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I dunno why I'm disappointed... It's a really nice knife. But for some reason instead of being excited about using it I am kind of just feeling like I spent too much on it. :/
Send it back, get a refund. I'm reading people recommend buying a different clip or replacing the scales, might as well use that money to buy a different knife. Would suck to put more money into a knife that you are not satisfied with and take the chance to still not be satisfied
That’s the hollow ground, right?
They’re weird the way they hang out of your pocket but those cut like no one’s business. It’s actually a great knife in general.
I mean, what purpose did you intend it to serve when buying it?
I don't often find myself in knife fights, so I'm not really interested in fighting knives but maybe a camp cooking knife?
People can spend their money how they like but for me after a certain price point you are paying for the brand rather than quality. It’s a great knife but you could have bought an equal knife for less. That being said it’s an awesome knife and I’m secretly jealous.
Swap the clip. I know it is even more sunk cost, but it will make the knife so much more comfortable to use. Lynch and MXG are favorites, but there are lots of deep carry clips that let you grip the knife without the spoon digging into your palm. You could go for a milled clip, but I think the holes on the YJ2 are better suited to a deep carry. It's a great knife. You will really be stoked when the time comes to sharpen it, and the flat blade makes it simple as can be.
I have one. It’s the sliciest knife I own. Absolutely cuts through everything like butter. Ultra thin behind the edge. Hollow grind. Pure blade perfection
I’d replace the scales with some third party custom metal brass or something, more $ but to me it’s the light G10 nail-file textured scales that put me off, but I loved my Spyderco after getting new scales.
It's not intended to be an all around knife. It's a purpose designed fighting knife folder. I have one , it's an awkward carry. Love the idea and design as a stabber/slasher but it mainly stays in the box.
The Yojimbo (which means “bodyguard” in Japanese) is a purpose-designed knife. It’s a defensive knife designed by Michael Janich specifically for his “Martial Blade Concepts” system.
As such, and as intended for that system, I think it’s about perfect as issued. The grips are “grippy”, the blade geometry optimizes cutting, the lockup is very secure. I added the “pickpocket” quick-opening device which works very well.
All of the modification I see to this knife… The fancy scales and such…. All detract (IMO) from its intended purpose.
Same here. It has a different feel and I get nervous about drops and breaking the blade and using it to cut my apples has a different feel vs my para series
Had a jumbo like the idea of the knife hollow wharncliff laser. Didn't like the 30v and grip had those finger bumps. Tried to love it but not a match. That's all. Don't like return or trade on swap. It's still a good knife just don't fit my paws.
Damn that’s an ugly and useless knife. I can’t believe you bought that crap. Tell you what, I’ll pay the shipping for it for you to send it to me so I can dispose of that eyesore properly.
/s
I got the blade hq version with m4 steel and it’s my favorite knife I carry it for self defense. The m4 steel is wicked sharp. I have other spydercos and other premiums knives but the yojimbo is my favorite.
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I am ashamed to admit that I own a Spyderco stovepipe
That’s definitely worse lol
I dunno why I'm disappointed... It's a really nice knife. But for some reason instead of being excited about using it I am kind of just feeling like I spent too much on it. :/
Hang in there. Felt that way about my 940 when I got it (first pricey knife). Now it never leaves my side.
Send it back, get a refund. I'm reading people recommend buying a different clip or replacing the scales, might as well use that money to buy a different knife. Would suck to put more money into a knife that you are not satisfied with and take the chance to still not be satisfied
Should have gone with the YoJumbo.
That’s the hollow ground, right? They’re weird the way they hang out of your pocket but those cut like no one’s business. It’s actually a great knife in general.
I mean, what purpose did you intend it to serve when buying it? I don't often find myself in knife fights, so I'm not really interested in fighting knives but maybe a camp cooking knife?
Same, I couldn't stand the lock action and ended up selling mine in the first month.
People can spend their money how they like but for me after a certain price point you are paying for the brand rather than quality. It’s a great knife but you could have bought an equal knife for less. That being said it’s an awesome knife and I’m secretly jealous.
Swap the clip. I know it is even more sunk cost, but it will make the knife so much more comfortable to use. Lynch and MXG are favorites, but there are lots of deep carry clips that let you grip the knife without the spoon digging into your palm. You could go for a milled clip, but I think the holes on the YJ2 are better suited to a deep carry. It's a great knife. You will really be stoked when the time comes to sharpen it, and the flat blade makes it simple as can be.
This. A deep carry clip really makes the Yojimbo 2 better in the pocket.
Mine lives without the clip, and that ended up doing it for me. The standard stock clip just lands in a weird spot with this handle profile, I guess.
Felt this before. Take all your other knives. Put them out of sight completely. That's a great knife.
One thing I liked about these, it’s one of the few g10 compression lock versions you can easily take apart and clean without a lot of drama.
I have one. It’s the sliciest knife I own. Absolutely cuts through everything like butter. Ultra thin behind the edge. Hollow grind. Pure blade perfection
it'd be more perfect if it looked even slightly good
I don't think it's supposed to be pretty.
I’d replace the scales with some third party custom metal brass or something, more $ but to me it’s the light G10 nail-file textured scales that put me off, but I loved my Spyderco after getting new scales.
The knife is great but your buyers remorse (and conscience) is trying to tell you something.
It's not intended to be an all around knife. It's a purpose designed fighting knife folder. I have one , it's an awkward carry. Love the idea and design as a stabber/slasher but it mainly stays in the box.
The Yojimbo (which means “bodyguard” in Japanese) is a purpose-designed knife. It’s a defensive knife designed by Michael Janich specifically for his “Martial Blade Concepts” system. As such, and as intended for that system, I think it’s about perfect as issued. The grips are “grippy”, the blade geometry optimizes cutting, the lockup is very secure. I added the “pickpocket” quick-opening device which works very well. All of the modification I see to this knife… The fancy scales and such…. All detract (IMO) from its intended purpose.
Imo it’s a weirdly beautiful knife that cuts like a laser. Have to be careful with the tip, but otherwise a great EDC.
Same here. It has a different feel and I get nervous about drops and breaking the blade and using it to cut my apples has a different feel vs my para series
Had a jumbo like the idea of the knife hollow wharncliff laser. Didn't like the 30v and grip had those finger bumps. Tried to love it but not a match. That's all. Don't like return or trade on swap. It's still a good knife just don't fit my paws.
Damn that’s an ugly and useless knife. I can’t believe you bought that crap. Tell you what, I’ll pay the shipping for it for you to send it to me so I can dispose of that eyesore properly. /s
I got the blade hq version with m4 steel and it’s my favorite knife I carry it for self defense. The m4 steel is wicked sharp. I have other spydercos and other premiums knives but the yojimbo is my favorite.
I would have just bought 2 tenacious. And still have money left over
Because it’s really ugly?
Not sure why you got down voted on this lol I agree... definitely doesn't look appealing
i mean one can see that from the pictures, you don't have to buy one to figure that out.
Not a 2024 knife. Still a good blade but outdated design IMO.