yojimbo trainers
yojimbo trainers
i've been waiting for these to restock for probably two years now. with the training aspect being so important for sd knives, i'm surprised these aren't more of a priority to stock, even just occasionally and in lower quantities. i've seen stock of other trainers come and go, but the yo2 trainers seem to be mia. should we expect to see these again sometime? i don't think this is a problem with insufficient patience on my part... it's really been such a long time.
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current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: yojimbo trainers
I always find it...curious that so few trainers are available for knives designed for SD. I'll leave it at that.
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Re: yojimbo trainers
did i say something i'm not supposed to say? or is there just not enough demand for this product? i thought there would be more interaction on this thread...
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: yojimbo trainers
The 90’s bud K knife magazine days are over. I think guns and knife jewelry is all the rage? I am guilty of a little knife jewelry myself.
Maybe knife stigmas are high enough that the SD guys just teach mace spray?
Maybe knife stigmas are high enough that the SD guys just teach mace spray?
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Re: yojimbo trainers
I’m also patiently waiting for the restock…ladybug93 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 9:00 ami've been waiting for these to restock for probably two years now. with the training aspect being so important for sd knives, i'm surprised these aren't more of a priority to stock, even just occasionally and in lower quantities. i've seen stock of other trainers come and go, but the yo2 trainers seem to be mia. should we expect to see these again sometime? i don't think this is a problem with insufficient patience on my part... it's really been such a long time.
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Re: yojimbo trainers
i know it's been two years at least because i wanted to take a yojimbo picture for the calendar contest two years ago and i was going to have both the live blade and trainer featured. i gave up on that idea, but i still kept watching and waiting for the trainers to stock because i'd like one. 5x5 doesn't even have them.Stas wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 12:57 amI’m also patiently waiting for the restock…ladybug93 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 9:00 ami've been waiting for these to restock for probably two years now. with the training aspect being so important for sd knives, i'm surprised these aren't more of a priority to stock, even just occasionally and in lower quantities. i've seen stock of other trainers come and go, but the yo2 trainers seem to be mia. should we expect to see these again sometime? i don't think this is a problem with insufficient patience on my part... it's really been such a long time.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: yojimbo trainers
No! I’m agreeing with you. If you make a SD knife, trainers should be available. Otherwise the mantra “train, train, train” rings a bit hollow. I didn’t want my post to turn into a mini rant, so I left it short.
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Re: yojimbo trainers
Dear ladybug93:
Your observation is 100% correct.
Stay safe,
Mike
Your observation is 100% correct.
Stay safe,
Mike
Re: yojimbo trainers
thanks for the response, mike. i'm not sure what you are referring to though when you say my observation is correct. are you agreeing they've been oos for years, are you agreeing that there is too little demand to keep them stocked, or are you just agreeing that training is important?Michael Janich wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 7:02 amDear ladybug93:
Your observation is 100% correct.
Stay safe,
Mike
any idea if we'll see more any time soon? i definitely still want one for training. thanks!
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: yojimbo trainers
https://www.countryknives.com/shop-by-d ... 2-trainer/ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 7:28 ami know it's been two years at least because i wanted to take a yojimbo picture for the calendar contest two years ago and i was going to have both the live blade and trainer featured. i gave up on that idea, but i still kept watching and waiting for the trainers to stock because i'd like one. 5x5 doesn't even have them.Stas wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 12:57 amI’m also patiently waiting for the restock…ladybug93 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 9:00 ami've been waiting for these to restock for probably two years now. with the training aspect being so important for sd knives, i'm surprised these aren't more of a priority to stock, even just occasionally and in lower quantities. i've seen stock of other trainers come and go, but the yo2 trainers seem to be mia. should we expect to see these again sometime? i don't think this is a problem with insufficient patience on my part... it's really been such a long time.
Looks like Country Knives has them. They charge full MSRP, but they often have hard to find models and exclusives/sprints that are sold out elsewhere. They've been a Certified Spyderco retailer since the 80s.
Re: yojimbo trainers
thanks for the heads up. my life isn't worth $264.Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 4:50 pmhttps://www.countryknives.com/shop-by-d ... 2-trainer/ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 7:28 ami know it's been two years at least because i wanted to take a yojimbo picture for the calendar contest two years ago and i was going to have both the live blade and trainer featured. i gave up on that idea, but i still kept watching and waiting for the trainers to stock because i'd like one. 5x5 doesn't even have them.Stas wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 12:57 amI’m also patiently waiting for the restock…ladybug93 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 9:00 ami've been waiting for these to restock for probably two years now. with the training aspect being so important for sd knives, i'm surprised these aren't more of a priority to stock, even just occasionally and in lower quantities. i've seen stock of other trainers come and go, but the yo2 trainers seem to be mia. should we expect to see these again sometime? i don't think this is a problem with insufficient patience on my part... it's really been such a long time.
