| | |  | Fixed Blade | Home » » » Prodigy, Serrated Edge Prodigy - S/E - Clam | | | | | | | Description: | | 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 | | | Features: | |
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| 1.61 pounds | | Package Length:
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77 of 78 found the following review helpful:
 Lighter Version of the LMFFeb 03, 2009
By John Runion
I just got this knife and I must say I am impressed. I debated on buying the larger LMF model because of the overwhelming review rating...that being said I am glad that I saved $25. The only difference really between the two is the ability to make a spear and lash the LMF to a pole, a built in sharpener, and a hammer like surface. The Prodigy may not have these things but it is well balanced...heafty...has a great grip in your hand...and the sheath is very adjustable....So if you want the beef of the LMF without the price...The Prodigy is a great survival...bushwaking, backcountry knife.
67 of 69 found the following review helpful:
Good balance, excellent grip, stays sharpSep 24, 2009
By Kwan L. Lowe
"DigitalHermit"
I have the big brother to this knife, the LMF II. This one is slightly smaller and doesn't come with that immense sheath, but is a solid knife in its own right. The grip is very comfortable and fits my hand well. In my opinion, a good grip is as important as a good blade because you can easily open your hand if the knife slips.
Out of the box, the blade was sharp enough to shave my forearm. It's a good weight -- not very heavy -- but feels solid. It does just about everything as well as the LMF II, except that it's just a touch lighter and shorter.
My usual knife test is to grab a couple coconuts from my neighbor's tree and see how easily I can open it up (carve the top off, open a hole to drink, carve a spoon from the husk, then chop it open). I did the test with this one and am happy to say that it did the job beautifully.
Next, I have this mutant tree in my back yard that grows like crazy. When green I can chop one branch with two swings from my machete. This knife took four to five hits but cut cleanly.
The Prodigy is actually a better bargain than the LMF II if you don't plan on "egressing" from a aircraft anytime soon. My "combat" experience is mainly waging war against the foliage, but I'm happy to have this knife during the fight.
38 of 41 found the following review helpful:
GERBER PRODIGY KNIFE 22-41121 /MOLLE SHEATHJul 06, 2009
By Mongoose/ARMY
"GEARKING"
Gerber 22-41121 prodigy survival knife;
This is one knife i wish i had bought sooner. It's balance is good the grip is great and the sheath sold me i can attach it to my molle vest or my drop leg in just a few min, according to my mission HOOAH 2GERBER you did an awsom job on this blade, A knife must be able to endure what task the buyer will be using the blade for surely it's not a crow bar.The seratted edge comes in handy, Better than most i've used it's great to use when cutting rope,small branches for Camo,Bone and those small serations come in handy for triming wire or det-cord.I;m in the military and i use my blades GO 29th ID/L
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Gerber ProdigyAug 20, 2010
By Hank
The thing I like about this knife is that it can be used for multiple things: cutting, chopping, sawing, hammering, and as a window punch. I think the size is perfect(a little smaller than the LMF2). The sheath is okay. Its starting to split a little around the top edge. It only comes with one leg strap(if that matters to you) but I use my belt for the top and the one leg strap for the bottom anyways. I wish it had a spot on the back of the blade that could be used as a striker for a fire starter. Its durable, the handle is comfortable, its easy to sharpen, and I like the weight of it. If you're looking for something that is bigger, heavier, and that comes with a great sheath(Integrated sharpener,two leg staps, and a saftey knife), then go with the Gerber LMF2 for about $25-$35 more. Hope you found this helpful.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Best tactical knife, period.Oct 09, 2011
By Peter T Wadsworth
I spent several days if not weeks researching tactical knives before my last deployment and the Gerber Prodigy kept coming to the top of the list. After 7 months in Afghanistan, I think I found the ultimate tactical knife (not that that will keep me from buying more though, they are just plain fun). On previous deployments I had carried K-bars (tanto and classic), and the OKC bayonet. All great knifes, but lets be realistic, we are not fighting hordes of enemies in the jungles anymore. For urban carry I found them difficult to use, noisy, heavy and hard to carry comfortably. Folders never lasted more than a couple of months of field use, and daggers, though by far my favorite knifes, are for one purpose only. So I was looking for something that would fit the bill as a tactical knife ready for combat in an urban environment and tough enough to survive deployment use.
The Prodigy is IT. This knife is nearly indestructible, has a wicked sharp blade that retains the edge excellently, and it is perfect in size: big enough to use in combat and small enough so that it is easy to maneuver in confined spaces and do more "delicate" work with it, and this puts the prodigy over the LMF for me. The weight is greater than you would expect for the size, but less than a full size combat knife.
My second point in selecting the knife was the sheath; it can make or break an otherwise great knife. This sheath is damn near perfect. It can easily be adjusted to go anywhere. I wore it strapped to my leg on my pistol holster most of the time, but attached to the lower back you cant even feel it either. The size makes it comfortable to wear anywhere on the plate carrier or LBV, and the friction-release holds it securely, and quietly, in place even in upside-down wear. The friction-release also makes this knife completely silent to deploy.
Other pros are the rubber handle and window-punch. The handle is big enough to be easily used wearing gloves and the rubber groove will keep it secured firmly in a sweaty hand or in rain. Although the window-punch won't do anything to armored windows, it can provide a less lethal alternative to control a subject.
All in all, I highly recommend the Prodigy for military deployments.
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