Gerber 22-41121 Prodigy Survival Knife
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 22-41121 Prodigy Survival Knife
Customer Review: Best compact knive ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't waste your time reviewing other knives. The Prodigy will meet and pass all your expectations by far... Great weight, performance, looks and feel.
The knife will last forever.
Customer Review: Decent survival knife
Summary: 4 Stars
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.Customer Review: Excellent knife....only wish it came in a non-serrated blade too!
Summary: 4 Stars
The Gerber Prodigy is an all-around, excellent knife. From its full tang design to the thickness and heft of the blade, this knife will definitely hold up to years of use and abuse. I bought mine for use as a survival/self-defense knife. I really like the skull crusher/window breaker point on the bottom end of the knife's tang. The handle feels good and the balance is excellent for a large, fixed-blade knife. The sheath is also molle compatible. My only complaint is that the Prodigy is not available in a non-serrated version. I would absolutely recommend the Gerber Prodigy to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, survival combat knife!Customer Review: Field test results: Success
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this knife for nearly a month, and I was finally able to give it a proper field test. I spent a few days out in the woods and used the Prodigy for everything, from shelter building to firewood collecting to food preparation. It performed beautifully in all respects. I was able to cut 1-2" diameter wood easily in a short time, but its light weight and size made whittling easy as well. The knife came out of the case shaving sharp (tested on my now-patchy leg) and stayed sharp through most of the test. After many, many choppings, it was fast and easy to sharpen. I wasn't sure if I would like the serrated portion of the edge, but I found it extremely useful cutting paracord and fleshy plants. I found the handle very comfortable to handle for long periods of time. The "glass breaker," which I thought would have limited usefulness, was actually helpful in puncturing food cans and anything else that needed a good bashing. The sheath seems to get a lot of hate from reviewers, but for my purposes it works fine. It seems sturdy enough, and I particularly like that it doesn't need to be buckled secure the knife. Overall, I think this knife is very good in terms of durability and usefulness, and hard to beat at this price point.Customer Review: Flawless
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an avid hiker and camper, and this knife is perfect for my uses. If you are looking for a quality, rugged bush knife, you won't find a better one for the price.