Looks like Country Knives has them. They charge full MSRP, but they often have hard to find models and exclusives/sprints that are sold out elsewhere. They've been a Certified Spyderco retailer since the 80s.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: yojimbo trainers
Haha. I can appreciate that. I just figured I'd throw it out there in case you were at the "I'm tired of waiting and I'll pay the premium" stage.ladybug93 wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 4:58 pmthanks for the heads up. my life isn't worth $264.Notsurewhy wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 4:50 pmhttps://www.countryknives.com/shop-by-d ... 2-trainer/ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat May 20, 2023 7:28 ami know it's been two years at least because i wanted to take a yojimbo picture for the calendar contest two years ago and i was going to have both the live blade and trainer featured. i gave up on that idea, but i still kept watching and waiting for the trainers to stock because i'd like one. 5x5 doesn't even have them.
Looks like Country Knives has them. They charge full MSRP, but they often have hard to find models and exclusives/sprints that are sold out elsewhere. They've been a Certified Spyderco retailer since the 80s.
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That's odd that they are so low stock. It's also odd that not many people have stock on them. Sometimes you find that one place has stock and no one else does.
I have one and I saw it sitting on my shelf a week or two ago and I think I forgot I even had it. I have the (non spyderco) aluminum fixed blade one and I have the trainer blade that one of the MBC guys made that I could never get working.
I have one and I saw it sitting on my shelf a week or two ago and I think I forgot I even had it. I have the (non spyderco) aluminum fixed blade one and I have the trainer blade that one of the MBC guys made that I could never get working.
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Re: yojimbo trainers
I don't think they have produced them in a while. Hopefully this is a temporary hiccup because the availability of OEM trainers has been a strength of spyderco compared to many other companies
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Re: yojimbo trainers
Yes, I am agreeing with you that they've been out of stock for about two years. Yes, trainers typically sell more slowly than live blades, because very few people take training seriously. As such, demand is comparatively low. And, yes, without training, your chances of using any weapon successfully are slim.ladybug93 wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 7:28 amthanks for the response, mike. i'm not sure what you are referring to though when you say my observation is correct. are you agreeing they've been oos for years, are you agreeing that there is too little demand to keep them stocked, or are you just agreeing that training is important?
any idea if we'll see more any time soon? i definitely still want one for training. thanks!
Unfortunately, I have no idea when we'll see more production.
Stay safe,
Mike
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thank you, sir. i appreciate your response and engagement here. for whatever my voice counts, i'd like to see them restocked. i need one.Michael Janich wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 7:02 amYes, I am agreeing with you that they've been out of stock for about two years. Yes, trainers typically sell more slowly than live blades, because very few people take training seriously. As such, demand is comparatively low. And, yes, without training, your chances of using any weapon successfully are slim.ladybug93 wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 7:28 amthanks for the response, mike. i'm not sure what you are referring to though when you say my observation is correct. are you agreeing they've been oos for years, are you agreeing that there is too little demand to keep them stocked, or are you just agreeing that training is important?
any idea if we'll see more any time soon? i definitely still want one for training. thanks!
Unfortunately, I have no idea when we'll see more production.
Stay safe,
Mike
to increase sales... i wonder if it would be possible to lower the profit margin for trainers to encourage more people to buy them. spyderco could even offer a combo purchase option to pick up a trainer and a standard yojimbo together for a slightly reduced cost if they didn't want to reduce the cost of the trainer itself. i think that would increase sales for both and, more importantly, increase the likelihood that people will actually train. just spitballing from the peanut gallery. at any rate, we can't buy them at all if they're not there, so i hope that piece gets remedied asap.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: yojimbo trainers
ladybug, as I was reading this thread I was thinking a combination purchase option would be great. I agree that those purchasing for self defense would like to have both.
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Re: yojimbo trainers
There is a little solution to the ones that are cash-strapped.
Trace your YO2 or whatever you have, onto a piece of decent wood, like maple, or even pine at a pinch. Your choice.
Shape the piece of wood till all the bits that do not look like your knife, are removed. Whittle away till it "feels right."
Please make sure the tip is rounded with a BIG blunt profile.
Wrong weight? Of course. Cannot practice opening and closing? Tough!
But you can drill holes and weight it till it is close enough. Use your imagination.
I did this with the Police and Civilian models using Pakkawood.
Then play nicely with others...
Trace your YO2 or whatever you have, onto a piece of decent wood, like maple, or even pine at a pinch. Your choice.
Shape the piece of wood till all the bits that do not look like your knife, are removed. Whittle away till it "feels right."
Please make sure the tip is rounded with a BIG blunt profile.
Wrong weight? Of course. Cannot practice opening and closing? Tough!
But you can drill holes and weight it till it is close enough. Use your imagination.
I did this with the Police and Civilian models using Pakkawood.
Then play nicely with others...
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Re: yojimbo trainers
I love it, Stuart. We should approach everything in life this way.
Re: yojimbo trainers
In a world without trainers, we go to Hobby Lobby.
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- 1/2" basswood
- Rustoleum sunrise red gloss enamel