YOJUMBO has been released!

[Lumpy620]

In stock @ White Mountain Knives:

https://whitemountainknives.com/spyderc ... de-c253gp/

[Popsickle]

Mine just came in today - outstanding fit, finish and materials. I really like it however it did NOT come shaving sharp out of the box. I was a little surprised and disappointed about that. However, some strop time took care of that.

Mine also was “dull” by spyderco standards when it arrived, it just wasn’t as sharp as I’m used to spydies being when they arrive new. That being said..............

This is undoubtedly the king of the Wharnies. It’s HUGE, and I mean to the point that I laughed out loud when I opened it HUGE. Fit and finish is AMAZING. Spyderco continues to kill it with their Golden, CO offerings. This was a total impulse buy and I’m glad I did. It makes other large folders I have feel dainty

[vivi]

These look nice, I'm really glad to see Spyderco do an XL version of an existing model!

[Cryptohominid]

Gah! Still out of stock where I’ve had my preorder in for months. I think I’ve learned a lesson about preorders on new models. Just hang on to your cash and see where they start dropping first. I’ll just be patient for now, but I’m itching to check this thing out. Y’all are killing me...

[Chinook3]

These look nice, I'm really glad to see Spyderco do an XL version of an existing model!

My thoughts exactly, I think you might like this one welcome back.

[Wartstein]

Mr Janich briefly presenting the Yojumbo, maybe interesting for some:

https://youtu.be/kIF6swVod0E

[hereiamu1]

I got my Yojumbo yesterday. Fit and finish is perfect and it is super sharp. My only issue or complaint is the part of the blade that blocks part of the compression lock. I can't see any reason for it to be there. Maybe I am not seeing something? When I get around to taking it apart I will probably grind off most of what is in the way.

Any thoughts?

[curlyhairedboy]

That appears to be the YoJumbo's version of the Shaman Nub, a very polarizing knife design element. It's essentially there to push your finger off the lock tab to make sure there's no chance of the blade hitting your finger.

I don't mind it on the Shaman and I probably wouldn't mind it here, but it IS intentional.

[Pancake]

I will probably grind off most of what is in the way.

Any thoughts?

Do it! Grind it! Sand it!

Bench grinder, or even a Dremel will make quick job of it. Just keep the blade cool.

But as with any modification, think twice, grind once, you can't put material back.

[Michael Janich]

Actually, the portion of the blade your referring to isn't there to "push your finger off the lock tab." It's there to make the transition from the front of the handle to the heel of the edge as snag-free as possible.

When I cut, I try to use the full length of the cutting edge and apply constant, increasing pressure as I approach the tip. Just as many people don't like sharpening choils because they snag during utilitarian cutting chores, an unsharpened choil (for lack of a better word) at the heel of the YoJumbo's edge could be a major snag point. For a folder designed with personal defense in mind, that can be a serious disadvantage. I determined this through actual cutting tests on denim-covered "Pork Man" targets during the design process, so it was not an arbitrary decision.

On the Shaman, the portion of the blade that nests in the lock well is actually the forward section of the index-finger choil, which acts as a guard. That needs to be there to keep your finger from potentially sliding forward onto the heel of the edge. In operation, the Shaman's guard is more likely to strike the index finger when closing the knife than the nub of the YoJumbo's ricasso. However, with a little practice, clearing your finger from the lock well before the blade strikes is easy--especially since both knives have long blades that close more slowly than shorter ones. For folks who are concerned with the "fidget factor" of their knives, this should be no problem, since fidgeting is, by nature, repetitive practice.

I hope this helps folks understand my priorities during the design of the YoJumbo. As always, if you have any questions and would like straight answers from the source, I'm happy to help.

Stay safe,

Mike

[Red]

Have a YoJumbo on the way!!!!

[Freediver]

I just ordered one, I love the Yojimbo series so I have to check this one out.

[hereiamu1]

Mr Janich briefly presenting the Yojumbo, maybe interesting for some:

https://youtu.be/kIF6swVod0E

More videos worth watching:

https://youtu.be/1ddOdON ... ex=18&t=0s

https://youtu.be/KmQAajb ... =18&t=907s

[Red]

Mine came in a few days ago, its freakin Awesome!!! Lighter than I thought so its easy to carry and it just feels perfect in the hand. Oozes quality.

So glad I got one

[hereiamu1]

Actually, the portion of the blade your referring to isn't there to "push your finger off the lock tab." It's there to make the transition from the front of the handle to the heel of the edge as snag-free as possible.

When I cut, I try to use the full length of the cutting edge and apply constant, increasing pressure as I approach the tip. Just as many people don't like sharpening choils because they snag during utilitarian cutting chores, an unsharpened choil (for lack of a better word) at the heel of the YoJumbo's edge could be a major snag point. For a folder designed with personal defense in mind, that can be a serious disadvantage. I determined this through actual cutting tests on denim-covered "Pork Man" targets during the design process, so it was not an arbitrary decision.

On the Shaman, the portion of the blade that nests in the lock well is actually the forward section of the index-finger choil, which acts as a guard. That needs to be there to keep your finger from potentially sliding forward onto the heel of the edge. In operation, the Shaman's guard is more likely to strike the index finger when closing the knife than the nub of the YoJumbo's ricasso. However, with a little practice, clearing your finger from the lock well before the blade strikes is easy--especially since both knives have long blades that close more slowly than shorter ones. For folks who are concerned with the "fidget factor" of their knives, this should be no problem, since fidgeting is, by nature, repetitive practice.

I hope this helps folks understand my priorities during the design of the YoJumbo. As always, if you have any questions and would like straight answers from the source, I'm happy to help.

Stay safe,

Mike

Hi Mike thanks for the reply, sorry it took so long for me to reply.

I understand what you are saying and it makes sense. I wonder if the high point is flattened a little, maybe even bevel the edges a little it will be just as snag-free? Something I might get around to trying.

Also any chance there could be a "YoMiniBo"? :D Blade about 2-2 1/2 inch long, DLC, and purple G-10

Thanks again

[KiandlC]

Mine has been languishing in my KnifeCenter cart for weeks. The suspense is killing me.

[Red]

Got mine from knifeworks, smooth and easy