Yojumbo

[phaust]

FWIW I have a job where shiny things are a no-go, but I like the Yo2, so I hit it with ferric chloride. It doesn't make it black, but it's much darker and gets rid of the shine. And since it's not a coating, it doesn't affect the cutting performance.

If looks matter to you, if you dip it, you'll get an even coloring. I just applied it to this particular knife with a qtip; that combined with it being old (bought it when they were released) and carried a lot has made it look worse than you might like, but it's still not shiny :) . Also you could reapply if necessary.

A couple bad pics trying to show the finish (linked because they're large)
http://imgur.com/od2TIDI
http://imgur.com/PsdEPJB

[Mallus]

Actually, it looks rather nice! It's like some well worn trusty old tool. I just may have to give a bath to one of my old S30V blades! :)

[Evil D]

I've been real tempted to do that too, might be my next mod.

[Michael Janich]

Mike how does that coating stand up to scratches, and is it something we can pay to have done?

I haven't used that knife much, so I can't provide an accurate assessment of its scratch resistance. However, I've seen Robar-coated guns, bolt carrier assemblies, pens, and other items that have been used and abused and the coating holds up extremely well.

Robbie did the coating as a favor to me and MBC. I know Robar does custom coatings all the time, but I don't know their policies as far as minimum orders or small-scale projects. You'd need to contact them directly to ask.

Stay safe,

Mike

[RJNC]

I'm still waiting for the Yojimbo mini.

[sal]

First a Yo trainer.

sal

[VashHash]

I guess I'll settle for a trainer. But maybe after that and the janisong we can get that yojumbo rolling.

[RadioactiveSpyder]

Hmm, a red-handled Yo2 anyone...? Would the trainer also be G10? It would right, to maintain the weight and distribution of the actual knife?

[VashHash]

I'm not sal or mike but going by there other trainers it's the same scale material just red and the blade made of a lesser steel. Like 440c or something.

[Officer Gigglez]

It is seemingly impossible to find any Yojimbos from a reputable dealer. Ebay has a few, but I don't trust sellers there. Also, we need a karahawk trainer

[Greg Walker]

Cold bluing is one solution - this is good explanation of the process and some product ideas - http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=1105 ... e-Finishes

I've cold blued several working knives with great results plus it is fun.

[VashHash]

Feels good to look back on this and see it happening now.

[208 tim]

I'm in for one. Did you come up with the term yojumbo?

[JohnAPA]

Are the scales on the Yojumbo going to be the same material and texture as the Siren?

[VashHash]

I'm in for one. Did you come up with the term yojumbo?

No, it's older than my membership here. Looks like people have been asking since the original came out.

[Freediver]

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9940&p=9940&hilit=Yojumbo#p9940

Earliest it was mentioned was by Luvbug in 2003

[208 tim]

:eek: I'm hopeful it will release soon. First preorder I've ever done. Along with a couple of k390 releases. I'm kinda sad right now.

I pre ordered one from an online dealer for about $96 usd they said Feb 2 04