Woods Capabilities of the Gerber Prodigy
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Some time ago there was a discussion in which suggestions were solicited for a good survival knife.
I suggested the Gerber Prodigy or the Gerber LMF2. Questions were asked regarding what exactly you could do with them since they had serrations. I hope to answer those questions here.
Stay tuned to the end for my "public service announcement"! If you have a weak stomach you might want to skip it.
I heard Wal-Mart wasn't going to restock these knives so I went out over a month period and I bought 3 of them! I carry one, got another one strapped on my prep bag and one saved in my safe for my daughter when she grows up! This is a good knife, especially for a backup blade!
I bought 3 yesterday as well. Walmart had on clearance for $21 each.
I like these type of reviews where you actually get to see the knife do real world tasks. Ouch on the finger.
Jason
Thank you Jason.
Thanks for sharing. I own the proilgy and Armstrong. I'd trust either to get me out of the survival situation or just camping. Both are Awsome knives. God bless 🇺🇸
I really enjoyed this video. no opinion just showing how the knife works. thank you.
I baught 1 last week and put it thrugh hell n back. I liked it so much I baught another one and out it up for the real survival shtf.
I made shelter figure 4 deadfall traps a couple spring snares and a bow n drill for friction fires and put it on a long staff for spear hunting. And tossed it in trees. It never failed me and kept a good edge. I haven't tried sharpening it yet though. Mine doesn't have a ceriated blade thou I like the straight edge. For the money I don't think I had a better knife. Anyway thanks for sharing and God bless and hello from Kentucky land between the lakes. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
sometimes i look at other knifes but..well when i se videos like this i understand that dont need another knife. Got this and the LMF. Very great video Michael:)
Thanks Magnus. I should have dedicated this one to you. If it weren't for you I wouldn't have ever given the Prodigy a chance.
I don’t see a dime worth of difference between the Strongarm and LMF? Same cheap steel 420/440C Gerber claims Sanvik on their Amazing product description. I doubt it is Sanvik. But at WallyWord its under $50. There doesn’t seem to be $20 difference between this knife and the Strongarm. And $60 difference between the LMF other than the Government makes the LMF more expensive because Gerber has to make it their functional specs!
My knives at home get jealous when I look at other knives!
Outstanding knife..I have both the straight edge and serrated version...both perform admirably...
+Prax The Journey Man they are tough as nails.
I have a large collection of knives and would have never considered the Prodigy. After watching Magnus with a Prodigy,I decided to try one.I got to say I really find the Prodigy is very useful at many different task. Thanks for the great video!
Magnus was the reason I tried the Prodigy as well. It is a highly underrated blade in my opinion. Thanks for watching!
Great review of the Gerber Prodigy.... it’s nice to see a real life field testing of these knives...keep it up
Great job Mike! I love the chopping down the tree LOL
Thanks. It was a lot of work and that knife is NOT the right tool for the job but it will do it.
Nice video, really considering this knife. Currently carry an Ontario 499 or Ontario 498.
Very very good review and knife. I'm not really a fan of serated knives but I love the reg blade Gerber prodigy knife. I baught one and put it thrugh hell n back. It stayed sharp thrugh my tests and I dulled it on purpose by cutting bricks just to see how it would sharpen up. By my surprise it took a little work and I got a razor sharp edge and I mean razor sharp LOL. I was so impressed I baught a 2nd one that I won't abuse. Thanks for sharing and God bless 🇺🇸
I've owned the Prodigy for little over a year now and after watching your video, I'm seeing a whole new way of using the knife, great video man! 👍🏻
That's awesome! It wasn't until magnus andersson got me thinking outside the "bushcraft box" that I realized just what you could do with these things.
I'll check it out, just the way the serrations ripped up the timber for tinder was an eye opener to what else can it do?
It's obviously not ideal for everything but it's way more capable than most would have you believe.
Did you see the 1 stick fire challenge video I posted last night? I used the Prodigy for it.
