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Everyday carry

Bravo 5

Designed with Justin Melnick. A three and a half inch drop point that rides easy on a belt.

4.9 from 63 reviews
$249.99SKU B5-B-G10
Acid etchedStonewashed dark blade, G10 or wood handle
CerakoteCerakoted blade for extra corrosion resistance
In stock. Ships in 5 business days.
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Veteran ownedFamily run in North Carolina since 2017
HandmadeGround, heat treated and sharpened by hand
Built for life1095 High Carbon Steel at 58-59 HRC. We guarantee every blade against manufacturers defects for life.
Spec plateBravo 5
Overall Length
7.75"
Blade Length
3.5"
Blade Material
1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness
5/32"
Blade Hardness
58-59 HRC
Handle Material
G10/Honduran Rosewood
Sheath
Kydex Sheath & Blade Tech Lock beltclip
Made in
North Carolina, USA
From the shop

About the Bravo 5

Designed with Justin Melnick. A three and a half inch drop point that rides easy on a belt.

Full description

The Bravo 5 came out of a collaboration with Justin Melnick, and it lands in the size most people actually carry. Three and a half inches of blade on a seven and three quarter inch knife, which is enough to break down a box, dress a bird or cut your lunch, and small enough that it does not announce itself on a belt. The profile is a drop point with a modest belly. The tip sits below the spine so it stays strong, and the curve ahead of it does the slicing. It is the shape to buy when you do not know yet what you will ask of a knife. The steel is 1095 high carbon, hardened to 58-59 HRC. Not stainless. It takes a working edge quickly on a stone and comes back quickly, and it will patina with use. Put it away dry and give it a little oil. Handles are G10 or Honduran Rosewood, and every one ships in a hand molded Kydex sheath with a Blade-Tech belt clip. Ground, heat treated and fitted by hand in North Carolina, then built when you order it.

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Reviews

What owners say about the Bravo 5.

4.9

63 reviews across every finish

Stephen★★★★★ / May 2026

Great knife, great customer service!

Charles Witherspoon★★★★★ / Mar 2026

Great knife. Size perfect for my hand. I've been looking for months to find a knife like this one. I'm glad I can help support a North Carolina company where I grew up. I hope you come out with other sheath options in the future.

HowI M Rollin★★★★★ / Feb 2026

Words can't express how bada*s this knife is and the overall quality! Though unfortunately injuries have caught up to me & not operational anymore but I still train & partake in shooting competitions & no matter military or public safety I've always felt more comfortable with a fixed blade not only for as I say the get away from me tool but also as a do whatever pointy objects are supposed to do(open boxes ha)also I have folders but usually don't buy expensive ones (though still quality but the days of Emersons-Microtac are past + med retirment wallet isn't like previous wallets & after loosing one the gifted ones r like coins & on da shelf)as I've lost few over the yrs or it's used for tasks where I don't cry if it needs to get tossed(esp pub saf). I was truly fortunate/blessed to get this knife on sale & its my 1st though won't be my last bc it's a solid knife & would pay full price bc I honestly think your getting your money's worth & than some. Not to sound like a diva but I wasn't sure about gray & black as I'm not a flashy person it's actually quite sharp in multiple ways. I was also slightly concerned as I have big mits (wear a 2xl tac glove) & bought knives that just don't feel/fit right, yet this knife is unique in its kinda a Mind F bc no matter who's held it all found it fit their hands well & no matter gloved or barehanded it just grips & unlike others not something that I felt a potential of dropping. Stroup is a brand that's is known & they have a distinct look, it's towards weaker side but also still able to cross draw it but it being on my duty belt(do have a SOCP in my vest 1 is none)& bc of where I often shoot often asked about it, though getting it back at times been a challenge as most like it. Lastly I've had this knife for bit of time & have waited to write this as I want to use it B4 writing a bs review or give it 5 stars just cause no it's definitely earned them & I'm straight fwd no filter type person like besides the knife the quality of the kydex & retention is also truly amazing as it has a settle click of sorts(think it's something that I'm hyper aware of but also feel it lock in though my days of running are also done it's just "how I roll" now & I've may of practiced tactical rolls a few times not falls lol) & it's like though might be overkill but still use a Safariland Holster & this sheath feels like that or I don't question if it's still there if something happens bc of the craftsmanship of retention. Even though I might not be Operational or Frontline anymore & I don't purposely abuse my gear but I also don't baby it so it's kinda Marine Proof ha if I can get or it had a tactical crayon holder it would be even better though it's like my F's I kinda need to hide them as I don't share well & almost black/whiskey on both. Not sure why your still reading this as you should of checked out by now & you would know for yourself.....Guess we have to do it Barney Style stop reading this, place into cart & checkout (this isn't a paid endorsement nor am I held responsible if spouse gets mad you bought another tool!! Though unsure which is worse them or the pups stare down as both are very close to the eyes of a PI S/DI ya I'm not messing with either of them)

Steven★★★★★ / Nov 2025

Excellent knife, love the history behind it as a longtime fan of the Seal Team TV series as well. This knife is a perfect size for a chest rig primary knife, the handle shape is fantastic for most adult hands. My only gripe, the holster is tough to draw from and reseat, and I wish the holster wasn't taco style with mounting holes only on one side as that makes it not as easy to orient in a chest rig based on which hand you're drawing with.

Benjamin H.★★★★★ / Oct 2025

Perfect size and great craftsmanship.

Donny Tanner★★★★★ / Sep 2025

0% Bullshit 100% Craftsmanship Just a tough FKN knife!