Gerber Gear Ultimate Survival Knife, Fixed Blade Knife with Combo Edge, includes Fire Starter Edge and Ferro Rod, Whistle, Sheath with Integrated Sharpener – Bushcraft, Hunting and Camping Tool

Great American Build
First off…. MADE IN USA! it is not so often that you see that on products nowadays’s but when you do your sure as heck your getting a quality product.Now for the knife itself.My knife came in a clam shell package, other than the made in USA print nothing to be excited about. The knife itself came sharp out of the box, but just like i do with all my knives i give it a quick run on my leather strop. After a few minutes the knife is shaving sharp.The Blade: The knife steel is 420HC stainless steel ( 420 stainless steel category with high carbon content ) with a 3/16″ thick stock, i normally do not get knives with 420SS steel due to it being inferior compared to other knife steels, but gerbers heat treatment obviously makes the steel desirable with a good balance of corrosion resistance and edge retention. The blade is full tang all the way to the tip in which acts as a glass breaker or nuggin buster. I have carried this knife a lot and have used it for cutting branches and wires, opening cans and chopping wood. Till this day i have yet to sharpen it since the first time i did the day i got it and it still passes my paper test. With heavy use, the blades black finish gets scratched up and worn out, but that’s to be expected of a rugged tactical/utility knife.The Handle: Made out of over molded plastic with a rubber top layer. It is contoured well enough to fit most hands and provides enough grip to prevent slippage. My only gripe with the handle or pommel area is the glass breaker, it tends to scratch and poke my arms when i carry it suspended on my belt. But filing of the sharp rough edges on the glass breaker tip of the pommel remedied the problem. I have also made a nylon strap for it replacing the molle compatible strap it came with making it have a slimmer profile than the original and makes it less intimidating when carried as an EDC. To make the strap i just cut a 6 inch long 3 inch wide nylon strap from an old laptop bag strap and folded it into a U shape and drilled two holes through the nylon strap and mounted it to the hard case sheath via the two original screws with the original lock nuts.The Sheath: The sheath is made out of a durable hard plastic with a rubber over mold and can be mounted for a variety of carry options. This sheath has been through a lot of abuse, from being used as a hammer to being an alternative to a pot holder. I find myself using things for purposes they were not designed for many times, but it is what i had in hand and within my reach and when time is of an essence then if it works then it works. And this one just happened to be one of those things that i had on me when i needed some thing done.Overall impression:Great overall quality and construction, Good price point, Sharp blade that holds and edge and a nice quality sheath.I have chosen this knife over the gerber LMF2 due to the fact that the tang is really FULL tang, unlike the LMF2 that i had a pommel fly on me. This prodigy is almost the same thing as the LMF2 only with some slight differences at a fraction of the price and of course a real full tang.

