Veteran ownedHandmade in North CarolinaBuilt for lifeMade to order. Most knives ship within 30 days.
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HM1

A three and three quarter inch blade with an integrated finger ring, so the grip stays put in a wet or gloved hand.

4.9 from 7 reviews
$269.99SKU HM1-OD-G10
Acid etchedStonewashed dark blade, G10 or wood handle
CerakoteCerakoted blade for extra corrosion resistance
Made to order. Ships within 30 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. We guarantee every blade against manufacturers defects for life.
Spec plateHM1
Overall Length
8"
Blade Length
3.75"
Blade Material
1095 High Carbon Steel
Handle Material
G10 with integrated finger ring
Sheath
Kydex with Tek-Lok belt clip
Made in
North Carolina, USA
From the shop

About the HM1

A three and three quarter inch blade with an integrated finger ring, so the grip stays put in a wet or gloved hand.

Full description

The HM1 solves one problem: a knife that moves in your hand when your hand is wet, cold or gloved. The handle carries an integrated finger ring, so your grip is set by the geometry rather than by how hard you can squeeze. Three and three quarter inches of blade on an eight inch knife. Useful where you are working one handed and cannot afford to reset your grip, which in practice means boat work, wet weather and anything you are doing in gloves. 1095 high carbon steel with an acid etched or Cerakote finish. It sharpens quickly and it will patina, so keep it dry and oiled. G10 handle, Kydex sheath with a Tek-Lok belt clip. Ground, heat treated and fitted by hand in North Carolina, then built when you order it.

How every Stroup knife is made
Heat treating blades in the Stroup shop

Heat treat, Stroup shop. A walkthrough video for the HM1 is on the list.

Reviews

What owners say about the HM1.

4.9

7 reviews across every finish

Enrique★★★★★ / Apr 2026

My HM1 is made sturdy and excellent edge. The handle finger grooves gives the knife an excellent grip and I'm not concerned with my hands slipping.

Austin Whitcomb★★★★★ / Mar 2026

Steve M.★★★★★ / Feb 2026

Great blade design with ring retention keeps blade ready under stress. G10 handle feels great with just enough grip. It’s my go to fixed blade for field when the Mini isn’t in my pocket. Belly may even allow for field dressing whitetail, we shall see😊

Timothy C Scott★★★★☆ / Feb 2026

Well made. Looks and feels awesome.

Jim H.★★★★★ / Jan 2026

Awesome, it perfect with my staccato version that you also 😀

Michael G.★★★★★ / Jan 2026