REVIEW: Spartan Blades Pallas Folder

Nothing is as sharp as the blade of the mind. This responsibility falls to Pallas Athene, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Now steel is also not bad when it comes to sharpness. With Pallas, the friends of Spartan Blades USA have released an excellent folder, available in Germany at G-GEAR.

What immediately stands out about the Spartan Blades Pallas is the fast opening and closing.

The blade is flicked open on ball bearings by the flipper mechanism and is unlocked and folds in by pressing the button (it is not an automatic knife!). This allows incredibly fast and secure handling even in moments of highest tension.

The button for blade unlocking can be operated with thick gloves without risk of injury, unlike most frame or liner locks. Although a rather large folder with over 22 cm total and over 9 cm blade length, the Pallas also fits easily in smaller hands. In many details, it is apparent that Curtis Iovito has been guided by his military experience in the planning of the flipper and has placed great value on facilitating work with gloves.

The powder metallurgical blade steel S35VN leaves nothing to be desired in terms of sharpness, cutting performance, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. The knife's body is made of 6061 aluminum, which has been hard anodized to make the material and surface more resistant (similar to the process used for an AR handguard).

The aluminum scales make the Pallas a very lightweight - hardly noticeable in the pocket - folder that can be used both in everyday life and in the field. Hardware (opening pin, screws, and spacers) are made of corrosion-resistant steel. The titanium clip holds the knife tip up and is not reversible.

Knife Name: PALLAS
Designer: Curtis Iovito
Blade Length: 95 mm
Overall Length: 222 mm (Open)
Blade Thickness: 3.9 mm
Blade Steel: CPM S35VN
Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
Blade Style: Drop Point or Tanto
Frame: 6061 Aluminum
Clip Material: 6AL-4V Titanium
Finish: Stonewashed blade, frame & clip with Black Mil Spec Anodized scales
Weight: 135 gr

CONCLUSION: A magnificent folder, feels great in the hand and flips quickly. Subtle weight and glove-friendliness make Pallas a great EDC knife with a certain style, especially in tactical black.

The Pallas from is available either as Drop Point or Tanto with stonewashed blade or with black coated blade (PVD - Blackout Version) at G-GEAR. Surprisingly, the entry price for a Spartan Blades knife is 295 Euros (stonewashed) and 310 Euros (Blackout). HERE is where you can find the Pallas folders & accessories.

G-GEAR online: www.g-gear.com

SPARTAN BLADES USA online: spartanbladesusa.com

Above the stonewashed, below the black blade. In addition to Drop Point, there is also Tanto... There is something for every taste.