Gerber Prodigy – Great Survival and Tactical Knife!
Check out my full Gerber Prodigy vs Prodigy Tanto vs Gerber LMF 2 VIDEO Review on YouTube. Go to YouTube and search “prodigy tanto lmf 2″Let’s take an indepth look at the Original Gerber Prodigy and the Newer Gerber Prodigy Tanto. Along the way we’re also going to compare the Prodigy line with the Gerber LMF II….Okay… so let’s get started…The Gerber Prodigy survival knife was inspired by the Gerber LMF II line of survival knives, was designed to military specs and is MIRS compliant. This means that the Prodigy meets the requirements to be purchased and used by the military.The Gerber Prodigy knife comes in two versions… the original Prodigy and the newer Prodigy Tanto. Both are made in the USA.The Original Prodigy comes in all black and the Prodigy Tanto comes in back with a green handle.Both versions are Full Tang construction. This means that the knife is one solid piece and the two handle halves are pinned onto the blade, one on each side. This is the strongest of the tang types.SizeThe overall length of the Original Gerber Prodigy knife is 9.75 inches with a 4.75 inch straight to serration blade. The Prodigy Tanto is 9.5 inches in length.WeightBoth knives weight in at around 7.25 ounces and 12.5 ounces with sheath, compared to the LMF II knife which without sheath weights nearly this much.BladeThe full tang U.S. made blade is meaty and tough. Coated with black oxide, the knife benefits from greater corrosion resistance and reduces the potential for reflection in covert situations.The Original Gerber Prodigy knife blade is made of the same material as the Gerber LMF…420 HC stainless steel and has a standard rounded blade point.The Prodigy Tanto has a Tanto point. Tanto blade knives are often used for tactical applications due to their high strength and ability to penetrate easily. This blade is offered in Sandvick 12C27 stainless steel blade. Many blade aficionados swear by the Sandvick stainless steel for strength and edge holding.As with the LMF II, the Gerber Prodigy is reported to hold an edge well and sharpen easily.Nearly half of the knife blade is serrated toward the handle. Serration is nearly standard in any good survival knives today because of the versatility and added cutting power that is added to the knife.The handleThe Gerber Prodigy handle is overmolded with very grippy rubber that owners report makes the knife feel very comfortable when held. This knife is designed for a secure grip in any weather condition. This objective is aided by a raised dot pattern on the handle to ensure that the knife does not slip out of the hand.Although the Prodigy survival knife does not have a butt-end hammer (like the LMF II), it does retain a very solid and useful window punch or pommel. The pommel is designed to break glass and could come in handy in hand to hand combat.The Prodigy Tanto handle is a quarter inch shorter than the original prodigy which could be an issue if you have large hands.SheathThe sheath and knife are designed for stealth use and are made out of strong, low-noise ballistic nylon. The knife is held in place by high-qualty, low-noise snaps.The Prodigy Tanto sheath. It is also made of low noise nylon and comes in a military spec digital camo pattern. The sheath can hold the knife facing in either direction for righties or lefties and the knife is held firmly in the sheath with snap restraint. The strap has some elastic properties so the knife is not hard to secure.The sheath of both Prodigy versions ships with one leg strap. IF you have really thick thighs you may find it difficult to use this strap and my need to come up with an alternative.Overall the sheath of both knifes is very versatile, offering nearly unlimited carrying options. It’s MOLLE compatible and can strap onto your leg, belt or pack.Cost:Both the Original Gerber Prodigy and the Prodigy Tanto can usually be purchased online for between $40 and $50 dollars. The Prodigy Tanto is usually a few bucks more than the original, but for my money it’s worth every penny. if you like Tanto blade knives.The Gerber Prodigy survival knife is around $20 to $30 cheaper than the Gerber LMF II knife which normally runs around $60 to $70 bucks.Gerber Prodigy vs. Gerber LMF IIThe main differences between the Gerber Prodigy knife and the Gerber LMF II are:- Prodigy is smaller in size- Prodigy weighs less- Prodigy has no holes lashing holes- Prodigy has no sharpener built into the sheath- Prodigy has no hammer butt-end but the Prodigy does have a sufficient pommel.- Prodigy costs $20 to $30 less than the LMF IIThese differences aside, the Gerber Prodigy is a hefty, rugged and fairly remarkable knife that has proven it’s ability to stand up to any tactical, military, emergency, disaster, or survival situation in an easy-to-carry package.So who is this knife for…The Gerber Prodigy survival knife is a great knife for: hiking, camping, hunting, backpacking, extreme adventure trips, military uses, emergency preparedness, home security or general peace of mind knowing that you have a kick-butt knife that you can rely on when you need it.If you want to save some cash, weight and size, and want a knife that you can easily carry all day go for the Original Prodigy. If you don’t mind spending a few more pennies go for the Prodigy Tanto.If the butt-end hammer, upgraded sheath with sharpener and lashing holes are important to you, go with the LMF II.If you can’t decide, just go for broke. For a little over $100 bucks you can have both the Gerber LMF II and the Gerber Prodigy survival knives.Check out my full Gerber Prodigy vs Prodigy Tanto vs Gerber LMF 2 VIDEO Review on YouTube. Go to YouTube and search “prodigy tanto lmf 2”

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Magnifico cuchillo de combate/supervivencia, fabricado con acero de calidad. La funda de plastico duro viene diseñada para llevar el cuchillo de forma segura y garantiza que no se vaya a perder.Un compañero ideal para llevar al monte.