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Stroup Knives Mini Fixed Blade Tactical Knife - 3" Wharncliffe 1095 HC Steel - OD Green G-10 Handle (MINI-ODG-G10)
Product Description
Everyday carry demands a balancing act between compact packability and absolute, uncompromising reliability. While heavy-duty folding knives dominate modern pockets, they introduce inherent mechanical failure points when pushed to the limit under harsh tactical or outdoor use. The Stroup Knives Mini tackles this exact problem by packing full-tang fixed-blade dominance into a sub-seven-inch footprint. It provides the instantaneous deployment and unbreakable architecture needed for defensive close-quarters use or hard utilitarian tasking, serving as the ultimate low-profile backup to your primary sidearm or heavy field kit.
Handcrafted in the USA by military veterans, the core engineering of the Mini centers on a 3-inch Wharncliffe blade forged from premium 1095 high-carbon steel. Known for its phenomenal edge retention and ease of field sharpening, this steel is treated with a rugged, non-reflective acid-etched finish that actively masks wear while bolstering baseline surface resistance. The blade transitions into a robust full tang cloaked in meticulously textured Olive Drab Green G-10 scales. This multi-layered composite grip is aggressively scalloped to lock the knife securely into your palm, ensuring a slip-free three-finger hold even when slick with water, mud, or sweat.
Functionally, the flat-ground Wharncliffe edge profile maximizes downward cutting pressure and offers surgical tip precision, making short work of heavy cordage, canvas, or stubborn defensive obstacles. The ergonomics include an integrated forward finger guard to keep your hand from sliding onto the edge during high-force piercing strokes. Carrying the Mini is effortless thanks to the included custom-molded black Kydex sheath, which features adjustable passive retention and a versatile multi-position belt clip. This allows you to set up for vertical or horizontal carry, keeping your defensive option seamlessly tucked inside the waistband or cleanly mounted to a plate carrier.
*EDC Bench Notes & Pocket Care Guidance:
Because this high-performance blade is crafted from hard-use 1095 high-carbon steel, it requires occasional preventative maintenance to ward off oxidation. We recommend keeping the blade wiped down with a thin coat of high-quality oil (like CLP or mineral oil) after cleanings, especially if exposed to sweat, humidity, or wet environments. If you deploy it for everyday tasks like cutting cardboard or tape, clean any adhesive residue off the acid-etched finish promptly to preserve its low-profile appearance. Periodically flush out the Kydex sheath to remove trapped grit and verify that the belt clip hardware remains snug.
Key Features
- **USA Handcrafted Quality:** Forged, finished, and assembled by military veterans in North Carolina, delivering exceptional build consistency for tactical and survival operations.
- **1095 High-Carbon Performance:** Delivers superior edge retention and high structural impact resistance, while remaining straightforward to touch up in the field with basic sharpening stones.
- **Tactical Wharncliffe Profile:** A 3-inch straight-edge design that concentrates massive downward cutting force down the entire edge, while providing fine, razor-sharp tip penetration.
- **Ergonomic G-10 Handles:** Rugged Olive Drab Green composite grip scales with hand-textured grooves that lock into a secure three-finger hold under high-stress conditions.
- **Acid-Etched Finish:** Features a non-reflective, rock-tumbled acid finish that masks abrasions from heavy cutting while giving the blade a distinctive, battle-worn appearance.
- **Modular Kydex Sheath:** Precision-molded sheath ensures rattle-free retention and supports ambidextrous, multi-angle mounting positions for IWB, OWB, or gear carry.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Stroup Knives
- Model: Mini Fixed Blade
- MPN: MINI-ODG-G10
- UPC: 850043388012
- Country of Origin: USA
- Blade Length: 3.00 Inches
- Cutting Edge: 2.85 Inches
- Overall Length: 6.75 Inches
- Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel
- Blade Style: Wharncliffe / Straight Back
- Blade Finish: Rock Tumbled Acid Etched
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: Textured G-10
- Handle Color: Olive Drab Green with Black Underlays
- Sheath Material: Molded Kydex
- Mounting Hardware: Adjustable Belt Clip
