The Stroup TU2 has a 4-inch acid etched 1095 high carbon steel clip point blade at 8.5 inches overall, a black G10 handle and a sheath. Made in the USA.
The TU2 sits between the MK2 and the TU1 in the Stroup range, matching the MK2’s 4-inch blade in a slightly longer overall package, which puts a little more handle in the hand. 1095 holds about one percent carbon, taking a very keen edge and stropping back in seconds, though it will darken and needs to be kept dry.
Acid etching leaves a dark mottled surface that slows rust and hides use marks, left deliberately rough as part of the shop’s look. Stroup builds in North Carolina in small batches, and the flat grind and squared spine reflect a knife made to be used rather than styled. Explore more Tactical Fixed Blade Knives.
- 4-inch blade with more handle than the MK2
- 1095 strops back keen in seconds
- Acid etched finish slows rust and hides use marks
- 8.5 inches overall, made in the USA
