Stroup Knives builds the TU2 as a straightforward tactical fixed blade: 4.5" of 1095 high carbon steel, hand shaped, rock tumbled, and acid etched so wear blends into the finish instead of showing scratches. Full tang construction runs the steel end to end, and hardness lands at 58-59 HRC, tough enough for prying and digging chores that would fold a lesser knife.The milled G10 handle wears a red over black layered pattern that shows through the machining, with a lanyard hole at the pommel. A black Kydex sheath is included, and its belt clip mounts left or right handed, vertical or horizontal. At 5 oz on the belt, it disappears until needed.