TOPS Silent Hero Survival Knife Gets A Handle Upgrade!

#survival #knife #camping #edc
TOPS KNIVES SILENT HERO LINKS
Bladehq** shrsl.com/4a1d8
Amazon** amzn.to/408GN2U
GPKNIVES** shrsl.com/4a1d9
SMKW** www.pjtra.com/...
_________________
Gideonstactical Gear Link Hub: solo.to/gideon...
__________________
GT AMAZON STORE AFFILIATE LINK
www.amazon.com...
__________________
LA POLICE GEAR LINK
la-police-gear...
10% Off Your Purchase With Code GTTAC10
_______________
BACKCOUNTRY.COM LINK
alnk.to/gVGQLbW
________________
MOOSEJAW LINK
alnk.to/4Xu7Rm9
________________
Rocky Talkie Link Includes 10% Off Your Purchase!
Rockytalkie.com/GT
___________________
5.11 TACTICAL LINK
511.pxf.io/e4MKDO
________________
MONTANA KNIFE COMPANY LINK
alnk.to/4BEBTMj
________________
GRAYL Water Purifer LINK
alnk.to/dpqvGkY
_______________
SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE LINK
alnk.to/8iPIHhA
________________
MYSTERY RANCH STORE LINK
alnk.to/60VRWIw
________________
KELTY GEAR STORE LINK
alnk.to/faxgXac
________________
HLTH CODE Meal Replacement Shakes: bit.ly/2PVUUbR
Get 15% Off With Promo Code: EATWITHGT
Paypal Link: www.paypal.com...
Paypal Username: [e-mail]
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANYTHING SEEN IN THIS VIDEO AT HOME. YOU TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISKS WHEN USING, HANDLING, OR ARE OTHERWISE ENGAGED WITH ANY OF THE ITEMS, SCENARIOS, OR TOPICS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO.
/ gideonstactical
/ gideonstactical300
/ gideonstactical

[@jessr.3763]

I made a point of coming back to this video after receiving my second Silent Hero today. I had originally bought the version with the smooth scales and loved it enough to buy a second backup blade but saw that only the rocky mountain tread version was available. So I bought it, and upon opening it today got the biggest surprise when I realized that the rocky mountain trail handle scales are actually thicker, filling out the hand more, than the version with the smooth scales. I was actually really happy to realize this, seeing as I always found my original silent hero’s handle to be just a tad too thin. I havent used the rocky mountain tread version in the field so I can't speak to the difference in developing hot spots between it and the smooth grip version, but the thicker grip on the RMT version feels so much more robust and ergonomic to me in how it fills out my hand. Honestly, I think I’m going to migrate over to it, and if the rought tread gives me any issues, I’ll wrap the handle in black tennis tape to smooth it over, and fill out my hand even a bit more. This was one the happiest accidental discoveries I’ve made in a while, and I hope this helps anyone considering which version of the silent hero they want.

[@NGMonocrom]

Only an upgrade for some. I have a TOPS Apache Dawn with the Rocky Mountain Tread, and I love it! Excellent, secure grip. No issues with the handle scales. No clue why everyone thinks the grips are too aggressive.

[@MrTimstaaa]

I just received my silent hero after watching this review and a few others and I must say it's an absolute animal. I spend most of my time in the high country and this thing has already proven itself after a week of solid use. Thanks again for the great reviews

[@mr.delacruz559]

I'm happy that Tops listens to its customers! I did special order my silent hero without the RMT scales a while ago. The knife is without a doubt my favorite mid size knife. now I'm just waiting for the Tex creek & BOB folders to come out!!!

[@AngryIrishBastard]

Never giving up on my Esee 6 but this is giving me reason to look at TOPs more and more - first the Brakimo and now Silent Hero - im not made of money but damn i wish I was -

[@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL]

It's about freaking time, you don't know how many times I wanted to buy it! And the handle was the only draw back for me!!

