10-01-2008, 09:33
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets
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Quiet Professional's Form Knife Making Company
It is my privilege and honor to announce that two Quiet Professionals, both members here, have formed a knife making company.
These recently retired United States Army Special Forces men are known here as MILDOT and mcarey.
The name of the company is Spartan Blades and they are doing some very impressive work.
Both of the men involved spent last Thursday here in this shop and then we all met up in Portland for Blade Show West where Spartan Blades did an outstanding job at the show introducing some brand new designs and processes to the entire knife world. For what it's worth, they have the full support of Chris Reeve and myself.
This is going to be an outfit to keep your eyes on.
I'll let them take it from here.
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10-01-2008, 09:36
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Excellent.
Great Americans.
Now where are the pics?
TR
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10-01-2008, 10:27
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Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
It is my privilege and honor to announce that two Quiet Professionals, both members here, have formed a knife making company.
These recently retired United States Army Special Forces men are known here as MILDOT and mcarey.
The name of the company is Spartan Blades and they are doing some very impressive work.
Both of the men involved spent last Thursday here in this shop and then we all met up in Portland for Blade Show West where Spartan Blades did an outstanding job at the show introducing some brand new designs and processes to the entire knife world. For what it's worth, they have the full support of Chris Reeve and myself.
This is going to be an outfit to keep your eyes on.
I'll let them take it from here.
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I just checked out their website, and those are some sexy knives.
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10-01-2008, 10:36
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You guys could put up a URL for them.....  
http://www.spartanbladesusa.com/cart/
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10-01-2008, 11:00
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Well Congrads to them.....  
They have a very nice line of knifes.... Look forward to seeing more.
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10-01-2008, 14:51
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Guerrilla
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I had an honor to meet the guys behind Spartan Blades in Atlanta in June and take a look at the protos they had. IMPRESSIVE, that's the best word.
Guys, if I could help you in some way (maybe with some kydex ideas, who knows?) -> just let me know and I'll help as much as I can 
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10-01-2008, 18:39
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Congrats, Gents!
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10-01-2008, 18:53
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These look great.. I'll be interested in making a purchase soon.
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10-02-2008, 10:34
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Bill,
Thank you for he kind words. We enjoyed our time spent with you and your family. We will certainly heed all your words of wisdom about the knife industry. For the rest of you out there, let their be no mistake that Bill Harsey and Chris Reeves are the real deal. Both these men are true friends of the Special Forces.
Thanks again Bill and we will talk to you soon.
Curtis V. Iovito
President
Spartan Blades, LLC
www.spartanbladesusa.com
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10-02-2008, 12:41
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Wow
Beautiful blades...looks like I will be making a purchase soon.
*breaks piggy bank*
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10-03-2008, 13:33
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Location: Aberdeen, NC
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Thanks for the comments, and a Brochure of the models.
To all our fellow QP's and PS readers - Thanks for the comments and support!
Attached is a info brochure detailing the three models we currently make.
We are behind on our sheaths, but are rapidly developing a modular sheath that will fit with our knives (for wear on belt and MOLLE/PALS in vertical or horizontal carry). For now we have a Kydex maker in WA making an interim solution, details and contact info under "sheaths" on our website. 
Thanks so much to Bill Harsey, Chris Reeve and Ann Reeve's support, we will endeavor to not make to many mistakes in our new venture.
Please feel free to contact us via PM with any questions.
Thanks
Mark
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10-07-2008, 14:48
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Guerrilla
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Those are very nice blades. I like Erebus especially.
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10-10-2008, 19:10
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Location: Fayetteville NC
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mcarey and MilDot - Thank You for the showing of your knives. I am very impressed! Excellent quality!
Your thoughtfulness in giving our Honor Grads one of your knives is excellent!
Guys, I would definitely look to owning one of these, and as soon as I can trick, uhhhh I mean, talk the old lady into it I will have one. 
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10-10-2008, 22:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcarey
Longrange1947 - The honor was ours. Thanks for the hospitality on the range today. Both Mildot and myself only think it is fitting to give each commitee a knife of their own for each honor grad.
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Looking forward to getting your graphics for laser etching and seeing you at the next graduation.
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10-20-2008, 18:45
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Any 'family discount' for QPs on PS? I'm going broke keeping the Harsey and Reeve families fed - and now you guys show up... jeez, I need to find another job to keep all of you people in business and in beer...
Last time I saw Bill (prior to Blade West) he was raving about your blades, usually he's just raving, period.
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