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

Built with the Hostage Rescue Team Association. Proceeds support HRT operators and their families.

5.0 from 7 reviews
$259.99SKU WOO-58852
Made to order. Ships within 30 days.
Verified HRT teammate? Unlock your edition
Verified onlyFor verified HRT teammates

The teammate edition is only for verified members of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team. Enter the password the HRTA gave you to see it.

Not a teammate? The Heritage edition is open to everyone and helps fund the HRTA.

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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 plateHRT Operator
Overall Length
9.8"
Blade Length
4.25"
Blade Material
1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness
5/32"
Blade Hardness
58-59 HRC
Handle Material
G10
Sheath
Kydex Sheath & Blade Tech Tek-Lok beltclip
Made in
North Carolina, USA
From the shop

About the HRT Operator

Built with the Hostage Rescue Team Association. Proceeds support HRT operators and their families.

Full description

A blade is only as good as the hands that carry it. For the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, those hands have saved lives across four decades and more than 900 deployments. In partnership with the Hostage Rescue Team Association, Stroup Knives has crafted a knife built to that legacy—issued to verified HRT teammates, and available to the public as a Heritage Edition that helps fund support for operators and their families. Carry the standard. Stand behind the mission.

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

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

Reviews

What owners say about the HRT Operator.

5.0

7 reviews across every finish

Robert Core★★★★★ / Sep 2026

Very high quality and very sharp. Engraving done perfectly.

Jeffrey Harp★★★★★ / Sep 2026

What an outstanding knife!!!!

Jim S.★★★★★ / Sep 2026

Excellent balance and exceptional quality. I would definitely recommend this knife!

Anonymous★★★★★ / Aug 2026

Robert Bostaph★★★★★ / Aug 2026

Awesome!!

Michael S.★★★★★ / Aug 2026

Great service, excellent craftsmanship.