based off my mood :p

...but veangeance is a brutal beast not held by any cell
My wit is steeled my blade is wet so sound the Reaper's bell

I carry my Spartan all the time on me, great knife!

Rather judged by six than carried by four - Czech rule of self-defense
Wanna live? Get a shiv! - Chronicles of Riddic.k

SMIII Black Bear Classic, SMIII Recon Scout, SK5 Gurkha Kukri, Carbon V OSS, Desperado, Bowie Bushman, Regular Bushman, War Head, Bowie Spike, Mini Hunter, Mini-Tac Kiridashi, K-4, K-7, Chef's knife, Black Talon, Rajah II, Spartan, XL Voyager CP-PE (old type), AK-47 G10 (old type), 4" Ti-Lite (zytel), Gunsite II (old type), Scimitar Spike, Vaquero Large (old type), Pocket Bushman, Kudu, Trail Hawk, Latin machete 18", Bowie machete 12", Barong machete 12"
On the way:  Two handed kukri machete.

c'mon Billy... give into the Cold Steel addiction.  you know you NEED this knife.  you MUST have it.  you wont be able to rest until it is in your hand, and riding along with you in your pocket.  just do it.  you wont regret it. 

I keep trying to want a Spartan, but after handling 3 of them at the lcoal knife store, I just can't do it.  The pocket clip is too high, the knife sits way too deep in the pocket and the pocket snag absolutely sucks.  It may or may not loosen up after a lot of use, but it should be perfect right out of the box.  Just my 2 cents worth.  Billy, if you haven't handled one, I suggest you do so before getting that credit card out. I'm not REAL picky, but the clip and the snag are big detractors for me. Gee whiz!  Now I'm starting to sound like SirrJames!

 
               

My step son really likes the looks of the Spartan.  I might get him one.  I do take SirJames criticism into account though.

In all fairness to the Spartan it does feel awesome in your hand,and is very impressive in its size and weight.I have said it before but I actually think mine must have been defective,I dont want to sound like im bashing the thing as its the only one ive ever handled and I simply can not believe they would make a knife that impossible to get used to as if it was your 1st experience with CS it would be your last,and bbbb,you cant sound like me till ya b*tch about its bead blast finish

I do agree though that if you have a place to handle one before you buy it,do so,its not for everyone and even if it didn't have as much difficulty breaking in as mine did it still just jumps into your hand from the snag(When it does work) in an awkward position more likley to drop and impale your foot than jumping into your hand in a secure grip and it takes quite a bit of practice,although im guessing a good lanyard may help solve this problem,again this is assuming you get one that opens easier than mine does,if your not bothered by the finish and are willing to invest the time in the practicing with it,it will serve you well,im just not finding it trustworthy for EDC,its looks 100% SD but in my mind its more suited for work,ya dont have to worry about messing up its finish and its rugged as hell

SirrJames

...and bbbb,you cant sound like me till ya b*tch about its bead blast finish

What's that * for?  You can say bitch, can't ya?
 
If I wanna bitch about the bead blasted finish, I'll bitch about the bead blasted finish!
 
Is that enough bitching about the bead blasted finish for ya, or do I need to bitch some more?

 
               

bbbb

SirrJames

...and bbbb,you cant sound like me till ya b*tch about its bead blast finish

What's that * for?  You can say bitch, can't ya?
 
If I wanna bitch about the bead blasted finish, I'll bitch about the bead blasted finish!
 
Is that enough bitching about the bead blasted finish for ya, or do I need to bitch some more?

I can say it,I didnt think I was suppossed to ppl get weird around here

I really don't want to make the whole Spartan snag discussion all over again, so I suggest billybrown to look up the previous Spartan threads. I've solved all the problems with Spartan snag and handling. Takes some practice, but this practice time is well invested IMO.

Rather judged by six than carried by four - Czech rule of self-defense
Wanna live? Get a shiv! - Chronicles of Riddic.k

SMIII Black Bear Classic, SMIII Recon Scout, SK5 Gurkha Kukri, Carbon V OSS, Desperado, Bowie Bushman, Regular Bushman, War Head, Bowie Spike, Mini Hunter, Mini-Tac Kiridashi, K-4, K-7, Chef's knife, Black Talon, Rajah II, Spartan, XL Voyager CP-PE (old type), AK-47 G10 (old type), 4" Ti-Lite (zytel), Gunsite II (old type), Scimitar Spike, Vaquero Large (old type), Pocket Bushman, Kudu, Trail Hawk, Latin machete 18", Bowie machete 12", Barong machete 12"
On the way:  Two handed kukri machete.

Thank you all for weighing in and giving me some good pros and cons to think about.  It does suck that I don't have a place to go and check one out in person.  The only place around here that even carries Cold Steel is Bass Pro and they're selection is pretty-slim.  Still, considering the price and what you're getting for said price, I really can't turn it down.  I'm going to go ahead and pick it up and see what happens.  I'll keep ya'll posted.

I like my Spartan; however, I find the grip is more suited to someone with larger hands than mine. The AK-47 is more suited to my hands. If you have big meaty paws it will probably feel good in your hand. If you have smaller hands consider the AK.

If you find the Spartan too big, too heavy, or too costly, handle a XL Espada.  After that, everything else will feel a lot more compact, light weight, and economical.
Just don't go crazy for the XL Espada. 
Unless you need to carry a pocket sword that makes Spartan look tame.

