Is the Spartan discontinued?

[DangerZone98]

I can’t seem to find the AUS10a model online or at my local retailer. Always wanted that big beefy tank.

Better grab a Rajah 2 before that vanishes too, then.

 

[Man with no name]

The AUS10 Spartan is currently on the Cold Steel website but listed as out of stock.

 

[Cold Steel Knives]

They are not discontinued. This is being perpetuated throughout the internet for some reason by random people.

 

[DangerZone98]

Thanks for the reply. I’d love to own an AUS10a model someday.

 

[upnorth]

Always wanted that big beefy tank.

Better grab a Rajah 2 .

My first? big C.S. folder. This one has stayed impressive to me to this day.

 

[DangerZone98]

My first? big C.S. folder. This one has stayed impressive to me to this day.

Which one are you referring to? The Spartan or the Rajah 2? Hot damn, want ‘em both, man.

 

[upnorth]

Which one are you referring to? The Spartan or the Rajah 2? Hot damn, want ‘em both, man.

Rajah, it's a freakin' folding kukri. I came close to getting the Spartan many times simply for the grip/handle. But it never quite tickled my toe nails. Fill yer boots though if it does it for you.

 

[johnnywizzo]

The Rajah 2 is one seriously impressive knife!

 

[DangerZone98]

Thanks for the feedback, folks. So many blades, so few pockets.

 

[upnorth]

The big blades are fun but don't bypass the little ones. Some of them are incredibly practical, like the Finn Wolf.

 

[DangerZone98]

Love my lil Rajah 3 myself. The ergonomics are splendid.

 

[jacksterp]

The big blades are fun but don't bypass the little ones. Some of them are incredibly practical, like the Finn Wolf.

And the Grik.

 

[Cold Steel Knives]

Spartans are back in stock. https://www.coldsteel.com/spartan-10a.html

 

[DangerZone98]

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Spartans are back in stock. https://www.coldsteel.com/spartan-10a.html

Sweet. I’ll grab one from my local authorized dealer.

 

[johnnywizzo]

I finally managed to get my hands on a Spartan, I've been wanting one for a long time. It came razor-sharp, with what is probably the smoothest Tri-Ad lock of any of my Cold Steels.

However, the knife just doesn't feel right in hand. Someone with extra large hands might have a grip problem, mine just barely fits comfortably. And comfortably is not the correct way to describe it because the edges of the handle sit proud of the liner and the edges are sharp. Maybe I'll "come to grips" with it eventually, but right now it's back in the box, stored away in the safe with the collection.

 

[upnorth]

Ya I grabbed a Spartan a while back also. I like it more than I thought I would. I might get a Rajah 3 before......... whatever.

 

[mwhich50]

They are not discontinued. This is being perpetuated throughout the internet for some reason by random people.

I would love to see that beautifully shaped Spartan blade on a model with a G-10 handle, or at least an affordable/conventional (flatter) GRN like the new Mini Recon. I think it would be a great seller.
The current Fred Flintstone handle is just too "fantasy" genre for me.

 

[DangerZone98]

Ya I grabbed a Spartan a while back also. I like it more than I thought I would. I might get a Rajah 3 before......... whatever.

The Rajah 3 is a great underrated blade. Love the combo of full flat and recurve.

 

[Weiss]

The Spartan kicks all other knives into a well of doom! It is definitive! Iconic! Quite possibly bionic! Heck, it drinks the molten bloody steel of other knives and craps out the shiny lumps from which lesser knives are made! The Spartan will never die!

(One of these days I'll own one.)

 

[Chris_Texas]

I would love to see that beautifully shaped Spartan blade on a model with a G-10 handle, or at least an affordable/conventional (flatter) GRN like the new Mini Recon. I think it would be a great seller.
The current Fred Flintstone handle is just too "fantasy" genre for me.

That's exactly what I said. Then I held one and bought it on the spot. It's awesome!