Yojimbo 2: Still Your Choice?

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Yojimbo 2: Still Your Choice?

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Now that the excitement seems to have died down over the initial introduction of the Yojimbo 2, is it still your choice for carry and use?

It is for me. I know it's designed for self-defense, but I use it like a box cutter for everyday cutting chores. It has a great combination of power and control. The more I use it, the more I like it. It's just a great design. Hats off to Michael Janich and Spyderco!
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I carry mine almost everyday. Works great for everyday chores.
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Yes, it's still in the rotation. Light and compact knife with a good blade shape for day-to-day urban use (i.e. opening packages and letters). Never underestimate how important a light knife is in EDC. :)
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Yep, it's been my most carried knife since I got it.
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It's in my core EDC rotation. I'll take it out of my pocket when I get something new, but it's never long before I'm carrying it again. Fun to play with, too. Love the compression lock.
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I just carry whichever knife I'm feeling for awhile
Carried Yojimbo 2 a bit 2 weeks ago though, great knife
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Absolutely.
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Thanks, guys, for your continued enthusiasm for the Yo2. The feedback I've received on it has been overwhelmingly positive and the fact that many people have adopted it as a primary carry piece is humbling. I'm very grateful for your trust in the design.

Stay safe,

Mike
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Trying again...

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I carried mine for a few weeks, but ended up using my keychain Ladybug for opening packages and such because I was so afraid of breaking the tip off of the Yojimbo 2. All it takes is one fall onto the concrete :eek: Ask me how I know :(

I've been using my Para 2 lately, because if I snap the tip off of that (more likely to happen, than not) I can grind it down to a slight drop point and have it remain looking good.

I still carry the Yojimbo 2 every once in a while, and always will I'm sure.
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Michael Janich wrote:Thanks, guys, for your continued enthusiasm for the Yo2. The feedback I've received on it has been overwhelmingly positive and the fact that many people have adopted it as a primary carry piece is humbling. I'm very grateful for your trust in the design.

Stay safe,

Mike
Hopefully you and Sal and the gang take this as a sign that we all need some sprints! If nothing else I would LOVE to have a plain old S30V version in DLC...that would be a dream come true. All black hardware and black liners too please.
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Evil D wrote:Hopefully you and Sal and the gang take this as a sign that we all need some sprints! If nothing else I would LOVE to have a plain old S30V version in DLC...that would be a dream come true. All black hardware and black liners too please.
I would like to second this if I could.
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Does anyone have a comparison pic with a Breeden Rescue? Hearing about how everyone uses theirs for utility work has me thinking I should pick one up to bump the Rescue out of my backpack for everyday chores.

(and it is nice to justify another new knife purchase. :) )
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Yes, it has definitely found a place in my EDC rotation. I finally carried one everyday for an entire month and was surprised by it's versatility. I used it mainly for typical office tasks and light trimming of potted plants. However, I did not used it for food prep.
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Fresh Eddie Fresh wrote:Does anyone have a comparison pic with a Breeden Rescue? Hearing about how everyone uses theirs for utility work has me thinking I should pick one up to bump the Rescue out of my backpack for everyday chores.

(and it is nice to justify another new knife purchase. :) )
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Liquid Cobra wrote:Ask and ye shall receive...
WOW! Thanks a million!!! For some reason in my head the Yojimbo was a much larger knife than the Breeden, but it actually looks much more slimmed down, and pointier!

I think the Yo2 just jumped to the top of the "must have" list! The search begins... :)

Thanks again!
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I'm still waiting for the S90V CF yojimbo to drop then I'll be carrying it pretty frequently
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I'm carrying mine right now. It has found a comfortable spot in my rotation.
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I love my Yojimbo 2. It's been one of my most consistent users. I might pick up other knives and use them for a bit, but then I'll get bored and put them away in storage but the Yo2 seems to always find a way back into my pocket.
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will try it if i can snag an s90v one
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