I've just watched Larry Roberts video on it, I'll check yours out now
The 420HC that Gerber uses is really something special. I know people cringe when they think of 420HC but the heat treat Gerber uses, along with any other techniques really produces a great knife. I bought a Prodigy awhile back not expecting to much and man, what a razor sharp durable blade. I highly recommend it!
Most definitely. I think it is a highly underrated blade. Gerber and Buck both do a great job with that steel.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors I own a ESSE 5 and a Blackbird SK-5 so I mean I'm not a noob to the knife world or anything. I know my steel, but I also realize that just because it's 420HC does not mean its a bad knife. I've seen companies use 154cm and make a crap knife because the heat treatment was a joke. Gerber's American Knives are not to be underestimated IMHO. P.S That new Gerber StrongArm is going in one of my kits. Looks like a great Tactical/Survival blade for my pack.
Love it hope ur still doing it
Nicely done Mike videos are coming along nicely as well
Thanks Gary.
I know this video is a few years old but since I have a Prodigy (2) also I like see how others like it and use it. I got both serrated and fine edges. I have done some mods to the sheath to make it more of a survival knife. FAK, I always keep a few band aids in my wallet, they don't take up much room or weigh anything. At least it will help with bleeding and keep it cleaner. I also keep a needle for splinters and a nail file. Great Video!
Excellent review on the prodigy. I have to say that the editing and overall quality of the video is fantastic. Easy to see that allot time and effort was put into making this video. Very professional in my opinion.
Really enjoy your honest take on product reviews.
Well thank you very much! I try to do my best and keep it honest and real.
Forgot to mention, I signed up to your facebook page. Looks like an interesting page.
That is certainly a sturdy blade. Seems to have good edge retention, and very versatile. Shame about your finger getting in the way. Thanks for sharing. Stay Safe . Cheers mate
Lol!! It was pure carelessness. Edge retention is quite good. Thanks so much for watching.
just bought one its just the job cheers.
Great review, well done! Cheers, Marc
Thanks Marc!
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors dang that was a good size tree, good technique and demonstration. That Clearly is a good woods knife as shown by both yourself and magnus andersson. Like the two of you I too am a fan of and use serrations in the woods. Adapting and being comfortable with your own skill set is a majority of what it is all about.
You are absolutely right Donny.
I think Magnus loves gerber in general!!! lol especially since he buys them after having a few lol. some people drink and then drunk dial their exes!!! He buys gerber knives!!! lol
Good video I just got the knife and it's great to know it's a good one to have.
Thank you. It's definitely a great knife!
+Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors you too Michael? it was Magnus who turned me on to the prodigy too! I still carry my trusty Kabar USMC 85% of the time, but when I want to join the 21st century I carry the prodigy. great video brother!
I love it,I'm getting one at my walmart before there all gone. Good lil knife an more just lik the Strongarm
I just received mine yesterday and am wondering why I waited so long. I actually enjoy using serrations outdoors. There are some good benefits. I got sloppy with my knife once and severed a nerve... lesson learned. Good job!
I'm glad you liked the video and that you are happy with the knife. Thanks for watching!
Excellent Review! I own this knife however rarely use it. Please review Jeff White Bush one.
Say Heah, I was very surprised you made feathers with a serrated blade, Because of you, I pulled my Benchmade 156 CSK in D2 out of the box and started using it this weekend, The first order of business was to see if I coukd make feathers with it, You made me a Believer, And I just found a new knife I had for a long while now, But before watching these videos, I feel like I found a new knife and it was already paid for, What a find, Actually I like the looks much better than my CarbonV S. R. K. and I would always say why couldn't the S. R. K. have metal bolster and pommel like my 156, Today I'm elated to no end I made that mistake when I was ordering it, You had to pick either plain edge or Serrations, I must of not be paying attention because I recieved tge serrated one and I was bummed. But it all worked out in the end and years later the knife is still brand new and I feel like a gift fell into my lap. Thanx Blue Mountain.
+paulie 4x I think a lot of folks dismiss serrations without ever trying them. Benchmade and Gerber both do good serrations and there is very little you can't do with them. For a survival knife I still stick with my serrated Gerbers, though I'd substitute for a Benchmade.
