disappointment
i was pretty excited when I could order the Yojimbo2 knife this early. I am a fan of Michael Janich and I routinely carry a similar model , Blackhawk ' s "Be Wharned " model ,which I believe is also A Janich design.
Was disappointed when I received it and this is why... First the good point: the blade is outstanding.. strong, sharp ,thick ,purposeful a definite improvement over the Blackhawk. The handle doesn t do jusice to the blade...same size as the Blackhawk but with finer serrations and given the design it is slippery. The real issue to me is the locking mechanism.. it s the same type and desigh and location as the Para Military 2 or the
SuperLeaf but it does not work near as smoothly, further and this is really really annoying ,when the blade locks open the locking lever snaps too far to the center of the handle and pinches my index finger.. this has never happened to me before.
Overall if you can get it open without dropping it and don t flinch when it pinches...
Great blade but handle is too small
I just got a Yojimbo 2 due to the Wharncliffe design plus it's made in the USA, but I don't care for the handle. It's way too small, tapers too much, and is skinny compared to the size of the blade - and I have average sized hands. The taper design makes the knife feel like it's going to slip out of your grip during a draw cut.
I have a few Spyderco Dodos and wish there was a similar handle on this knife. Being Left-handed, I have no problems with the compression lock. In fact, I think the compression lock is a better design for a Lefty since you push the lock over with your left thumb instead of using a weaker right index finger for all those right-handed folks.
Make the handle 10% larger and I might EDC it. I may just use it as a workbench scalpel/razor or put on some larger custom scales.
Awesome knife. One of My Favorites.
This knife seems to be facing an uphill battle because so many people compare it to other knives. It's not the Paramilitary 2. It's a different design. Even though it also has a compression lock, it has a different type of cutout for the compression lock. It takes a little more effort at first to get your finger in and press the lock to close it. It has a different type of blade. This is a Wharncliffe style blade. The PM2 has a curved blade. The spydie hole is smaller than the PM2 hole. It's also a little bit recessed into the scales. All just a small matter of getting used to. Doesn't take long.
So, instead of comparing it to the PM2 or some other knife, it's probably best to review the knife in front of us, the Yojimbo 2. Simply put, this is one amazing knife. I use the middle finger-flick to get it open. With all due respect to the other reviewer, opening the knife this way, my finger has never gotten bitten. The knife was a little stiff on opening and...
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