[@gideonstactical]

Now you are free to enjoy it!

[@stephenward6886]

That's Awesome! I was just talking to Pete Kohler last Saturday morning about the Silent Hero. And the topic of the handles came up too. I have gotten used to handle now. I let Pete know that the main reason I decided to pull the trigger and place the order for the Silent Hero was the very in depth video you put out on its performance. Since then, I now have 2 different custom kydex sheaths for my Silent Hero by Doug Wilson at Yellowhawk Customs. I just wonder how much of a size difference there is on the forward side of the handle, for fitment into my kydex sheaths. Great video Aaron. Hope you and Pete have fun camping.

[@gabrielshear4298]

I’m camp cook so considering that most of my work I will be kitchen chores this would be an excellent knife !. Yup it’s a great knife for bushcraft and prepper work also .. I love a knife with a nice fat blade !. Would love to see this knife about an inch longer though ..

[@kaiabbe2623]

Do a versus video with the esse 6, been dying to see one in the field

[@johnfromscotland1050]

Brilliant, brilliant, great knife, had my eye on this for a few years but the handle put me off a bit..... Now oh yes, I bought it, and love it, great knife for 95% of all hunting, bushcraft and camping survival tasks...... and a very noble cause that the foundation supports...... so we'll worth a purchase. It's not Africa, but Scotland can be a hardy place to test a knife, and this knife stands up to everything I have tossed at it.

[@SurvivalZoneAfricaZA]

The Silent Hero is always a winner! Thanks for your views!

[@jsmitty2047]

Tops makes amazing knives. I planned on buying the original but the handles put me off, needless to say ill be ordering this in a minute. I agree with you 1000% I wish they did kydex sheath, the sheath Tops use and have are great quality but I am a kydex person.

[@gideonstactical]

J Smitty agreed perfect match to be with the Kydex sheath!

[@j.p.4541]

Just a heads up I called Tops today and it was $60.00 for the handles.

[@steelers90802]

I've always loved this knife but never cared for the handle. This is really tempting me to purchase

[@gideonstactical]

steelersfan now you don't want to miss it!

[@bushcraftrex5394]

I instantly bought the smooth version BUT be careful, TOPS made a huge design flaw. They use the same screws as on the original handle- And the because the handle is smooth, those screws stick out about one millimeter to each side which gets really annoying with prolonged use. I contacted TOPS, but now i have to pay almost 30$ to get the f*** right screws to me here in Germany

[@steelers90802]

Bushcraft Mit Rex That's horrible customer service, TOPS should be ashamed

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Yep... good move on the handle changes... Really like the geometry and thought perspective of this knife. Looked at the original version non-tops manufacture (very pricey) and when TOPS production started up with this Knife design --- it had that funky RMT handle that I felt was a deal breaker... particulars being overall feel and picking up dirt as well as harder to clean off game related tasks in cold conditions, etc. I also think this knife could benefit from selecting some optional steels.

[@xnbomb]

Thanks for letting us know this finally available. All they have to do now is make this in a stainless steel (any of 440c, 154cm or N690Co, which they have used on other models, would be fine by me), and they can count on my purchase. I spend all day on the water, so regular carbon steels are not appealing.

[@steelers90802]

Agreed

[@NGMonocrom]

Yup. I'd buy one in a heartbeat if it was available in a non-shiny 440C. Like their Desert Nomad model.

[@inquisitor4635]

Stainless for me as well. And a kydex sheath. Perhaps the handle may need a bit more girth for larger hands...looks to be a bit narrow in the vid. With these change added to the knife, it would be perfect.

[@NGMonocrom]

inquisitor I don't know..... Aaron has large hands. So the handle seems fine. You can always buy an aftermarket kydex sheath for it. That's what I did with my ESEE 6 and my Becker BK9. Only thing we can't easily change or DIY is the blade steel. I get it. Stainless steels don't quite have the ability to soak up shocks & knocks as well as carbon steels. But it's not as though 440C is made out of glass! TOPS' Desert Nomad isn't failing like crazy. I'm getting fed up with trying to find a knife as capable as my ESEE 6, or like the Silent Soldier but without the rust issues. Come on TOPS, please make this knife in a subdued 440C option.