Thanx for the reply, Imagine having my 156 in a box all these years, Then finding out what I should of tried on my own, But to me it was like eating sardines and use cream, Until I watched your video, It was like Christmas in August, Thanx alot.
Awesome video Mike, I agree you have really made a jump and the video looked great. Can't wait for more. Hope you heal up quick
It wasn't as bad as it first seemed. It was just a bleeder!
In any case, thank you. I'm glad my efforts are paying off.
Hey Mike I just bought my Prodigy today and boy this one came sharp like dangerously sharp. The hardest part is getting used to making feathers with a straight downward motion, my muscle memory keeps wanting to tilt the blade angle. I was really surprised by the weight this knife is very light but not in a bad way I'm just used to my overweight Schrades;) Anyways thank-you for such great reviews I love this knife and can't wait to really give it good camp out.
+Airik1111 You are most welcome. Thank you for watching the video. The Prodigy will serve you very well.
Funny,I know this is old but I went from using a Schrade SCHF56LM with micarta handles to the Gerber Prodigy and was pleasantly surprised by the difference weight between the 2..the Prodigy is overall around an inch longer than the SCHF56LM and is noticeably lighter...I was recently considering getting an ESEE 4 but the reviews were quite disappointing for the price tag..now Im considering buying a TOPS knife eventually but until I can talk myself into paying $150 or more for a knife,I will gladly use the Prodigy
New subscriber because of this excellent review. Demonstrating the tasks real-time was awesome. Great job. Your review finalized my decision to get one. I also have the BK7 (total workhorse) and the BK16, and the Mora Garberg. This next camp I’m carrying the Prodigy and the Garberg on my right hip for a side-by-side field comparison. The BK7 is always on my left hip. It’s too good to leave behind ever.
Btw, your feather sticks are amazing!
I have the Prodigy without the serrations and I love the knife. It’s a very capable piece.
Looks like a good knife.Great review Mr
Thanks for checking it out!
This knife is a great budget knife! I think a paid around $50 for it! Its sharp and made in the US! Last time I went to Walmart they had one!
I personally do not like field knives that are serrated, it is how i was raised and how i was trained i see no reason to change, my skill set is based around plain edged knives.
In the video you show that the Prodigy is every bit as capable as a plain edge knife of similar size. I have used a borrowed Prodigy afew times and it feels good in my hand has good weight and balance sharpens easy enough, but those serration just leave me cold.
I do like Gerber knives alot and i find it beyond belief that they do not offer a plain version of the LMFII or the Prodigy. How many thousands of people have asked for the plain versions ? the like it or lump it attitude has surely cost them many customers myself included.
Thank you for your well made and skillfully made video in production and content, take care and God Bless you and your family.
Thank you very much for the compliments! And also for taking the time to watch. I appreciate that.
Like I had said before to someone else, I'm not trying to sell a knife or "convert" anyone. I have just heard so many times that you can't do a variety of tasks with a serrated knife and I wanted to set the record straight. Not everyone likes these kinds of knives. Whatever you are happy with I'm good with that. If it works for you run with it! I have several plain edge knives that I like quite a bit. Actually, the the list of plain edge knives that I like is much longer than the serrated knives.
Gerber just released a new model called the Strongarm. It's a Prodigy with a bit of a different grip and an improved sheath. It is offered with both serrations or a plain edge! You might want to take a look at it.
Blue Mountain Bushcraft and Outdoors
Thank you for the pointer looks like i'll have to get one to try out. The first serious Gerber knife i got into was the Harsey Hunter, i liked it to such a degree when they stopped production i bought 9 of the as they where going cheap end of line, short video of the Harsey bzxjpFCNIYQ .
That Harsey hunter looks great!
wolfman011000 I nust bought the prodigy with a straight edge
Just got a few for my boys and i. Love this thing
Respect you and Blue Ridge Region. Good vid. Personally i carry a Fiskars saw (Home Depot $19) AND an Outdoor Life hatchet from Walmart ($15 and same as Fiskars). Not a fan of batoning knives as repeadedly will take the temper out unless that's all you have access to for survival.....really dig the Prodigy though as is......and sheath $49 @ Wallmart......
