Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Folding Knife, Wharncliffe, Black - High-Performance Blade, Durable Handle, Perfect for Tactical and Everyday Use - C85GPBBK2

Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Folding Knife 3.2 S30V Black DLC Plain Blade Features: When Michael Janich designed his first knife for Spyderco nearly 20 years ago most personal-defense knives had traditional martial blade profiles like spear points Americanized tantos and variations on the Bowie theme. Janich s design-the first-generation Ronin fixed blade-challenged that convention and literally pioneered the concept of the tactical Wharncliffe. Today Wharnie-style tactical knives are everywhere but the roots of that trend can be traced directly back to Janich s early designs-and Spyderco s willingness to take a chance on them. The latest addition to this family is an all-black version of Janich s current Wharncliffe folder design the Yojimbo 2. But to fully appreciate that knife it helps to know a bit of the history behind its evolution. The original Ronin (literally wave man in Japanese a term for a masterless Samurai) actually began as a collaboration with custom knifemaker Mike Snody. Janich had written an article on Snody s knives that became the tipping point for him to become a full-time maker. As a gesture of thanks Snody invited Janich to design the ultimate neck knife which he would make as a custom blade. Although Janich had designed other knives previously including the Tempest folder for the Masters of Defense knife company he was determined to approach the design process from a fresh empirical perspective. Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Folding Knife 3.2 S30V Black DLC Plain Blade Specifications: Blade Length: 3.20 Closed Length: 4.49 Overall Length: 7.69 Cutting Edge: 3.00 Blade Thickness: 0.145 Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel Blade Style: Wharncliffe Blade Grind: Hollow Blade Finish: Black DLC Blade Edge: Plain Handle Material: G10 Handle Colors: Black Locking Mechanism: Compression Lock Pocket Clip: Tip-Up/Down Right/Left Carry Model Number: C85GPBBK2 Model Name: Yojimbo 2 Weight: 4.1 oz. Designer: Michael Janich Made in the USA