Thinking about picking up a yojimbo 2. Opinions?

[Surfingringo]

Ok, I keep looking at this blade and wondering if I should get one. I must say that at first I didn't see anything special about it but after hearing and watching numerous reviews I find myself wanting to give one a try. I'm starting to suspect its one of those spydercos that you don't appreciate until you get it and use it for awhile.

Just to clarify, I don't really have any need for a sd blade, so my interest in this one would be purely from the edc/utility standpoint. Right now I have my pacific salt and tasman, and a Millie and delica sb. The design of the yojimbo looks different enough from my current blades that I might find a place for it in the lineup. I'm really not sure. Looking forward to hearing some thoughts from you guys. EvilD, I'm expecting a full report and sales pitch from you for sure! :)

Thanks in advance,

Lance

[Clip]

Stop thinking and start shopping. What a great-feeling 3" all-utility knife!

[Surfingringo]

Thanks Clip! Nobody else??

[dgebler]

I never really wanted one till i held it. really melts into my hand and feels great with the thumb forward grip. the tip is really fine as well. i love this knife and would carry more but it scares the pants off my clients. one of my favorites.

[xceptnl]

Thanks Clip! Nobody else??

I agree with Clip. He actually let me test drive his for a few months. I like it and would use it if I had one full time. It performed well in edc roles as well as outdoor chores. The tip is very acute (much like the HG Manix 2s were) but the spine thickness is super robust. I really loved the handle design in use, but it wasn't my favorite in pocket except in tip down configuration.

[Mallus]

I've been ogling one for a long time. What has stopped me, however, is the steel choice combined with the delicate tip. I've managed to decapitate my Para 1 (CPM S30V) two times, once I don't know how and once by scraping very lightly chipping paint off wooden window frames. Therefore, I've decided to wait until the knife (hopefully, someday) comes with tougher steel.

[chuck_roxas45]

Stop thinking, get to doing.

[Strong-Dog]

I'd wait for the S90V CF one

[xceptnl]

I'd wait for the S90V CF one

That was my plan

[MatthewSB]

Just to clarify, I don't really have any need for a sd blade, so my interest in this one would be purely from the edc/utility standpoint.

The Yojimbo is a great utility knife, but if you drop it and it lands point first the tip is likely to break. Ask me how I know :mad:

The good news is that it isn't coated, so you can just drop the tip a bit with 60 grit sandpaper (then 150 then 600 then 1200...) and make it look "right" again.

[Evil D]

EvilD, I'm expecting a full report and sales pitch from you for sure! :)

LOL, is it really necessary at this point?

Honestly the only things I would change are the things I already have changed, which admittedly are possibly things that only suit my own needs/tastes and may not matter at all to you. There are all kinds of pros and cons of wharnies so take that into account and consider how you use a knife and if a wharnie will work for you. In my own perfect world the blade would have a very very slight belly, about as much as a Delica for example, but leaving the tip centered exactly where it is. I think that would make the blade slice just as aggressively but give it a little more versatility for EDC use. All in all, it's probably my favorite compression lock knife even over the Para 2.

Most recent pic..

[Surfingringo]

LOL, is it really necessary at this point?

Honestly the only things I would change are the things I already have changed, which admittedly are possibly things that only suit my own needs/tastes and may not matter at all to you. There are all kinds of pros and cons of wharnies so take that into account and consider how you use a knife and if a wharnie will work for you. In my own perfect world the blade would have a very very slight belly, about as much as a Delica for example, but leaving the tip centered exactly where it is. I think that would make the blade slice just as aggressively but give it a little more versatility for EDC use. All in all, it's probably my favorite compression lock knife even over the Para 2.

Most recent pic..

Thanks! I think it was actually your YouTube video that got me obsessing over this one. :) . We'll see what happens. I have to wait until my sb delica arrives next week. My disease has not yet progressed to the point that I am buying spydercos while I still have others in transit. Hehe

[Donut]

In my own perfect world the blade would have a very very slight belly, about as much as a Delica for example, but leaving the tip centered exactly where it is. I think that would make the blade slice just as aggressively but give it a little more versatility for EDC use.

You should try the PPT, but the PPT is a bit heavier.

I can't wait to try the Roc, also. I want to know how badly it carries, how heavy it is, and how it feels in the hand.

[Surfingringo]

Yeah, the more I look at the yojimbo, the more I'm convicted I'll enjoy it. Im gonna get one. I think I'll be patient and wait on the s90v version though. I've got enough s30v for the moment.

[opusxpn]

My disease has not yet progressed to the point that I am buying spydercos while I still have others in transit. Hehe

I am very guilty of this, it is like an addiction. Dang you spyderco dang you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Evil D]

You should try the PPT, but the PPT is a bit heavier.

I can't wait to try the Roc, also. I want to know how badly it carries, how heavy it is, and how it feels in the hand.

Thought about it but really 90% of my love for the Yojimbo is in that handle design and lock. If I could I would use that handle on every folder I own and just put different blade shapes and grinds on it.

[Officer Gigglez]

Good luck finding one.

[Clip]

Good luck finding one.

A Yo2 or PPT?

I almost forgot about my Perrin. I agree with Donut, I find the PPT to be more useful for EDC. Taichung quality, hybrid frame/liner lock, great handle, useful blade, strong tip, etc.