The Espada was designed by custom knife maker Andrew Demko and Cold Steel President Lynn C. Thompson. Their goal was to harness old world craftsmanship with new world advancements in mechanics and materials to create a new series of tactical folders for today’s Conquistadors. Like the swords of old the Espada’s are not for the weak, timid, faint of heart or those desiring another spring assisted play toy. Just pick one up and you’ll see what we mean! Definitely not politically correct, they are huge yet surprisingly well balanced and feature dramatically upswept clip point blades that are ideal for cutting, slashing and piercing. If you have been secretly lusting after one of our gorgeous Espadas but find they are just out of your price range, look again. Our new all G-10 models are almost identical where it really counts and sell for a fraction of the cost of their much more expensive brothers. Made practical and tactical they offer non-reflective bead blasted blades, non slip high friction G-10 handles, abbreviated steel liners and our incomparable Tri-Ad® Lock. Get 90% of the strength with no sacrifice in cutting power and save big bucks. Buy an all G-10 handle Espada.