Cold Steel Spartan (21ST) is a large folding knife that was designed by Andrew Demko as a pocket Kopis to suit modern EDC needs.
The knife has a wide blade with an aggressive Recurve shape, which makes it somewhat similar to a Kukri in design and cutting properties. Spartan always attacks the material, being cut at an angle which results in an even stronger cutting force. However, its tip is narrower and sharper than most Kukri, making thrusts almost as effective as cuts. The blade is made of Japanese AUS 10A steel, with good cutting properties, and also quite easy to re-sharpen. On the blade there is a special thumb disk that allows for easy and very quick opening of the knife.
The blade is equipped with a double-sided pin that allows the knife to be opened with one hand. The blade itself is secured with a Tri-Ad Lock when it is open. The lock works in a similar way as the standard Back Lock, with the difference that the blade does not come in direct contact with the lock, but with a special pin, which is designed to absorb all stresses. Therefore, the Tri-Ad Lock is much more durable and fulfills its task even with considerable overloads. While it does not matter so much in smaller knives, Cold Steel successfully uses this solution in larger knives to ensure a high level of protection during knife operation.
Properly shaped handle lininers are made of very light and durable Griv-Ex polymer, which ensures a good grip when operating a knife. At the end of the handle there is also a hole for a safety rope, which will allow you to conveniently pull the knife out of your pocket or provide additional protection for your hand while working with a knife. Convenient carrying is ensured by a resilient, steel clip that allows you to easily attach the knife to a belt or to the edge of a pocket. The clip can also be moved to the other side of the knife.
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