The Stroup GP2 (black acid-etched G10) (brand part no. GP2BG10) is a 3.5-inch blade built around Stroup’s 1095 high carbon steel and black acid-etched G10 handle scales. Made by Stroup, a company that hand-builds every knife in the USA rather than outsourcing production, the GP2 is designed for knife enthusiasts, outdoorsmen, and survivalists who want a hard-use blade over a mass-produced alternative. It’s built to handle everyday field tasks without complaint.

Key Specifications

• The 3.5-inch blade is the GP2’s signature size, hand-shaped from 1095 high carbon steel.
• The black acid-etched G10 handle scales are milled for a secure grip in wet or gloved hands.
• Every Stroup blade is handmade in the USA, not mass-produced overseas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel does the Stroup GP2 use? 1095 high carbon steel, hand-shaped and heat-treated for a strong combination of edge retention and toughness.

Is this knife handmade or mass-produced? Every Stroup knife, including this one, is handmade in the USA rather than produced on an overseas assembly line.

Buy the Stroup GP2, Black

A knife this well built, in a steel this proven, is meant to be carried hard, not admired in a drawer. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping, and browse our fixed blade knives lineup.