A veteran, his family, and one mission.
“To provide you the only knife you need when the world goes to hell.” That was the mission in 2017. It still is.
Chris Stroup is a US Army veteran. In 2017 he started making knives with his wife and kids helping in the shop, and the family has run Stroup Knives ever since.
The idea was simple. Make a fixed blade that would still be working after the kind of use that breaks cheaper knives, and sell it at a price a working man could pay. The first one was the GP1. It's still in the lineup.
Who carries them
Stroup knives ride on belts and plate carriers all over the country. The Green Beret Foundation issues our dagger to new Green Berets. The Hostage Rescue Team Association built a knife with us for HRT operators. Outdoorsmen, hunters and first responders carry the rest.
One customer put it better than we could: “made in the land of the free by a family who helped protect the freedom.”
Family run since 2017.
A veteran's name is on the company and his family's hands are in the work.
Use it hard. Sharpen it. Keep it.
1095 steel at 58-59 HRC, G10 or Honduran rosewood, hand molded Kydex with belt attachment.
We guarantee every blade against manufacturers defects for life.Partners and the people who designed with us.
Green Beret Foundation, the HRTA, Staccato, EJ Snyder, Justin Melnick, Masada Tactical.
Meet themThe GP1.
A 4 inch bellied blade for hunting, fishing and camp work. The first Stroup knife.
See the GP1