“Stroke path > erase” does not erase as set by the eraser tool.

[Allison389885975leu]

Adobe Photoshop Version: 25.9.1 20240610.r.626 e3aae35  x64

Operating System: Mac OS 13.6.7

Steps to reproduce:

1. Create a path (pen tool or shape tool) on a layer with content. The goal is to use the path to erase the content.
2. Using the pen tool or path selection tool, right click and “Stroke Path > Erase.” 

Expected result: The path is stroked as per the erase tool settings. I have been using this method to create fine details in lineart. For example, parallel lines of consistent width, such as in the attached screenshot.

Actual result: The path is stroked as a brush with the foreground color with a feathered edge.

[Jeff Arola]

Both Photoshop 2023 and 2024 have a bug in which the Stroke Path dialog settings don't necessarily match the selected tool.

In the Stroke Path dialog select Background Eraser Tool to stroke the path with the Eraser Tool

If you want to be certain the correct tool is used to Stroke a path, then with the path active select the tool such as the Eraser Tool and then press Enter/Return