The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Always good to see a counterexample that shows blade-to-handle ratio isn't everything!
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Hey, z4vdBt:

Congrats!

I hope it serves you well!

Stay safe,

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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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I was waiting until I broke the tip on one so I could make it myself but it never happened. Seems like it would also make it an even better utility knife.
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Make production version, lightweight tad smaller in grip wire clip. Digi camo and black blade.
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Polecat wrote:
Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:57 am
Make production version, lightweight tad smaller in grip wire clip. Digi camo and black blade.
I second this suggestion!
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Michael Janich wrote:
Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:53 am
Hey, z4vdBt:

Congrats!

I hope it serves you well!

Stay safe,

Mike

Thanks. It's awesome - I love it!
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Harkens back to my impressions of the original design with the much more drastic blade-to-handle ratio and I actually visually prefer it to the current "2" iteration :cool:. Tried to check out the 5x5 website and had only stumbled upon a blank page for their shop :confused:. Not sure the window of availability for this platform, but if Mike, or anyone can chime in as to the future availability of these (when I'll have funds available :o), I would appreciate it.
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Polecat wrote:
Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:57 am
Make production version, lightweight tad smaller in grip wire clip. Digi camo and black blade.
I second this suggestion! I’ve always wanted a lighter weight version.
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weeping minora wrote:
Sat Oct 10, 2020 2:12 am
Harkens back to my impressions of the original design with the much more drastic blade-to-handle ratio and I actually visually prefer it to the current "2" iteration :cool:. Tried to check out the 5x5 website and had only stumbled upon a blank page for their shop :confused:. Not sure the window of availability for this platform, but if Mike, or anyone can chime in as to the future availability of these (when I'll have funds available :o), I would appreciate it.
There are currently some available right now! :) More information can be found here - https://5x5combatsolutions.com/shop/ols ... -yojimbo-2
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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Mushroom wrote:
Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:27 am
weeping minora wrote:
Sat Oct 10, 2020 2:12 am
Harkens back to my impressions of the original design with the much more drastic blade-to-handle ratio and I actually visually prefer it to the current "2" iteration :cool:. Tried to check out the 5x5 website and had only stumbled upon a blank page for their shop :confused:. Not sure the window of availability for this platform, but if Mike, or anyone can chime in as to the future availability of these (when I'll have funds available :o), I would appreciate it.
There are currently some available right now! :) More information can be found here - https://5x5combatsolutions.com/shop/ols ... -yojimbo-2
I appreciate the link, Mushroom! However, there must be a discrepancy with my browser when viewing the 5x5 website :o.. I'm directed to a warranty/returns info page when I try to enter the shop. Literally cannot view anything beyond this point outside of their contact/main pages :confused:. Perhaps I'll have to try from a different device
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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weeping.....

I had the same issue with my iPad. Was able to see full website & order on my phone. Dunno why.😗
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Re: The "Chicagojimbo" (Yojimboston?)

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elde wrote:
Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:54 am
weeping.....

I had the same issue with my iPad. Was able to see full website & order on my phone. Dunno why.😗
I'm glad you had positive results and I thank you for sharing, elde! Went ahead and tried this on my phone and I can only access one additional page, being the descriptive list of customs modified by Janich (Delica, Yo2 and Endura). No additional option to actually add to cart, or check out :confused:. Maybe it's just my luck, or maybe it's to let me know I need to gather some funds before sinking too deeply into waters I can't paddle through at the moment :p
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