[@inquisitor4635]

NGMonocrom Thnx for the input.

[@Lawman-196]

Definitely one of my favorite knives in every trip👍

[@reynaldogarciajr.235]

I own one with the mountain tread handles and I must say being a 5' 7" tall man with small hands it feels good and sturdy but still small. I'm guessing if TOPS company could make this upgrade then they should think about making the handles thicker for those who may want it.

[@dennisjpoleyjr8713]

I love my Silent Hero, and I don't mind the Rocky Mountain tread pattern. But the handle is very smooth/shiny, kinda slippery. I think G10 would be nice. Definitely needs a Kydex sheath.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Wows Tops is a great company, giving owners of that knife the choice to send it in for new scales!! THUMBS UP TOPS! ....I love so many of their knives yet the Hero doesn't grab me, the way you love that blade though makes me consider it.

[@JuandelaCruz001]

Dear Santa . . . I haven't been a good boy lately. . . but . . .

[@gideonstactical]

Haha nice!

[@Shooter11B]

I absolutely love the knife design but for me the major weakness is it's WAY TOO THIN and un-beefy handle. The RMT seriously hurt my hand when I was trying to chop wood, etc. I do so almost daily with many of my other knives with no issues, that knife hurts! How about a fundamental redesign of the handle shape?

[@jessjohnson4978]

with or without the RMT, adding tennis handle grip tape helps a lot...

[@huejanus5505]

I kind of like the rocky mountain tread but wish they wouldn't make the tread as aggressive. More like ripples.

[@sonfoku73]

scalloped handles like brkt rather than rocky mountain tread would be better IMO

[@justintraupel9468]

I am in love with this blade!

[@WTHyde]

I don't know what all the concern is about the handle. I like the Rocky Mountain Tread. I don't think the new handle makes any difference at all with the knife. Sorry that Tops fell for all the whining.

[@combatewingchun]

W.T. Hyde I agree

[@eachday9538]

Respect to TOPS

[@tomservo3401]

Hmm tempting but i g2 admit ive never really had a problem with the rmt on my silent hero. I didnt care much for the sheath so i got an awesome custom kydex sheath for it.

[@joefrank7159]

Awesome a great knife is even better now.

[@MIADolphinsFAN]

Love the new rockin scales. Going to have to ship mine to tops for the upgrade. Thanks for the video Aaron😎

[@gideonstactical]

Nice!

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

They are both good ones but the ESEE 6 would be my pick! Excellent review I like the scales on those I cant wait to try them thanks for the info.

[@gideonstactical]

guns4funcajanajustin no problem

[@kshatriya1414]

I'm still wondering if I should get the tops knives silent hero or the ESEE 6?..

[@EverydaySurvival]

YES FINALLY.thats the only thing that held me back from gettin it.Thanks for the info

[@gideonstactical]

Everyday Survival awesome glad to hear it!

[@mistersmith3986]

Although I don't like Tops knives, I do like your great reviews. Thanks.

[@gideonstactical]

mister smith thanks for watching!

[@utilitariansharp8597]

New camera lens is superb

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks!

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

No doubt that the Silent Hero @ $160.00 is a nice knife but the Esee 6 @ $125.00 is just as good. I prefer the way the Esee 6 fills my large hand but I also like the Silent Hero ramped jimping... Either knife will serve you well really.

[@Mortzy]

Just ordered this beauty.

[@bryanteal]

I just emailed TOPS about getting these scales for the knife I just ordered on amazon.ca. I don't want to ship my knife to the US, and I'd be surprised if they have a Canadian affiliate to do the scale fitting. I'm willing to do it myself, but I doubt they'll agree to that. We shall see.......

