Holtzman's Gorilla Survival Silverback D2 Fixed Blade Survival Knife for Bushcraft & Hunting with Kydex Sheath - Durable and Versatile

So I don't often write all-glowing reviews; I like to be honest and critical. This may just be the nicest product I've ever purchased from Amazon. I watched a few reviews on YouTube about this knife and decided it was just what I needed (I actually did need one in this size range). I was pretty impressed with the videos I watched, but it was nothing to how impressed I've been since receiving it! First of all, it's beautiful, like a work of art. Next, it is VERY solid and has some weight to it. I have average sized-mens hands and it fits perfectly! I've never had a knife with a G10 handle before, but I really like the texture; it is comfortable without scratching the flesh, yet grips well even when wet. The blade holds and takes an edge very well. I've dabbled a bit with forging and while I'm no accomplished knife maker, it has given me an eye for quality and this knife is of higher than average quality. Next, the Kydex sheath is so well made that I've decided that for my purposes I don't need the retention strap and removed it. Lastly, the ferro rod and striker are a nice touch and work very well. This is going to make a great camping knife, or if you have a Bug Out Bag this would be a great addition to it. I would highly recommend this knife to anybody; friends, family, and whoever reads this review.

I received my knife about a week ago now and have put it through some around the home duties. I has performed amazingly! The edge retention is absolutely awesome!!! Very tough D2 steel! We used D2 steel in dies used to cut and manufacture parts made of other types of steel so its tough! This knife is a testament to that. The included ferro rod is just right and throws some big sparks without wearing down fast. The scraper has a nice solid grip for wet or cold fingers. I tested mine in winter in Ohio with cold hands with no gloves and didnt have an issue holding onto it. My favorite feature of this knife and sheath is the compatibility of the sheath to customized for right or left handed carry and verticle or horizontal. I was concerned about the retention of the sheath but after recieving the knife it clicks in very positively. I live outdoors with spinal cord injury and walk with a heavy limp. I doesnt come unseated. This knife is well worth what youre going to pay and I would highly recommend it!!

So I've been collecting knives my entire life. I have purchased from the extremely cheap to the expensive custom knives. I have to give this company some major credit. Out of the box, razor sharp. Fit and finish is amazing for the money. Well balanced and feels great in the hand. The palm swell allows you to really get a hold of this knife. Sheath gets an A+. Super tough and good retention of the knife and accessories. The presentation out of the box made me feel like I was purchasing a $400 knife set. A lot of class from this company I must say. They definately go the extra mile without killing your wallet. I won't comment on durability just yet but thus far, this gets a 10 out of 10.

I usually never write reviews of the things I buy but for this occasion I will take the time to do it cuz this knife deserves it, I've owned many knives from big known companies to small ones and this is one of the best ones has a perfect length a nice thick spine the D2 steel is great, the knife has an awsome weight to it and the handle is one if not the most comfortable one I've had, I took the knife for camping the day after I bought it and chopped tree bark and cut wood feathers to make my fire with the ferro rod and everything worked perfectly, also the sheath is really nice and secure and you can set it for carrying the knife horizontal or vertical or which is a great feature. Overall this is an awsome knife and can't beat the price so I'll suggest this one to everyone out there looking for a great knife without spending too much.

This thing matches my Colt Python Combat Elite perfectly! This will be my go to camping knife, all the accessories are of high quality and I can’t wait to make a pointy stick with it🤪

Holtzman knives are the best quality knives i have ever owned. I first bought the neck knife and the quality was amazing. Then I ordered the Silverback and the knife was even better the the first. The knife is razor sharp. It has completed any task i have put it through. Its just a perfect knife. The sheath was tight but would rattle when you walked around with it on your side. I was just going to live with it but decided to message the company. I am so glad I did. They are so easy to work with. They stand behind there products. They took great care of me. I will definitely be buying from this company again. If you want a quality knife at a great price you cant go wrong with this knife. You also get a company that stands beside there products, which is hard to fine in today's times.

Very sturdy, well balanced, clip-point bushcraft knife. Handle scales are of oval shaped micarta. Fits the hand nicely with no fatigue issue. The blade steel is D2, which is excellent, tough knife steel with excellent edge retention properties. The factory edge on the knife it arrived with was crap. It would not even cut a piece of paper. Ten minutes on angle guide whetstones put a vicious edge to the d2 steel. The spine of the knife is a full 1/4 inch, heavy enough to tackle any outdoor camp/hunting/survival task. the included kydex sheath if fine and on the deluxe model comes with a ferro rod and tool steel 90degree striker. It's a compact packagewith a fine handling brute of a knife. The only thing to better the assembly would be a leather sheath with a hanger strap if you are a fan of that belt set-up... solid knife, quality steel and construction.. worth the money.

I've bought 2 if these and would highly recommend them. Great knife for a great price. Extremely durable & sharp.