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Spartan Blades Field Grade Tu Lam Ronin Shoto Folding Karambit Knife 2.5" 154CM Black TiNi Tanto Blade, Textured Black G10 Handles with Pinky Ring, Liner Lock - SFBL9BK
SNSFBL9BK: Field Grade Ronin Shoto Folding Karambit
Spartan Blades
The Spartan-Ronin Shoto is a folding karambitliner lock folder. This blade is the result of a collaborative effort between Spartan Blades and Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics, former Special Forces Teammate and good friend of Spartan founders Curtis and Mark. Having worked throughout Asia and in Indonesia, both Tu Lam and Spartan have a very healthy respect for the Karambit style. This blade was designed to be incorporated into several forms of martial arts systems. It features a 154CM tanto blade, "Emerson Wave" feature for ease of opening, and a reversible pocket clip for left-hand carry with black and red G10 scales that provide a sure grip.
All Spartan Blades Bronze (Field) Grade folders incorporate their "Oil-Infused Bronze Bushing System" or "OIBBS"! These sintered bronze bushings are impregnated with oil which reduces the friction on the blade, thus giving you a tight but smooth blade opening. This system is especially useful for slow speeds, intermittent use, and uneven loads such as are found on folding knives.
Specifications
Blade Length: 2.50"
Cutting Edge: 2.75"
Closed Length: 5.25"
Overall Length: 7.75"
Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.127"
Blade Hardness: 60-62HRC
Blade Style: Tanto
Blade Grind: Flat
Blade Finish: Black Ti Nitride
Handle Material: Textured Black G10
Handle Thickness: 0.584"
Liner Material: Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
Pivot Assembly: Oil-Infused Bronze Bushing System
Pocket Clip: Deep Carry Stainless Steel (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
G10 Handles
Formed in a sheet under high pressure by combining fiberglass and an epoxy resin binder. These handles are lightweight and shaped to ensure a solid grip.
154CM Stainless Steel
A quality stainless steel made in the USA by Crucible Industries that offers a solid balance of edge retention, stainlessness, and toughness.
Customer Reviews
Spartan Blades Field Grade Tu Lam Ronin Shoto Folding Karambit Knife 3.25" CTS-XHP Black TiNi Tanto Blade, Textured Black G10 Handles with Pinky Ring (6 reviews)
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Spartan Blades Field Grade Tu Lam Ronin Shoto Folding Karambit Knife 3.25" CTS-XHP Black TiNi Tanto Blade, Textured Black G10 Handles with Pinky Ring
This is the most well thought out folder I've ever owned. It is also one of the most substantial. Beefy describes it. The tanto point and karambit handle are an excellent combination for a tactical folder. The tanto blade is designed for superior thrusting and the ring on the karambit handle provides a good grip when body fluids become an issue. The fact that this blade was designed by a former Green Beret speaks volumes when it comes to its tactical efficiency in performance. If you are looking for a beautifully performing fighting folder, then invest in the Shoto. You'll never regret it.
Spartan Blades Field Grade Tu Lam Ronin Shoto Folding Karambit Knife 3.25" CTS-XHP Black TiNi Tanto Blade, Textured Black G10 Handles with Pinky Ring
The Ronin Shoto from Spartan is the most well thought out fighting blade I've seen in a long time. It is a beefy knife with a thick Tanto point and very grip - positive G- 10 handles. The finger ring provides excellent grip when hands are wet. The Emerson Wave on the blade takes a bit of time to learn, and I have found that it will bite fingers if the draw is not excecuted properly. I would like to see a training video for the draw technique. Overall, the knife is thickly built and strong but quite agile. The proportions of the knife, the balance and quality of the materials it is made of are as close to perfect as you can get. As a serious student of defensive blades, I would highly recommend the Ronin Shinto to anyone in the military, law enforcement, or any defense minded civilian.
Spartan Blades Field Grade Tu Lam Ronin Shoto Folding Karambit Knife 3.25" CTS-XHP Black TiNi Tanto Blade, Textured Black G10 Handles with Pinky Ring
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Earth
Apr 06, 2023
Pros: Blade Material
Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Another project rather than a usable knife as delivered.
Obviously primarily for defense. Tip rides very high with pinkie in ring requiring a very weak wrist position that still doesn't bring the tip down enough. Stiff opening as delivered -- glad it has the wave opener but not sure that will ever work out. I may need to do 2 major mods for this to work: 1) remodel the ring to not be thick and clunky, and to move it 2-3" towards where the blade swings out so the tip faves out front with the wrist in a strong position!: and 2) make a kydex sheath with good retention that will allow the knife to be carried open because as is, it's too slow at least in my damaged hands.Knife came completely dull except the very tip. That should not happen. The CTS-XHP IS LIKELY TO BE SLOW TO GRIND BUT I'M SURE I CAN BRING IT UO TO SHARP.I may be able to make it work with those extensive mods. The ring mod looks to be a tough one due to the sandwich construction but I think it's doable. The kydex work may be reasonably straightforward.
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