[@balazsweber4020]

At last! Now I gone buy one!

[@jaredcook2399]

get a sheath from red feather you can custom make your sheath

[@emmanuelmaldonado8202]

I have years follow your vídeos, I like so much your Chanel. Regards from Monterrey México!!

[@gideonstactical]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@donaldpickowicz1698]

I’m torn between the silent hero and the moccasin ranger for just a BA camping knife. Do you prefer one over the other?

[@schoondogg7]

This vs esee 6? Love my esee but i like this knife a lot after watching this

[@rustywilliford8298]

put the esee 6 handle on this knife and you will have a good knife!.. the handle shape on this knife does the blade no justice..

[@sirjackson2529]

@gideonstactical , so I've had to go through a bunch of loops to get this knife. I ordered it through amazon, got the wrong one, and eventually got it replaced. The smooth grips on mine are definitely not any thicker than the RMT grips. Are my grips different from the ones on yours in the video?

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

nice upgrade! great job

[@shaifulafzan]

hey mr aron. love all ur vids very2 much info and realistic. sir i have a request if u dont mind can u please take out the micarta handle.. just wanted to see the tang from a side. because the width of the tang it is look quite thin.. please post it on fb after removing the scale. very much tq sir. long live u sir

[@hawaiivolcanosquad3322]

Nice looking blade!

[@9unslin9er]

Any word on this improper screw size issue? I don't want the smooth micarta if those screws are going to stick out.

[@benhenry7349]

Can you do a review on the new up grade steel eagle 1070c delta class?

[@Rick1dat]

Not trying to find fault with your review it's good was wondering why your not using hard wood ? The test if your going to do chopping I'd think be with hard oak, maple, beech.

[@gideonstactical]

Rick AB. The state in which I live has Fern trees pine trees and Aspen. You have to work with what you got!

[@Rick1dat]

Oh, sorry I was afraid I may step on someones toes wasn't trying to be rude. Again sorry.

[@darrellbowen1582]

Awesome ! I want one!!!!

[@MrBluoct]

. . Thanks. 2016... and no kydex sheath option ?????????? source for kydex . . . .

[@gideonstactical]

AZWelke or redfeathergear

[@fanboy5769]

Would you recommend the silent hill or the Tahoma field knife?

[@Dutch1911a1]

Hey there! I'm a big fan of Tops. I'm currently looking for a knife that is great for skinning and processing game. How does the Silent Hero fit that bill. I'm in Utah and hibt and hike in Utah and Idaho. Your thoughts?

[@mikeolito8077]

Do they have a left handed sheath

[@justintraupel9468]

Where can i find the best deal on this without the rocky mtn scales?

[@lrrp692]

do you like this knife better than your gso survive knives

[@megalodonscortex7578]

Can I send you a knife to review? Please I need to more about these European steels.

[@DeepakKumar-kr9ki]

I want purchase one. Can you help where to get this online? I live in India, not finding on eBay or amazon!

[@DrJJay1]

why haven't you reviewed any Schenk Knives yet?

[@DougCRood]

Woo Hoo! Gotta add that to the Christmas list! dcr

[@michaellaird9262]

sweet. been waiting for.this

[@ToxicFantasma]

Smooth handle version is $170 on Amazon, while the ESEE6 is $120. Is this knife worth the extra $50?

[@gideonstactical]

(SBB) Blitz That is hard. I love the ESEE6, but...the egos are better on the TOPS and the Saber grind will work a little better in general survival talks.

[@ToxicFantasma]

Thanks Gideon, great videos, keep up the phenomenal work!

[@maddogtannen1966]

The blade needs to be an inch longer in my opinion .. I'm nit picking I know .. Just my opinion .. This knife however is a pretty good knife .. Forget "The Tracker" BS knife nonsense .. "The Tracker" knife to me is a mean looking knife that isn't worth much ..

