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Welcome back to Knifehog.com, I'm Sarah and today we'll be reviewing the Jeff Freeman
designed Gerber Prodigy. The Prodigy is heavily influenced by another of Jeff's designs the
classic LMF II but don't think of it as "little brother", the Prodigy packs plenty of punch.
The Prodigy's beefy full tang construction solid grip makes it an ideal knife for outdoorsman
and survival enthusiasts. With its 4.75" blade, the Prodigy is also formidable in the tactical
role. Gerber made sure the knife and sheath were MIRS, or say "Military Integration Resource
System", compliant. So, it should come as no surprise that the Prodigy is a favorite
among military personnel. The Prodigy features a 4.75" blade constructed of 420HC stainless
steel. Gerber includes a black oxide finish to protect the blade from rust and to prevent
glare from the sun. The knife's full tan construction makes it ideal for chopping and battening.
We're reviewing the drop point model, but the Prodigy is also available in a tanto blade
if that's more your style. Serrations running along the bottom half of the blade follow
a one large, two small pattern and are perfect for cutting cord or limbs. For the kind of
rugged work you are going to be doing with the Prodigy, you'll need a secure grip and
Gerber has you covered with their 5" TacHide handle. The handle is soft, provides great
traction and is electrically insulated. A glass breaker and lanyard hold the bottom
of the knife complete the ensemble. We here at Knifehog think very highly of the
Prodigy. It's built for field work and is one of those knives that's just fun to work
with. The blade is kind of thick so you probably won't get it shaving sharp, but it's tough
so you can ***, beat and baton it to your heart's content. The handle fill your hand
and the TacHide over mold provides a secure a comfortable grip. And that comfort is important
when you consider the kind of heavy work the knife is built for. The Prodigy sheath is
another plus. It's constructed of ballistic nylon, is MIRS compliant and comes with a
friction release thumb lock. But, what's really great about are the host of different carrying
options. It's molle compatible, comes with a leg strap and two extra attachment straps.
You can attach the Prodigy to pretty much anything you want.
Overall, this is a great knife for service personnel and survival enthusiasts.
Knifehog gives the Gerber Prodigy 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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