My girlfriend got me the Spartan for valentines day. When I first saw it, i wasnt interested in it. When I got it and had it in my hands, woah this knife is amazing. It has all the feel of a real hand to hand combat knife. You can use some very advanced techniques with it. The blade lockup is incredibly tight with 0 Wiggle.

Glad you like your new knife and welcome to the forum!

 
               

Welcome to the forums and to the Spartan club! There's a limited membership, you know. We're closing when we reach 300 members!

Rather judged by six than carried by four - Czech rule of self-defense
Wanna live? Get a shiv! - Chronicles of Riddic.k

SMIII Black Bear Classic, SMIII Recon Scout, SK5 Gurkha Kukri, Carbon V OSS, Desperado, Bowie Bushman, Regular Bushman, War Head, Bowie Spike, Mini Hunter, Mini-Tac Kiridashi, K-4, K-7, Chef's knife, Black Talon, Rajah II, Spartan, XL Voyager CP-PE (old type), AK-47 G10 (old type), 4" Ti-Lite (zytel), Gunsite II (old type), Scimitar Spike, Vaquero Large (old type), Pocket Bushman, Kudu, Trail Hawk, Latin machete 18", Bowie machete 12", Barong machete 12"
On the way:  Two handed kukri machete.

THIS!   IS!   COLD STEEL!!!!!!!!

...but veangeance is a brutal beast not held by any cell
My wit is steeled my blade is wet so sound the Reaper's bell

Spartan is a serious winner for Cold Steel, IMO

Personaly I love it. But I think it rides to low in the pocket to get out fast even with the layard I put on. I also have a problem  with it like no other problem I've had with any other knife I've own. I get rust spots(blemishes) on the blade from just being in my pocket. Outside of these 2 things its a great buy...

spartan


Got mine a few weeks ago. Wouldn't carry it in a mall or crowded area, but most of the time I have it. L-O-V-E I-T...

I love my Spartan and carry it everywhere. 

The other day I went to the grocery store late at night (my wife was out of town and I had the munchies) wearing sweat clothes, and just stuffed it into my jacket pocket with my wallet.

When I pulled my wallet at the very crowded checkout, I bounced the Spartan off the conveyor in front of the cashier.   No one even flinched; nobody fainted; no children were traumatized (as far as we know so far)....

Of course this is Texas. <grin>

--
HerbM
Keep fighting -- God will tell you when you are dead.

It's always nice when people don't freak out when they see a knife or gun. Couple weeks ago, I needed to cut some tape right at the front door of my work building. Having a winter jacket on, the most available knife was my Rajah II, so I pulled it out and did the cutting. The doorkeeper just looked at it and said "That's a pretty cool pocket machete you've got there!"

Rather judged by six than carried by four - Czech rule of self-defense
Wanna live? Get a shiv! - Chronicles of Riddic.k

SMIII Black Bear Classic, SMIII Recon Scout, SK5 Gurkha Kukri, Carbon V OSS, Desperado, Bowie Bushman, Regular Bushman, War Head, Bowie Spike, Mini Hunter, Mini-Tac Kiridashi, K-4, K-7, Chef's knife, Black Talon, Rajah II, Spartan, XL Voyager CP-PE (old type), AK-47 G10 (old type), 4" Ti-Lite (zytel), Gunsite II (old type), Scimitar Spike, Vaquero Large (old type), Pocket Bushman, Kudu, Trail Hawk, Latin machete 18", Bowie machete 12", Barong machete 12"
On the way:  Two handed kukri machete.

^^^Knecht, I never miss an oportunity to get someone interested in CS when they show favorable interest, like your door keeper did. If there is a minute to spare, I'll hand it to them so they can feel what a top quality knife is really like.

...Fear no' the dark, my sword's a'standin' by;
My arms b' skill't an' strong, the'll swing i' righ'...

Beware the fury of a patient man.

I hate the spartan. is very heavy and the spring is too stiff and is not very sharp due the bad angle. At opposite I love the Black Rhino which I consider one the better knife on market today. The only thing I can't explain is why is in AUS8A and not in VG1 but is not important.    

I know that two or three weeks ago, I said that my mind was made up and I was going to get a Spartan.  I still haven't done it.  What I did do was order the Rajah II today.  The Spartan will now come next.  By the way, I'll have to get some pictures up here soon.  I've been saying I was going to do it since I got my X2. 

It's a great knife! Got mine a few weeks ago, along with a Rajah II. It takes a while to get used to drawing it, the clip is very tight. I can legally carry it in NJ, where the Rajah II is not legal, so I'm happy.

spartan's next for me

I finally did it. I pulled the trigger early this morning before I went to work.  It should be here in a few days.  I'm looking forward to breaking it in. Thanks everybody, for pushing me off the fence.

Good luck, I hope you get a good one.

Rather judged by six than carried by four - Czech rule of self-defense
Wanna live? Get a shiv! - Chronicles of Riddic.k

SMIII Black Bear Classic, SMIII Recon Scout, SK5 Gurkha Kukri, Carbon V OSS, Desperado, Bowie Bushman, Regular Bushman, War Head, Bowie Spike, Mini Hunter, Mini-Tac Kiridashi, K-4, K-7, Chef's knife, Black Talon, Rajah II, Spartan, XL Voyager CP-PE (old type), AK-47 G10 (old type), 4" Ti-Lite (zytel), Gunsite II (old type), Scimitar Spike, Vaquero Large (old type), Pocket Bushman, Kudu, Trail Hawk, Latin machete 18", Bowie machete 12", Barong machete 12"
On the way:  Two handed kukri machete.