If you carry a michael janich designed spyderco yojimbo 2 knife for defensive purposes, you need a training knife that accurately replicates the size and weight of your live blade. Spydercos current yojimbo 2 is an improved version of the original yojimbo, which debuted in. Remade twice, by sergio leone and walter hill, this exhilarating genretwister remains one of the most influential and entertaining films of all time. Yojimbo, yojinbo, bodyguard is a 1961 japanese samurai film directed by akira kurosawa. Buy spyderco yojimbo folders, designed by noted personaldefense trainer michael janich, the c85gp2 yojimbo2 is a pioneer in the application of the. Spyderco yojimbo 2 black g10 edc knife copy unboxing. Spyderco yojimbo 2 c85gp2 cpms30v blade black g10 handle. The refined ergonomics of the yojimbo 2 complement the natural contours of the hand, ensuring maximum surface contact and. This original grip made the first version look unconventional to say the least, and mike told me he now feels using a. It can be used as a moderately capable utility blade if you are mindful of not damaging the fine tip. For future buyers, know that this is not a heavyuse knife, it is a. Buy spyderco yojimbo from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery spyderco yojimbo knife center see a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. Buy spyderco yojimbo from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery. Spyderco yojimbo 2 knife series by spyderco knives knife.
Spyderco yojimbo 2 folding knife is a refined ergonomic that complement the natural contours of the hand, ensuring maximum surface contact and positive control. Two gangs muscling for turf and hating each other so much that sanjuros simple manipulations get both gangs close to mutual annihilation. Dec 06, 2016 a great knife for someone looking for a defensive blade or someone who wants spyderco thats different than the usual pm2 or endura. Yijimbo 2 wblack dlc cpm s30v blade steel from knife center, im a big fan of. Spyderco yojimbo 2 custom replacement scale by allen putman black g10 our price.
Release, assumption of risk, waiver of liability, and indemnity agreement by purchasing or receiving any item produced by spyderco, inc. The difference is that fistful relies on eastwood for its success, whereas yojimbo scores on every creative level, from director akira kurosawa to cinematographer kazuo miyagawa to mifunes classic lead performance. Here you will find all of the on sale knives and items that we currently have on our website. The 1999 movie inferno desert heat with jean claude van damme is also a remake of yojimbo. On day 30 we will charge 50% of the remaining balance, followed by the final payment on day 60. Yojimbo 1961 akira kurosawa synopsis, characteristics. Taking the name sanjuro kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant tazaemon and sake merchant tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a fullscale gang war between the two ambitious. It is a tactical defense folder designed by personaldefense trainer michael janice. I take a loving look at the spyderco yojimbo 2, a wicked selfdefense knife designed by famed martial blade craft luminary michael janich.
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They also encourage a thumbforward grip and make the blade a natural. Yojimbo akira kurosawa pittsburgh japanese film festival 2018 duration. This knife features a wharncliffe blade, black g10 handle, and a super usable design. The yojimbo is spydercos second collaboration with famed martial artist and master mbc instructor michael janich.
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Strategically machined holes in the blade lighten it to match the weight of the live knife to within two grams and, along with textured red g10. Legal disclaimer all sales final, no returns unless i grossly misdescribe the item the buyer releases the seller from any damages or liability associated with the item the item is being sold asis i make no representations that the item is fit for any purpose i disclaim any nonfactory warranty the buyer stipulates by buying that she is legally eligible to enter into the contract and. Spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife, g10 steel, c85tr2, mpn. Pioneers in having introduced the concept of round hole in the blade that got patented as a spyderco technique, the brand is globally known to have contributed. The crew at knifecenter took the time to pull out their collections and found some classic spyderco knives. Yojimbo 2 aluminium training knife stay safe media. Spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife orderable models list of orderable models spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife, g10 steel, c85tr2, mpn.
The yojimbo 2 is a purpose built self defenseoffensive knife designed by michael janich as a further evolution to his older blackhawk be warned and yojimbo 1 models. Yojimbo was made in 1961 which was where both superpowers were at their tensest. The back bite is a knife that bites forward and back, for maximum effect and. The spyderco yojimbo 2 is the second generation of the original yojimbo folding knife designed by michael janich. We will charge a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the purchase price of the item. I am grabbing by the tip and applying force in all directions and its not giving. When i stabbed the fatty area, the yojimbo 2 punched through the denim, cotton, fat simulantand almost through the molded plastic target itself. Spyderco yojimbo folding knife and trainer knife center. It was avidly received by the public and generated ongoing requests for a folding version. Its difficult for latterday western audiences to fully appreciate just how revolutionary kurosawas film was in its time. It tells the story of a ronin, portrayed by toshiro mifune, who arrives in a small town where competing crime lords vie for supremacy.
