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Spartan Blades Alala
The Spartan Blades Alala is a compact EDC fixed blade designed by Spartan co-founder Curtis Iovito and built by KA-BAR in Olean, New York. It belongs to the line that came out of the 2019 merger that formed Pineland Cutlery, bringing Spartan Blades design to KA-BAR's 1095 Cro-Van production. The name comes from ancient Greek: Alala was the personification of the war cry.
Spartan Blades Alala Specs
The Alala has a 3.75 inch flat ground drop point cut from 3/16 inch stock. It runs 7.88 inches overall and weighs about 4.7 ounces with full tang construction. That is thick stock for a knife this size, so it stands up to hard use better than most compact fixed blades. The blade wears a black powder coat.
1095 Cro-Van Blade Steel
KA-BAR runs its German-origin 1095 Cro-Van at 56 to 58 HRC. The chromium and vanadium additions give it a bit more wear resistance than plain 1095. It is tough, easy to strop back in the field, and not stainless. The powder coat covers the flats, but the edge needs a wipe and oil after wet work. Our knife steel guide compares it with stainless options.
Canvas Micarta Handle and Retention Sheath
The handle uses textured CE canvas Micarta in black or green, and it grips well wet or dry. The sheath is the standout. It is injection molded with an active retention thumb lever plus a secondary strap. Iovito took the idea from retention holsters, so the knife stays locked in until you deliberately release it.
Alala vs Damysus, Machai, and Moros
The Alala is the smallest KA-BAR built Spartan on our shelf. The Damysus steps up to a 5.5 inch combat utility blade, and the Machai is the recurve chopper, both in 1095 Cro-Van. If you want Iovito's design in stainless, the Moros carries a 5.25 inch MagnaCut spear point.