[@organdonor1962]

When they make a stainless model , I am in.

[@ottawasilver7720]

nice!!!!!! I may have to order one!

[@gideonstactical]

You wouldn't be sorry!

[@matthewtaylor9063]

Thanks for the info

[@gideonstactical]

For sure!

[@darylgoto1526]

love it.

[@justuswhitmore8199]

if I'm going to get an aftermarket sheath either way, should I go with the esee 6 or the silent hero?

[@sonfoku73]

i say silent hero. its meant for combat, but the design of the knife offers better slicing ability, whereas the esee 6 is meant to be your average survival knife

[@mikecarpenter6703]

Finally!!!

[@Sam-ze9mo]

what's that watch you're wearing?

[@gideonstactical]

Casio G-Shock and Sunnto mini compass.

[@Sam-ze9mo]

thanks!

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Aaron, Yeah, My style of knife. I know it will be a performer in the bush as well. But I still love my Modde Rodent 6, I love how it looks like a Ratmandu on steroids now that I had it modified at the Busse Custom Shop. It's the Top's. Yup, it's one of my Fav's in this size. I could Neck Carry my Mora 510 with it. But I just got a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter, I love the steel. I got very lucky to now have a Awesome Combo. In colder weather, I will team them with my 17" Hultafors Bruks Agdor Hatchet one of my Compact Bush Craft Hatchet which is still easy to carry, I also added my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw in the Crazy Horse Scabbard with a extra Aggressive saw blade. Ofcource my Gerber Multi Tool to untangle paracord, open my A La Chicken and Dumplings,, take hot pots off the fire and pull my shorties out of my Custom Made Steve Morietti Cigar Mouthpieces. He a world renowned carver and pipe maker. Yeah tge briar he used on mine are over 100 year old. Nice. Anyhow, I already practiced with my set and I trust my life on this set. Oh, even though I could carry my 17" Hultafors Bruks Agdor Hatchet in a Axe Holster made by Eugene Group a KZbin. I have a area on the side of my Kodiak Gearsling also to carry it if I want. Nice. In thicker stuff, I can also bring my Woodsman Pal Premium Machete, or my Ka-Bar Johnson Adventure Parangatang which I have (2) and put a Black Handle on one of them. Yup, I'm a Match Freak.,,. p

[@miccijrful]

Silent Hero vs Tacoma??? Decisions decisions!!?????

[@AedansOutdoors]

Yo dude you got hacked... A ton of other you tubers got the same hack that it would appear you have as well...

[@bacon81]

Great! Rocky Mountain tread blows

[@lelandmiller312]

I have one

[@bushcrfter7917]

finally

[@RoyFernbach]

Great looking blade and great upgrade to the handle. Thanks for the video. But, as always, TOPS is too expensive in general for what it offers.

[@gideonstactical]

I don't fell that way on the price.

[@RoyFernbach]

I know people who work for, and work with TOPS. Even they say their blades are on the expensive side. Perhaps you have more disposable income than most... many people make less than $15 an hour in USA... and that means a lot of tops knives = 10-15 hours of work to pay for. Average meal is around $7-10... so you are talking up to 15 meals, etc. When you start to break it down, TOPS, while quality, is rather on the expensive side, at least in many people's opinion.

[@killough71010]

Tops are a bargain for what you get. It's pretty much a custom knife for hundreds less. You probably have never handled one. You can feel the quality in your hand, they are outstanding.

[@meccagold2009]

fINA,FREAKIN',LLY!

[@duncansq47]

dreams

[@duncansq47]

And yes really wish they would have a kydex option cause I don't like leather nor want leather

[@jeremyg371]

That's just a bad to the bone knife.

[@gideonstactical]

absolutely!

[@ryanc5681]

Aaron- you think I should get the Esee 6 this week or the silent hero? I do love esee but I've been buying Tops lately as well and I am enjoying there work, which should I buy?