Yojimbo spyderco5/31/2023 Here is where I expected to be let down, based on the pictures, and I was right. My Yojimbo 2 was much more impressive for sharpness out of the box. I had to hit the microbevel at 20 dps on the "brown" rods before I had the type of edge I like, which is a toothy, hair popping edge. ![]() The buffed edge is sharp enough from the factory, but doesn't comfortably shave hair, even after stropping. The knife is nor meant for prying, that is for certain. ![]() 020" behind the edge, and this makes for a nice acute point. The nearly half height hollow grind is pretty well done, coming to a fairly lean. The Yojumbo really wins a lot of points from me for being a wharncliffe, and 4" long. The Yojumbo is actually a fraction of an inch shorter than the Resilience, but it really doesn't feel like it or give that impression. It actually seemed to dwarf my Resilience when I put them side by side! Not quite as much blade length, and a bit more handle length. Finally the four-position pocket clip lets you carry it however you want.The first thing I noticed was that it is a very tall blade and handle. As seen in the Paramilitary family, and many others, the Compression Lock can be operated one-handed to open and close the knife, without your fingers having to come anywhere near the blade. This is a fan favourite, due to its safety, smooth action, ease of cleaning and of course the fun factor. Like regular Yojimbo’s and Yojumbo’s, this version has Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock. This steel gives that effective hollow-ground blade a longer-lasting edge. The blade has also gotten a nice upgrade, boasting a beautiful satin S90V instead of S30V. The peel-ply gives the carbon fibre the same grippy texture as G10 would, while still being light and boasting that black-and-grey look. We’ve heard many people fear that it will get slippery in time of need. This makes the handle lighter, but many people don’t like the smoothness of carbon fibre. The Spyderco Yojumbo 2 Carbon Fibre version doesn’t have G10 scales, but rather peel-ply textured solid carbon fibre scales. ![]() Whether as a simple box cutter, a collector's item or your favourite EDC, you’ll see the upside to it very quickly. ![]() The cutting efficiency of that tip and the ease of sharpening such a straight edge, make the blade shape an easy choice for many. We’re seeing more and more Wharncliffes in Spyderco’s line-up. The original Yojimbo paved the way for Wharncliffe blades in folding knives. This was originally to facilitate people with larger hands, but the size simply appeals to many collectors. What is the difference between the Yojumbo and Yojimbo?Ĭontinuing the success of the Yojimbo, the Yojumbo is the big brother of this already impressive looking knife. Note the organic shapes of the handle and spine, and how they make the straightness of that big Wharncliffe blade stand out. The design is appealing for many reasons, like the quality of high-end materials, pure cutting power and of course aesthetics. This Spyderco Yojumbo is a limited-run version of the successful design by Michael Janich.Ī unique design to say the least, the Yojimbo 2 is an improved version of Michael Janich’s original Yojimbo design.
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