![]() ![]() Although Janich had designed other knives previously, including the Tempest folder for the Masters of Defense knife company, he was determined to approach the design process from a fresh, empirical perspective. As a gesture of thanks, Snody invited Janich to design "the ultimate neck knife," which he would make as a custom blade. ![]() ![]() Janich had written an article on Snody's knives that became the tipping point for him to become a full-time maker. The original Ronin (literally "wave man" in Japanese, a term for a masterless Samurai) actually began as a collaboration with custom knifemaker Mike Snody. Janich's design-the first-generation Ronin fixed blade-challenged that convention and literally pioneered the concept of the "tactical Wharncliffe." Today, Wharnie-style tactical knives are everywhere, but the roots of that trend can be traced directly back to Janich's early designs-and Spyderco's willingness to take a chance on them. ![]() Finally the four-position pocket clip lets you carry it however you want.When Michael Janich designed his first knife for Spyderco nearly 20 years ago, most personal-defense knives had traditional martial blade profiles, like spear points, Americanized tantos, and variations on the Bowie theme. 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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