BTW have cut myself also more than once....have some first aid gear handy.....right
I totally agree I have owned hunting knives since I was #? Don’t remember not having knife or I carved them out of wood or old fishing poles for a challenge. They never had big hunting knives like Tarzan had in the movies. So we made them. I was poor and would never try to ruin my knives this way. Once you broke a tip using it as a pry bar? You were never that stupid again. Axes, Saws & Hammers have their place. Using a knife for splitting wood for a fire? I would never even think of it. If these knives aren’t good for fine carving, food preparation or SD. Forget it if they fail a balance test or handles break off. That was the problem in old days riveted handles made of wood, bone, antler of leather.
Plastic would never have been good enough for knife handle. As for a fire striker that is so moronic I loose my mind watching that silly bull S! I use a US made (Three Flint Striker) for Welder Acetylene Torch. Don’t buy Chinese Sh^t at HD! Go to Welder Supply ask for a US one! You will wonder why you have a ferrite rod!
I subscribed as well!
Thanks!
Excellent mate...no bull here. Thanks
Before I would never want a blade w/ serrations for wood processing. Mainly due to the fact the BG knife w/ serrations, when batoning the serrations get damaged. However after owning the Strongarm and learning how tuff Gerber's 420HC is, Im going to purchase another Strongarm but with the serrations. I tested the serrations on my BG knife making feathers and wow, it was easy, made very fine curls. I like Gerber's serrations, but definitely prefer their US 420HC over their Chinease stuff.
+Todd Klekotka it is amazing just how much abuse that Gerbers 420hc can take. I've beaten mine to death and it's still going strong.
Excellent review. It sure took some abuse.
It really does Terry. It's an extremely tough knife.
Thanks for sharing, I see its a multi- use tool.
Ya know, if you're going to use knives and collect knives, you're going to get cut. I've been cut many times, and pretty much every other knife collector I know has been cut. It's better not to be cut, and it's good to know first aid, but it's just going to happen. (and no need to feel foolish when it does happen, the only people who don't get cut, are those who don't use knives)
Very true.
First time I was cut was in grade school back in the late 70s. It was my first fixed blade knife the buck 119. I showed it to a buddy when he handed it back to me I grabbed the blade not the handle and he jerked it back playing around. It cut 4 fingers to the bone and blood squirted all over me and him. Lesson well learned
Hey brother I see that you have really thined out that belly up to the tip, what edge angle do ya think you have on yours now?
I took mine out camping and accidently went through a branch and hit a big ole boulder hidden in the moss....UGH I had to sharpen a small part of the edge away right by the serrations but luckily it missed the teeth. Boy it took me a long while to fix it, I can officially confirm that their heat treatment is spot on and tough as nails but boulders are knife kryptonite. Anyways it fixed up way nice but after watching your video again tonight I see that yours is way more aggressive.....I like that esp for carving notches.
+Airik1111 I reprofiled mine with a 90° edge bevel. I've been quite happy with how that performs.
Got the Fine edge version
Excellent video my friend,im thinking of getting the Gerber Prodigy,is there a good grip on the Prodigy.Excellent feather sticks,stay safe.
Oh, that's where the Facebook pictures come from :)
You caught me!
I have the unserrated one and like much better. Seems a little tougher than my Becker BK16.
Nice vid, I have one in mint condition... Maybe I should give it a try! But first I must take some antihistamines... LMAO 😄
Lol!! You had better take Magnus out with you just in case you go into shock.
Did you have to reprofile the edge
forgot to go from carving to butchering (as in carving trap trigger to butchering the catch)
it's just when ever I see knife review videos it's always chop/shave WOOD, just aspects of the same function. I'd love to someone do a true "survival knife test" by using it from carving trap trigger and batoning to more playable materials like butchering meats to scaling fish to strapping on a stick as a spear point...know what I mean?
Is this the 420hc version?
This one is an older 12c27 version, however, I have done the same type of testing with a 420hc LMF2 and found it to be equally as capable.
I don't care for the serrations. Mine is a full smooth edge