Silent Hero 4

The original purpose behind the Silent Hero was to provide a mid- to large-sized tool for a specialized interdiction unit combating rhino poachers in Africa. Its excellent design has since proven itself with users across multiple continents.

Over time, however, designer Anton du Plessis realized that he did not always need such a large knife strapped to his hip. This led to the creation of the Silent Hero 4.

The handle and blade shape of the full-sized Silent Hero were already perfectly suited to a wide range of tasks. By scaling them down, the Silent Hero 4 becomes much easier to carry as an EDC knife, while remaining long enough to handle the vast majority of everyday cutting tasks.

Although the overall appearance remains faithful to the original design, the Silent Hero 4 features several key differences. Its blade is thinner at 3.3 mm, compared with the thicker blade of the full-sized model. Instead of the original Black River Wash finish, it features a durable Sniper Gray Cerakote finish. It also comes with a rugged Kydex sheath rather than a leather sheath.

Whether you're looking for a compact companion to the full-sized Silent Hero or simply prefer a blade around 11 cm rather than 15 cm, the Silent Hero 4 is an excellent addition to any knife collection.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 10.8 cm
• Cutting Edge: 9.9 cm
• Handle Length: 11.8 cm
• Overall Length: 22.2 cm
• Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 3.3 mm
• Blade Hardness: 56–58 HRC
• Blade Style: Tanto
• Blade Finish: Sniper Gray Cerakote
• Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta
• Sheath Material: Black Kydex
• Weight: approx. 173 g
• Weight with Sheath: approx. 258 g
• Designer: Anton du Plessis
• Made in the USA