Handmade in North Carolina. Built for life.
Every Stroup knife is ground, heat treated and sharpened by hand in our shop, from 1095 high carbon steel hardened to 58-59 HRC. Then it goes to work with you.
A veteran's shop. A family's name on every blade.
Chris Stroup, a US Army veteran, started making knives in 2017 with his wife and kids beside him.
Our story →Made to be used hard and sharpened, not replaced.
1095 high carbon steel at 58-59 HRC, G10 or Honduran rosewood scales, and a hand molded Kydex sheath with belt attachment. Parts you can carry for life.
We guarantee every blade against manufacturers defects for life.Pick the job. We'll show you the knife.
Field and hunting
Bellied blades for skinning, fishing, camp chores and the long day outside.
3 models Everyday carry
Small fixed blades that ride on a belt or in a pocket and still do real work.
6 models Duty and hard use
Thicker steel and bigger handles, many designed with operators and first responders.
9 models Tomahawks and tools
Hawks and pry bars cut from the same 1095 as the knives.
3 models Collaborations
Knives made with the Green Beret Foundation, the HRTA and people who carry for a living.
3 models Sharpening and gear
Keep the edge, protect the steel, fly the flag.
4 lines The ones people keep coming back for.
Bravo 5
From $249.99Designed with Justin Melnick. A three and a half inch drop point that rides easy on a belt.
Phantom Edge
$75.00A one-piece Zytel blade that weighs almost nothing. For places a steel knife cannot go.
Mini
From $179.99A three inch straight edge with no belly. Precise, light, and easy to carry every day.
GP2
From $249.99Smaller than the GP1 with the same belly. The one people end up carrying every day.
SD1
From $179.99A 2.6 inch double-edged push blade with a chisel-ground tip. Rides low on a vest or belt.
Mini1
From $179.99The Mini with a slight belly, for smoother controlled cuts.
MK2
From $309.99Slim, with a nitrile grip that holds in the wet. Four inch blade.
TU2
From $269.99A slimmer handle with a finger hook for a fast draw from the sheath.
In partnership with the Green Beret FoundationTwo daggers. One legacy.
Every new Green Beret receives a double-edged dagger when they finish the Special Forces Qualification Course. Through the Green Beret Foundation, we make the one they're issued, and a Heritage edition anyone can carry. 10% of Heritage proceeds go to the Foundation.
Who we make knives with.
Every review here was left by a customer on stroupknives.com, word for word.
“Had an issue with first delivery so I emailed them and got an email back really quick that they were sending me a replacement. Great company, great customer service.”
“Probably the best handling knife I have bought to date. The fit and finish were way beyond my expectations. Will be getting more and would highly recommend”
“Extremely lightweight and easily accessible from the IWB sheath. “Ive heard..” that it went unnoticed and unrecognized in a non permissible, professional environment. Well made with a tip sharp enough to pierce… Look, it’s pointy and stabby and I like it!”
“Very high quality and very sharp. Engraving done perfectly.”
“We purchased two Stroup Minis and absolutely love them. Excellent quality, great design, and a perfect size for everyday carry. Definitely a must-have for any knife collection!”
“Excellent balance and exceptional quality. I would definitely recommend this knife!”
Watch us walk through each model.
Hold one before you buy it. Gun stores, surplus shops and outfitters across the country.
Hold one before you buy it. Gun stores, surplus shops and outfitters across the country.
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Wholesale pricing, more handle colors than we sell online, and a North Carolina shop that picks up the phone.
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