Rent yojimbo 1961 starring toshiro mifune and tatsuya nakadai on dvd and bluray. Imo the only assisted openers which can be easily closed with one hand are those with a liner lock such as the ken onion boa or the bm 890 torrent just to cite two discontinued master pieces. Spyderco c85gp2 yojimbo 2 plain edge cpms30v blade steel folding knife. The incomparable toshiro mifune stars in akira kurosawas visually stunning and darkly comic yojimbo. A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town. Theres no schedule for sales, they come and go like the wind. The yojimbo 2s more refined designbacked by janichs relentless promotion of the wharncliffe as a tactical blade profilehave helped it earn a solid place in spydercos product line. Based on the success of yojimbo, kurosawas next film, sanjuro 1962, was altered to incorporate. The two bosses each try to hire the newcomer as a bodyguard. The spine of the yojimbo 2 is remarkably thicker than the pm2 giving the yojimbo 2 more mass on strikes and swings and the like.
The handle of the yojimbo 2 is significantly shorter than the original, which was extended for use as an impact weapon in the closed position. Jun 22, 2016 get an inside look at the history, evolution, features, and benefits of the spyderco yojimbo 2 folding knife and learn why its michael janichs personal defense knife of choice. Ill probably never get a genuine marcin but this is a pretty good clone. Keep up with all our newest products by signing up for our newsletter. Spyderco makes great tactical folders because of their built in safety choil which adds that extra sense of security if the knife unlocks. Designed by noted personaldefense trainer michael janich, the yojimbo 2 is an evolved expression of his original spyderco yojimbo design, which pioneered the application of the wharncliffe blade in tactical folders. Two is the narrow butt of the knife i generally prefer handles that are about the same width all the way to the end. Crafted by michael janich, who was a noted personaldefense trainer, this knife series pioneered the use of wharncliffe blade. To rid a terrorstricken village of corruption, wily masterless samurai sanjuro turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage. Flytanium spyderco yojimbo accessories flytanium knife. Designed by colin despins and intended to be used with russian martial arts systems. Spyderco yojimbo 2 custom replacement scale by allen.
See a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. Spyderco knives spyderco yojimbo 451 to 473 of 473. There are two things about the knife that i do not like one is the compression lock, its kind of painful after a few closings. We call the folding version the yojimbo and feel it defines the term ergonomic.
Henryma favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite. Refined ergonomics complement the natural contours of the hand, ensuring maximum surface contact and positive control. May 21, 2018 spyderco yojimbo 2 badass knife of the week may 21, 2018 tim 0 comments renowned personaldefense trainer michael janich is credited with popularizing the modern wharncliffe blade design with an eye on tactical applications. Stabbing the clothescovered meat ended with the same result, the knife sunk clear up to the grip. Shop hundreds of quality knives from top brands that include spyderco and benchmade. Just after blade show 2014, i posted a photoshopped image i had made of the spyderco ronin 2 prototype i handled in their booth. A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Yojimbo 20150627 park street saloon columbus, oh ca14s ca9100 dr2d sdhc wavelab 6 cd wave traders little helper recorded by douglas zupan wdsprdatgmaildotcom no setlist available track 01 track 02 track 03 track 04 track 05 track 06 track 07 track 08 track 09 track 10 track 11 discodance club next door audible in quieter spots. Yes, yojimbo was the prototype for the clint eastwood man with no name picture a fistful of dollars 1964. The new yojimbo 2 trainer is mechanically identical to its liveblade counterpart, but features a fullthickness ctst bd1 stainless steel blade that is carefully radiused to allow safe contact. Watch this video comparing the spyderco yojimbo 2 and another popular self defense knife designed by spyderco the pkal folder. Hope you enjoy the spyderco yojimbo 2, the knife of the day. Yijimbo 2 w black dlc cpm s30v blade steel from knife center, im a big fan of. The balance will be paid in two subsequent scheduled payments.