Field Review of the Gerber Prodigy

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2022
  • Well, today we finally get the Gerber Prodigy out in the backyard on the stump and beat on it a bit. I have to say that I'm very impressed with this knife. After re-profiling the edge to 20 degrees the performance of this knife greatly improved. I highly recommend that you pick one up if you can still find them.

Komentáře • 48

  • @justingebhardt6334
    @justingebhardt6334 Před rokem +1

    This is pretty much my everyday carry, this knife is STOUT... Definitely worth every penny

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      It definitely out performs it’s price that’s for sure. Thanks for watching

  • @terryw.milburn8565
    @terryw.milburn8565 Před rokem +1

    Your Mods Made A Big Difference, Thanks For This David ! ATB T God Bless

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      I was surprised at just how much the re-profile changed it’s performance. Same to you sir and thanks for watching

  • @EssayonsFG
    @EssayonsFG Před rokem +1

    Nice looking review on the Gerber Prodigy.

  • @loydbenetti3237
    @loydbenetti3237 Před rokem +1

    Great review- got one myself ,great knife. Like your mods too. Only thing I dont care much for is the glass breaker point on the back of handle could be quite literally a pain in the ass, may smooth it down. Hell, the steels' so strong anyway if I had to break glass I'd just use the damn blade in an emergency. Watch JoeX on CZcams he's got a great review on the prodigy as well.
    Cheers !

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      Thanks, I appreciate it! I agree, the glass breaker is not necessary. I’ve been thinking about grinding it down and rounding it off as well. Thanks for watching

  • @SonoraSlinger
    @SonoraSlinger Před rokem +1

    I have been carrying this for 4 years, every day, without fail. I got it at Walmart randomly seeing the last one my local store had in stock before the great discontinue hit.
    It's definitely a sweet knife for the deal. I recommend sheath modifications for EDC. I also rounded over the pommel, and filled the top guard down to flat. I found this made the knife very good for less than tactical use.
    If anyone like this knife, and cannot find it, I have a recommendation.
    The Terava Jaakaripuuko 110. It's basically like if this prodigy and the Mora Garberg had a baby.

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      I had one of the LMF II and loved that knife except for the serrations. When I found this one I knew it would be a good knife. It has quite possibly the most comfortable handle I’ve ever used. I made some major changes to the sheath as well. I’m like you, I recommend this knife if you can find one. Thanks for watching

    • @jeremysteckman1704
      @jeremysteckman1704 Před rokem

      I have some extras of these knives if anyone wants to buy some they're the plain edged Walmart versions

  • @KentuckyWoodsman
    @KentuckyWoodsman Před rokem

    Good looking knife and seems to be very functional as well!

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      I’m very impressed with it! I have to say that as far as comfort it’s right up there with my Lt. Wright Bushcrafter. Definitely glad I picked it up. Thanks for watching

  • @jenniferbauman4802
    @jenniferbauman4802 Před rokem

    Good video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

  • @blindowl-bushcraft-survival

    New Subscriber saw James open your box, really like your channel take care, nice looking Gerber

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      Glad to have you aboard sir. I’ll return the favor. Glad you enjoy the channel. Thanks for watching

  • @HarshmanHills
    @HarshmanHills Před rokem

    great review brother

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, I look forward to hearing your take on it. Thanks for watching

  • @MichaelR58
    @MichaelR58 Před rokem

    Great review , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks brother! You’re welcome, same to you and thanks for watching

  • @terryellison4424
    @terryellison4424 Před rokem

    Looks like a great knife might have to check it out

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      I’m very impressed with it. Definitely one to add to your collection if you find one. Thanks for watching

  • @user-te4hv6dz8e
    @user-te4hv6dz8e Před 11 měsíci +1

    Blade HQ has it on sale for $ 34.99 as of August 2023... Just ordered one tonight

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před 11 měsíci

      That’s cheaper than Wally World! Thanks for watching

    • @matthewhebbert9712
      @matthewhebbert9712 Před 11 měsíci

      I just ordered it as well. Fantastic deal!

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@matthewhebbert9712 hope you enjoy it. It’s a great knife!

    • @HankSielski
      @HankSielski Před 11 měsíci

      I ordered one yesterday (non-serrated version) to use as a truck knife and may order another for my son-in-law…hopefully it works out as well as his…maybe I’ll have to pick up a worksharp to do the reprofiling bit…

    • @user-te4hv6dz8e
      @user-te4hv6dz8e Před 11 měsíci

      Yeah I know what you mean ... The edge kind of sucks out of the box

  • @michiganedge4770
    @michiganedge4770 Před rokem

    Great knife. My edc

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      It’s really hard to beat this knife for the money! I’ve beat the crap out of it and it just keeps going! Thanks for watching

  • @tomritter493
    @tomritter493 Před rokem

    A good friend of mine micky wilson did a 21 day challange with this blade middle of winter .did everything with it to be honest if o didnt have my customs this blade would never leave my side

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      I would agree with you. If it wasn’t for the other blades this could very easily turn into a go to blade. Thanks for watching sir

  • @ElStriker777
    @ElStriker777 Před rokem

    🔥👍

  • @jaredleland6667
    @jaredleland6667 Před rokem +1

    do you think this could be someone's only blade and they'd be just fine? love mine

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      Yes I do. I feel that the ruggedness is there with this blade and could handle anything thrown at it. Maybe add in a Swiss Army knife and there shouldn’t be any task that couldn’t be handled when it comes to cutting tasks that would be handled by a knife. Thanks for watching

  • @jeffjackson5331
    @jeffjackson5331 Před rokem

    Sweet

  • @michaelbrunner6654
    @michaelbrunner6654 Před rokem

    Sad they discontinued it

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      I agree. It’s a heck of a blade for the money. Thanks for watching

  • @alexanderheling2057
    @alexanderheling2057 Před rokem

    Is the Gerber prodigy non-serrated version discontinued?

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem

      From what I’ve found they are. What is left out there is it. Thanks for watching

    • @alexanderheling2057
      @alexanderheling2057 Před rokem

      @@CentralKyBushcraft thanks for the reply, that sucks. It's one of the best bang-for-the-buck all around survival type knives I think out there. Especially, with inflation. At Walmart the non-serrated version Gerber prodigy was for sale at $50 around Christmas time but now it's 62 ish. I need to get on top of that and buy another before they sell out.

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      @@alexanderheling2057 I gave a little over $60 for mine. I agree, for the money it’s hard to beat.

  • @TheArkansasBushcrafter

    I’m curious as to how you got it sharpened all the way to the plunge line like that did you use that worksharp you have? Saw your video the other day and was gonna do it to mine but seemed difficult with regular stones

    • @CentralKyBushcraft
      @CentralKyBushcraft  Před rokem +1

      Yes, I used the Worksharp. It did take a while using the 320 grit stone but it did it. Definitely going to have to hit The Gear Shak up for a upgrade kit. Just keep the stone’s clean and take your time. Good luck and thanks for watching