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GERBER Prodigy, Serrated Edge, Designed cues for the new Prodigy were inspired by the award-winning LMF II, another knife engineered by Gerber's Jeff Freeman. The Prodigy is much smaller (9.75" overall length), but it certainly packs as much punch as its predecessor. The full tang, high-carbon stainless steel blade is beefy, and coated with black oxide for improved corrosion resistance and reduced visual signature. The ergonomic over-molded rubber handles ensures a soft, comfortable, but secure grip in all conditions. It's also MIRS complaint. Much like the knife, the sheath is designed to live up to the task with a friction-release thumb lock for security and a list of non-detection features. Noise is dampened thanks to a molded softgrip coating which, like the ballistic nylon material, is MIRS compliant. It's also MOLLE compatible and comes with a leg strap and two additional attachment straps for added security. Features: - MOLLE compatible - Leg Strap Included - Secure Grip In All Conditions - Full Tang, High-Carbon Stainless Steel Blade Specifications: - Overall Length: 9.75" - Length of Blade: 4.75" - Blade Material: High Carbon Stainless Steel - Sheath Material: Friction-release Thumb Lock - Blade Type: Fine Edge, Mfg No: 22-41121, Manufacturer: Gerber Blades
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Technical Details
- Sandvick 12C27 Stainless Steel Blade with Black Oxide Finish- Serrated Edge Only Full Tang Fixed Blade
- Textured Soft-Grip Overmolded Ensures a Secure Grip
- Window Punch/Pommel
- Molle Compatible Hard Sheath with Ballistic Nylon Belt Loop and Straps
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By cartoon lover (nevada)
Blade 4.75" long, 0.188" thick, full tang, Handle 5", weight 8 oz. Bowie type blade shape, Flat grind, factory razor sharp, with a generous 2" of serration.
I wanted something a little lighter and smaller than my Kabar Bull Dozier. This is like a bigger and fixed blade version of the Gerber Auto 06 military. The handle is a snug fit in the hand but that's the tradeoff for something smaller. Balance is a tad biased to the blade end. I am a big fan of high toughness knife steels. I don't mind losing a little edge retention but the blade must NOT break or chip when it gets used hard. The sandvik SS used in this blade has a great reputation for high toughness and good edge retention. In the end, that was the reason why I chose this one over others.
The sheath is effective, and quiet deployment. It's also MOLLE compatible, with countless loops and snaps and velcro dohickeys so you can mount it in every which way imaginable. But it seems a little overkill for a smaller knife and I'm no longer in the service so I don't need all that stuff, just a belt loop thank you. The sheath ends up being a very complex piece of hardware that weighs almost as much as the knife 6 oz. That's the only reason why i gave this 4 stars; but make that 5 stars if you are military.
By Dexter Charles Marquis (GLOUCESTER, MA, US)
This is a great Knife, but that is to be expected from a company like Gerber. It has great balance and feel. Not overwhelmingly heavy but its got a bit of girth. The blade is thick and rugged and great for bashing and using like a small hatchet. I like the "window breaker" for all things smashing too, although not much for use as a hammer. My one complaint is that the sheath is not very functional. it is large and the blade guard does not detach from the other part. It works well as long as you use the leg strap and put it on your belt, but with out the leg strap it kinda flaps around. All and all the knife works great and the price is right, and personally I like simplicity and ruggedness. Which this knife has.
By William M. berger (ft. laud florida)
I bought mine from a gun show and my first impression was "WOW ! I finally found the 'Perfect' tactical knife for Me"..It fits my hand Very well / Full Tang / Impact pommel / Well balanced / Great rubber grip thats what i like to call "Reduced Slip" in that its texture neither 'Smooth and Slippery' nor 'Bumpy or Sticky' feeling / Very nice Mddle-of-the-Road length; the blade measures right about 5 inches at the hilt which allows for a nice short pull from any angle I might end up in but is still long enough to "Encourage Retreat" / A real good price / The handle is flat like fighting knives are supposed to be / Made here in the U.S.; keeping people working.
The sheath leaves a little to be desired though...It only comes with 1 leg strap; this doesn't bother me though because I wouldn't use 2 anyway...The tension lip works great but that makes the (2) snap-button straps pretty dumb; 1 is more than enough; , I cut off the top 1 and snaped the bottom 1 into itself and that works great as it gives the handle a slight angle away from the sheath which makes for an easier grab
If you're considering this knife and don't have the luxury of doing physical side-by-side comparisons; know that my hand is 7 1/2 inches long from the tip of my middle finger to the bottom of my hand where it meets the wrist, my second knukles from the finger-tip are 3 1/2 inches wide in the 'Gripped' position, this leaves about 1/4 inch of space on both sides which is an awesome ft for a fighting knife--BUT--Sheath 'Made in China'...Shame on you Gerber
By Keegan Pendergast (whittier, ca, US)
To start, this thing is made for work. I was waffling between this and the bigger LMF, but i decided on this because of the weight. Upon picking it upI haven't really been able to beat it up and give it a good run through, but the small wood-working i have tried came out really nice. It does however lack the necessary weight to really chop effectively, but in a survival situation i believe it could get the job done. The blade delivered to me is made of the Sandvick (sp?) stainless steel which i understand to be decent steel. From what I've learned it does not hold a fine edge very long. That is not to say it doesn't hold an effective edge. I have sharpened it once and it is perfect my camp uses. The handles is made of a molded composite that i have really come to like. It is not pretty, but functionality of it is hit right on. I have bigger hands and would have preferred a slightly thicker handle, however. The handle sticks well in wet conditions and seems to me that it will be a very durable product. The sheath is without a doubt the part Gerber saved money. The Nylon parts are quite honestly only sufficient for stowage in a bag in my opinion. I do NOT ever see myself strapping this particular sheath to my body. The other composite components of the sheath are however top notch. The sheath is definitely a head scratcher. I would have preferred to pay 10 more bucks and got another leg strap (because it only comes with one)and a replacement material for the nylon components. Overall, I would recommend this product to a friend who isn't looking for a specific job for this knife. It seems to be best used as a well-rounded emergency knife. It can absolutely be used for combat and has fulfilled my role of camp knife and hiking companion quite well.
By Jon Scott Wilson (Boston, MA)
Just what I was looking for. Great weight and balance. Sheath is a little cumbersome but a with a few modifications it works out well. Can't wait to get out and put it to a few tests this spring in the White Mountains of N.H.
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