Spartan Blades introduces the Spartan X Ronin Five Rings Project, FIRE, a collaboration with Tu Lam. Inspired by Miyamoto Musashi’s teachings, this lightweight folding knife features a Chad Nichols Damascus blade and a durable titanium frame. FIRE represents decisiveness and action, marking the first in a series influenced by Musashi’s elemental philosophy.
Spartan Blades state “Fire is motion made intentional. The first release in the Spartan–Ronin Five Rings Project, FIRE is a collaboration between Spartan Blades and Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics, built on our new Pandia titanium-framed folding knife. Inspired by The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, FIRE embodies decisive engagement—closing distance, taking initiative, and controlling rhythm.
In Musashi’s teaching, Fire is the element of direct action: commit without hesitation, pressure forward, and win the exchange through timing and momentum. This knife is built to echo that mindset—fast in hand, clean in carry, and ready when the moment demands movement. The 6AL4V titanium frame and hardware deliver exceptional strength in a thin, lightweight form. A precision-machined monolithic titanium pocket clip integrates seamlessly into the handle, preserving the Pandia’s clean, uninterrupted silhouette.
FIRE carries a distinctive visual signature: the titanium frame features an image of Tu Lam, portrayed as a stylized samurai in a modern context—a tribute to the enduring warrior ethos translated into today’s world: disciplined, adaptive, and always forward. This edition is equipped with a Chad Nichols Damascus blade—layered, dynamic, and unmistakable. Its flowing pattern mirrors the character of fire itself: constantly moving, alive with energy, and shaped by the hand of a master. The spear point blade with a high flat grind enhances slicing performance for smooth, precise cuts with minimal effort, while a thoughtfully placed sharpening choil helps ensure the edge can be maintained flawlessly over time.
Deployment is immediate and fluid. The flipper mechanism, equipped with the well-known IKBS bearing system, provides smooth, repeatable action that knife enthusiasts recognize and trust. FIRE is the beginning—and one part of a complete story. This knife is the first in a five-knife series inspired by Musashi’s elements—Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, and Void— with releases planned across 2026″
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Knife Name: Spartan–Ronin Five Rings Project – FIRE (Pandia)
- Designer: Curtis Iovito
- Overall Length: 8.25″
- Blade Length: 3.25″
- Blade Material: Chad Nichols Damascus
- Blade Style: Folding Frame Lock, Spear Point
- Grind: High Flat Grind for Optimal Slicing Performance
- Frame: 6AL4V Titanium
- Pocket Clip: Monolithic Titanium
- Weight: 4 oz
LEARN MORE ABOUT SPARTAN BLADES: https://spartanbladesusa.com/