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An FRN-handled Yojimbo 2 would also make a great platform for a Yojimbo 2 Salt (in either LC200N or MagnaCut), as I think bi-directional FRN would maintain its "grippiness" over time much better than textured G10 (my Yojimbo 2's handle scales, while still providing enough grip, have gotten...

I may be wrong, but I imagine that with a partially-filled water bottle, the water inside could potentially increase the centrifugal (?) force of the blow, almost (but not quite) like a sap. I think so, but the water sloshing around might also make it slightly more difficult to handle. A full 1L st...

Goodness, I didn't even realize there was a "proper" axe or maul head.... I always just used whatever we had and had absolutely no idea what it was made of 🙃 - and we burned wood exclusively for about the first 35-40 years of my life... Ah, my apologies. I didn't mean to dismiss anyone's ...

I don't think I've ever seen—much less used—a proper axe or hatchet with a cast 4140 steel head. I do have a cold chisel made from 4140, and I recall having a moulding pry bar made from 4140 steel at one point, and I think maybe a hammer. Just from this limited experience with the steel, I imagine t...

... if you can't find an old Mag Lite and can only get the 3,4 cell's I think are the largest they still make. I don't know if it's been mentioned here before, but a steel water bottle can make for a decent improvised blunt impact defensive tool in non-permissive environments or where the carry of ...

Nice! I don't know why I've never thought to get any of my hatchets that sharp, simple mid-carbon steels are a joy to sharpen. Picked up an Off Grid Tools Handy Rescue Tool recently. It's basically a modified version of the popular Trucker's Friend tool, the primary difference being the inclusion of...

I, for one, am really interested in more knifeless multitool options. I carry a pliers-based multitool (a Leatherman Charge+) for work but I never use the included knives (a plain edge 154CM blade and a serrated 420HC blade) because I always have a dedicated folder with me that is better suited for ...

I currently have three Lil' Natives (S30V SE/Compression Lock, S90V/Compression Lock, S30V/Mid-Backlock) and six Dragonfly 2s (VG10, ZDP-189, V-Toku2, K390, H1 SE, & H1 SE Hawkbill). IMG_20240429_200250_247.jpg The Lil' Native is a great design (I especially like the Compression Lock variant) bu...

I've been admiring the photos of the Lil' Temp 3 in the Spyderco Product Catalog, and noticed it has an unusually thick 4mm blade that's just under 3" long. Can someone explain the design to me -- I don't quite understand the logic of this knife, despite the catalog description, and despite re...

I’m new to all of this but wondering if there is one, quintessential representation of the brand. What’s the model most synonymous with Spyderco? Thanks! I think the "quintessential Spyderco" is probably the Endura or the Delica. They've been in continuous production since 1990, and are t...

Picked up a Silky Nata 240 recently & used it to delimb a Douglas fir that fell across a trail I frequently use. As I understand it, the traditional Japanese nata hatchet comes with a right-handed chisel grind, which makes it especially well-suited for cleanly chopping off branches close to the ...

Carried the Hogue Knives/SIG SAUER X1 Microflip Wharncliffe for Wharncliffe Wednesday. Probably the only plunge lock-style button lock folding knife that I trust for work use, because of the robust lock design (that sacrifices some smoothness in closing) & a secondary lock/safety that actually w...

I have heard that the Yojumbo's G10 texture is extra-rough, which probably means it's a pocket shredder(?). It is a bit of a pocket shredder for sure. Not on the level of a Cold Steel Recon 1, but if you're going to carry it clipped to a pants pocket, you'd be best served wearing work jeans or work...

How would you rate the pocket comfort/carry between the Yo2 and Lil Temp? And the binding experienced while cutting through thick materials that grab the sides of the blade? I normally carry my folder by itself in a dedicated pocket, either right-side back pocket (in regular work pants/jeans) or ri...

Hi Zuludelta, Thanx much for the excellent review. Frankly, it's what I've come to expect from you. Well thought out. sal Glad you liked the review & thanks! Zuludelta, you and Mr. Janich sure do make a fella who is not buying any knives in the foreseeable future, really WANT a Yo2. Maybe somed...

A long-term update for my already long-term review: Six years on from when I first acquired it, and having changed jobs twice since, and the Yojimbo 2 is still my favourite work knife, for all the reasons (and more) I outlined in my original post. One knife did come close to unseating it, though, &a...

Windward wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:39 am

This will be my ongoing experiences with all 3 salts as my work steels...

Thanks for sharing your observations, I love seeing real-world accounts of steel/knife performance in work conditions.

Those are my very unscientific observations on these two steels. What's your experience been with them? Which do you prefer and why? I have multiple knives in both S110V (Native 5 Lightweight, PM2, Manix 2, UKPK) and K390 (Delica 4, Endura 4, Dragonfly 2, Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight) and I've use...

tzirconia wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:04 pm

Partly inspired by a recent thread about the Delica 4 in 2024, I'm curious what variant of the Delica is your favorite?

Delica 4 in K390. Working edge retention for days and days in such a slim package. One of the mainstays in my work knife rotation.

Nice! What tree is that? Looks like a fairly dense hardwood.