{"product_id":"spartan-blades-alala-black-blade-black-micarta-fixed-blade-with-retention-sheath-made-in-usa-sbsl004bkbk","title":"Spartan Blades Alala - 3.75\" 1095 Cro-Van Black Blade, Black Canvas Micarta, Fixed Blade with Retention Sheath - Made in USA (SBSL004BKBK)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alala, Spartan's compact fixed blade, in a black blade with black canvas micarta.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3.75 inch 1095 Cro-Van blade in black, CE Canvas Micarta scales, and an injection molded sheath with an active retention thumb lever and a secondary retention strap. This is the all black version, which is the one most people reach for when they want the knife to stay quiet on a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote from Lone Star Knife and Supply: The Alala is built by Spartan Blades through Pineland Cutlery, the joint venture between Spartan and KA-BAR, at the KA-BAR plant in Olean, New York. Same lineage as the Spartan KA-BAR we carry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e1095 Cro-Van\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1095 Cro-Van is a carbon steel with chromium and vanadium added, which is the same family of steel that has been under KA-BAR fighting knives for decades. It takes an edge fast and comes back fast on a stone, and it is tough in a way powder stainless steels are not. It is carbon steel, so keep it dry and oiled and it will outlast you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCanvas Micarta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicarta is layered fabric set in resin and cured under pressure, so the grip is part of the material rather than a texture applied to it. Canvas micarta gets tackier as your hands get damp, which is the opposite of what most smooth handle materials do, and it wears into the shape of your use rather than wearing out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sheath\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe injection molded sheath carries two kinds of retention, a thumb lever you actively release and a strap behind it. That is more than most sheaths this size bother with, and it is the difference between a knife that stays put through a day of movement and one that does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Alala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: SBSL004BKBK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 3.75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 7.88 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Steel: 1095 Cro-Van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finish: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 0.1875 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: CE Canvas Micarta, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.7 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheath: Injection molded, active retention thumb lever and secondary retention strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Spartan Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpartan Blades is based in Southern Pines, North Carolina, founded by two former Special Forces soldiers, Curtis Iovito and Mark Carey. The shop builds its knives in the USA and backs them with a lifetime warranty. The Spartan Harsey Folder won the 2016 BLADE Show American Made Knife of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWe Toured the Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Great American Knife Tour™ visited Spartan Blades and did a full shop tour with co-founder Curtis Iovito. If you want to see the shop, the machines, and the people behind the work, it is worth a watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HW094XawGfs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HW094XawGfs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProudly carrying American\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spartan Blades","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616622608564,"sku":"SBSL004BKBK","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4049\/4516\/files\/IMG_7783.jpg?v=1794086190","url":"https:\/\/lonestarknife.com\/products\/spartan-blades-alala-black-blade-black-micarta-fixed-blade-with-retention-sheath-made-in-usa-sbsl004bkbk","provider":"Lone Star Knife \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}