Work at Stroup Knives
We are a small shop in North Carolina. When we need hands, we would rather hire somebody who already wants to be here.
What the work is
Knives are made here by hand, start to finish: cutting and grinding 1095, heat treating and tempering to 58-59 HRC, shaping handles, molding Kydex sheaths, putting an edge on, and getting orders out of the door. It is standing work. It is hot, loud and dusty, and the same job done well a hundred times in a row is most of it.
What we look for
Show up when you said you would. Care that the one in your hand is right, not just finished. Take direction, and say something when you see a problem instead of passing it down the line.
You do not need to have made a knife before. Most of this is taught at the bench. If you have worked with your hands anywhere, in a shop, a kitchen, a garage or a motor pool, say so.
Openings
We do not always have a job open. We are a small crew, so hiring happens when the work outgrows us rather than on a schedule. Apply anyway. We keep every application and go back through them when we need somebody.
Tell us who you are
Send your details and a resume if you have one. If you do not, say what you have built or fixed with your hands instead. We read every one.
Rather talk to somebody? Call the shop on 910-556-3006.