The Team Room x Stroup Knives Unveil the Charlie 6: A Combat-Ready Hunting Knife Built for Real-World Use

The Team Room continues to establish itself as a rising name in the firearms retail space, known for partnering with top-tier manufacturers to bring innovative builds and standout products to market. Their focus on quality collaborations has consistently resulted in unique offerings that blend performance, practicality, and style.

One of their latest ventures is a partnership with Stroup Knives, a respected name in the world of handcrafted combat and hunting blades. Stroup’s reputation for producing knives that balance form and function is well-earned—and now, that craftsmanship meets The Team Room’s vision with the release of the Charlie 6.

This isn’t just another knife—it’s a thoughtfully designed tool that merges combat capability with field-ready utility. A collaboration rooted in shared purpose, the Charlie 6 reflects both brands’ commitment to producing gear that performs when it matters most.

A Blade With Purpose, Built From a Bond

According to The Team Room, this project was born from a relationship that took root in Florida—something organic, not forced. Once the spark was lit, the idea for a new kind of blade took shape. And they didn’t just rebrand an existing profile and call it a day. The Team Room started from scratch with sketches, working closely with Stroup to bring a vision to life: a hybrid tool that feels just as at home hanging off a plate carrier as it does processing game in the backwoods.

The Charlie 6 is the tactical-hunting hybrid blade we didn’t know we needed. It’s compact, discrete, and incredibly intentional in its design. Every curve has a reason. The 2.75” blade made from S35VN steel isn’t just about edge retention and corrosion resistance—it’s a signal that this knife was made for real-world use, not just shelf appeal. The 0.25” blade thickness means this thing can take a beating, and the discreet carry clip makes it easy to EDC without shouting “combat knife” to everyone in the room.

And that double-edge concept? It wasn’t just for show either. The Team Room wanted something that worked in the real world—like when you’re hanging a harvested animal and need a back edge for skinning or a deeper belly for capping. You can tell this wasn’t a committee-designed tool; it was built by people who live this lifestyle.

Materials That Matter

Let’s talk about grips—because this is where the design and beauty of this blade stands out. The Charlie 6 comes standard in Black G10, a classic go-to for durability and grip. But if you’re like us and love something a little more eye-catching, the premium options hit different. The Curly Koa version looks absolutely stunning, and the Maple Burl Hybrid, Giraffe Bone and Bog Oak variants bring in that handcrafted, one-of-a-kind energy that collectors chase. It’s worth noting that most of the G10 variants have already sold out—so if you’ve got your eye on something a little more exotic, now’s the time.

Each knife is handmade in North Carolina by Stroup Knives, designed by The Team Room, and built with the kind of attention to detail that most production knives simply don’t get.

Specs Rundown

• Overall Length: 6.75”

• Blade Length: 2.75”

• Blade Material: S35VN

• Blade Thickness: 0.25”

• Handle Materials: G10, Curly Koa, Maple Burl Hybrid, Giraffe Bone, Bog Oak

• Clip: Discreet carry

• Origin: Handmade in NC / Designed in FL

Final Thoughts

There’s something refreshing about seeing two companies come together and actually nail a collaboration. The Charlie 6 isn’t just a passion project—it’s a field-tested, purpose-built blade that reflects both The Team Room’s vision and Stroup’s master craftsmanship. At $269 MSRP, it’s sitting in that sweet spot where quality and accessibility meet.

I hope this isn’t their last collab. There’s too much potential here—too much chemistry between these two brands—to let this be a one-and-done.

For more details or to snag one before they’re all gone, head over to The Team Room’s website. Just be warned: stock’s already thinning out, and I wouldn’t wait too long.