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Any news on getting a new batch of Yojimbo 2 trainers in 2024? I have multiple guys who would buy both a live blade and a trainer if they could, but it feels like it's been years and they're getting tired of waiting.

I know there are fixed-blade facsimiles available but it would be best to have a knife that behaves exactly the same as the live blade. And the endura and delica are both great knives but the designs don't hold up against the current generation of self-defense knives.

Alternately, has anyone thought about sharpening the tip of the Emerson Sark? That seems to have many of the features of a current-generation self-defense knife, and it does have a trainer available. Maybe it would be best to point my guys to something that's actually available?

Yo2 trainers have been unavailable for couple years with indication as to when or if they will be made again. They're not on the discontinued list so I assume they will be in production at some point.

In meantime, Endura and trainer is best option IMHO. Delica for smaller hands or for concealment. Emerson P-SARK (sharp tip version) and Emerson trainer- looks good but I've never seen them in person. Kershaw has a cheap Emerson trainer also. Hogue Deka is available with a trainer- maybe another small hands or ladies' option though I'd opt for Delica.

@Michael Janich does Spyderco have any updates on Yo2 trainers?

Dear Spydercgoat:

Unfortunately, I don't have visibility on production plans.

Stay safe,

Mike

Hi Spydergoat,

I'm pretty sure that they'll get back into production when the expansion is compete.

sal

Thanks Sal, that is good to know.

sal wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2024 8:53 pm

Hi Spydergoat,

I'm pretty sure that they'll get back into production when the expansion is compete.

sal

Sal,

When is the expected completion date of the expansion? Do you have any idea how long it will take Production to produce the Yojimbo 2 Trainer after the expansion has been completed? Is the time line for the next batch of Yojimbo 2 Trainers weeks, months, or years?

Thank you,
Ed

Thanks for the updates! I will be watching for more news.

i've been waiting for one for so long that now i'm waiting on one for the yojumbo too.

weird to see a sprint run fixed blade get a trainer before the yo2 trainers are made again.

please bring back the waved model trainers and the yo2 trainers!!!

ladybug93 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:48 am

weird to see a sprint run fixed blade get a trainer before the yo2 trainers are made again.

please bring back the waved model trainers and the yo2 trainers!!!

For what it's worth, there was a selection of trainers at the seconds sale this year, including Yojimbo 2 Trainers, so there should be some available soon. The waiting game might be over soon.

Mushroom wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:57 am

The waiting game might be over soon.

that would be amazing.

ladybug93 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 21, 2024 10:03 am

Mushroom wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:57 am

The waiting game might be over soon.

that would be amazing.

I’ve been wanting and waiting also. Great news

ladybug93 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 21, 2024 9:48 am

weird to see a sprint run fixed blade get a trainer before the yo2 trainers are made again.

please bring back the waved model trainers and the yo2 trainers!!!

Especially since the trainer, too, is a sprint. (It sort of had to be, but still...) Trainers have usually been pretty obscure anyway. A sprint trainer is a white shade of pale.

The OG had a deeply hollow ground solid blade and a sheath with a Tek-Loc attachment. The new sprint has a flat ground blade with a whole lot of holes and a G-Clip on the sheath.

Spyderco.com... https://spyderco.com/products/yojimbo%E ... -2-trainer


Edit: Out of stock

I'm checking status. Will let you know what I find out.

sal

Looks like they are at a bunch of dealers also.

DLT Trading... https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-yoj ... LujG9IAyUG

Cutlery Shoppe... https://cutleryshoppe.com/spyderco-c85t ... ned-drone/

KnifeCenter... https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP85TR ... 10-handles

BladeHQ... https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... d-wABguXYB

Hey, All:

Thank you for your continued passion for Yojimbo 2 Trainers. Apparently there was another recent production run, so they are currently available while supplies last.

Stay safe,

Mike

SMKW….
https://smkw.com/spyderco-yojimbo-2-trainer-red-g-10/

Available at Blades Canada for C$268.99 (approx. US$192.00 with the current exchange rate):
Yojimbo 2 Trainer at Blades Canada