
The Yojimbo 2 is a great improvement over the original design and IMO is a worthy addition to any knife collectionĪ recent collaboration of this knife between Michael Janich and Fred Perrin is available under Max Knives (see pic.)Īuthor WR Mann Posted on NovemSeptemCategories reviews For questions or comments about this article email us at. The PlainEdge straight cutting edge of the hollow-ground blade offers extreme cutting performance by transferring power all the way to the tip and ensures. I found the knife a bit too sticky at first for inertial openings, however with a few adjustments it improved. Regarding the grip, I prefer to use standard and reverse wraparound grips and this knife faciltates this well. 0:00 / 10:26 Intro Self Defense or EDC Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Talon Sei 537K subscribers 74K views 2 years ago More info on the Yojimbo 2 here - CRKT Provoke. It’s satin black and has black G-10 scales. This is a great pocket folder for daily carry as a defensive tool or as a utility knife. The blade is slightly longer than the original model

#5) The grip facilitates either a sabre or Filipino grip 6. #4) A great addition is the 4-position tip-up or tip-down clip not found on the original. #3) The knife has a compression liner lock on top which is much stronger than a regular liner lock. #2) Similar to the previous model the handle has a tapered end for striking. #1) The handle has a larger top belly providing a more secure grip. The Yojimbo 2 has a host of improvements over the original model. The name of the knife originates from an English lord from the 19th century and was copied from old Saxon, Viking and Frankish Seax knives from the 5th to 11th centuries Improvements to the Yojimbo 2: The advantage of this knife is the fact that it keeps cutting as it moves forward without losing any force The name is a Japanese word that means “bouncer” or “bodyguard.” The knife has a Wharncliffe blade, that is a blade that looks like it’s upside down, the bottom sharp edge is flat all the way to the point, and the non-sharp spine tapers down. Features: Black-finished Wharncliffe blade made from CPM S30V. The Spyderco Yojimbo 2 might not be a good fit for you if the all-black appearance doesn’t suit your taste or you prefer a different locking mechanism. The Yojimbo 2 was also designed by Michael Janich from Spyderco. Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Compression Lock Knife Black G-10 (3.2' Black) C85GPBBK2. The Spyderco Yojimbo 2 is probably a good fit for you if you need a versatile tactical Wharncliffe knife with a mid-price point, ergonomic design, and efficient cutting performance. Not looking like a fighting knife has its advantages, especially when police stop you in the subway to search your bag When open it looks like a tool, a box cutter, and that’s a good thing. Don’t get me wrong, Spyderco’s trademark thumb hole works just fine on the Yojimbo 2 but it does feel slow compared to my knives equipped with the EWO.

It’s lightweight, opens fast and is super sharp. I have been carrying the original blue model for over 10 years now and it’s one of my favorite knives. As the name implies, the Yojimbo 2 is an evolution of the original Yojimbo model from Spyderco.
