Yojimbo 2 Review (9 years of abuse)
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- Опубліковано 14 гру 2021
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Only if people understood how much courage it takes for a man to admit he was ignorant. Respect!
Very interesting review. I've never considered buying one, but you've got me thinking I need to check it out.
I use mine on a daily basis for everything (food prep, opening packages, cutting boxes, zip ties) except for tactical purposes. (No need for me).
Its a well built knife, very utilitarian and very versatile. Perfect EDC for me, along with my buck 112. Both in my EDC rotation.
Great review, awesome knife. Not only my fav EDC but sure nice to know it’s there if SHTF
Thanks for a unique perspective, as well as a great example of what growing up looks like. 👍🏻 I had to get one after watching a lot of vids on what makes a wharncliffe good for self-defense. I snagged a Cruwear Yojimbo 2 and immediately swapped the scales for Raindrop CF. I intend to learn how to use it properly for that purpose, but it’s great to know it works so well as an edc, too. :)
It's always intrigued me I enjoy the blade shape and like that he designed it for a tactical role. Great review brother 👍
Thank you man
The Yojimbo 2 is one I have always wanted to try. Awesome video.
Pay for shipping and I will send you mine to check out for like a month.
I already have another one inbound in brass.
Great review, Lost my beloved yojimbo a few years back, and been hoping it find me would turn up again. Hated the way the pocket clip would grab on my seat belt and strip it out of my left front pocket (I'm left handed). I need to just suck it up and get the yojimbo 2
I will be picking one up soon ,Thanks
For a SD knife, I wish they kind of added a wave or something similar. I know there are plenty that use a "ghetto" wave on it when used as a SD knife/backup. The nice thing is, its a pretty great edc even if its not used for SD use.
There are some cool ones out there. 5x5 combat makes a metal one. Plenty of chinese rip offs on ebay for like 8$
I have the the kydex ripple off ebay on mine. That guy seems to have dropped off the map n im buying my 5th yo2 this week so im prob going to start making them myself. Plus colors were so limited. N 20$ is a lot for something you can make for 25cents.
@@zexnynex777 did you end up starting to make them?
if so Id probably be willing to buy one
I purchased the YoJimbo 2 about a year ago but i didnt like the stock scales and the way it carried. I just received some titanium Original Goat scales and I love the knife now. I will review the knife on my channel after I carry it for a while. Great review and I like your style
😂👍 You crazy ginger , you called your own shot on when we would see it. Love you brother, you made me my morning !
I have the s30v version in g 10. It's one of two knives that will clip a hair with the factory edge. It fits my hand well is ergonomic for me. What I especially like is the thick blade that is deeply hollow ground. The distal taper is what I expect from this self defense tool. Enjoyed hearing about your growth.
Redwolf makes me think of my Alma mater. They used to be called the Indians, but changed to Redwolves. Good old ASU. Glad I found your channel (thru Neeves Knives).
Took me a minute to grab one, but after I did I fell in love. After getting some blue twill aramis cf scales it was a wrap. Definitely underestimated the design and was one of the last spyderco models I purchased, out of many in my collection. Cool vid!
How do you get the aramis scales
Go to the website
Dude! I dig those custom grips!
That might be the solution for my yojimbo-2.
Literally just got this last week. Perfect timing ahaha. Havent used it but love it already. You know how it is.
Also my first folder other than a kershaw chive. So I'm happy with it. I was in love with the assisted opening and have always been hesitant spending a lot on a manual folder.
Yes I definitely do my fellow Kyle.
First time on your channel! Solid review! I’d love to see just a bit better lighting though. Audio is great
Yeah I really struggle with lighting, I keep watching videos, asking questions and buying equipment but nothing really seems to help.
Thank you for your honesty though.
Much appreciated the review
I appreciate you watching it
Love that design especially the yojumbo
Your Yojimbo 2 review was pretty darn good. I've been in the hobby for less than a year so I wasn't familiar with it. What I don't understand is why it's good for tactical. Perhaps you can to review for that particular purpose. I'll look into it for EDC use.
It's because of the lines and edge geometry of the knife, you can achieve a great deal of force in close quarters qnd that edge cuts through meat particularly well.
I love my yojimbo-2. Youre right. It can CUT!
But i dont get a lot of confidence from the handle. The original yojimbo looks to have a much more substantial handle and one that likely has a more secure grip.
Now that we have the new yojumbo available i think im gonna have to have one.
Or maybe they new canis. It looks to have a solid grip and well, that blade!
If im ever going to have to defend myself with a knife i want the longest blade i can get.
I love the yojimbo. I own the 20cv model with carbon fiber scales. I love the cf. i have put a lynch clip and xxx-adrenaline-xxx titanium screws on it.
Damn I never thought of that before, ti hardware with a nice Ano job would really make it pop. Guess I am buying another one 😂
I have a Yojimbo 2, a Yojumbo, and a Ronin 2. I think those designs are very nice. I think I like what some don’t on those blades.
One of my favorites!
It’s a crazy crazy knife
Just have Mr.snody make you one ,his knives are awesome, well made, much respect for your growth, all the best
My yojimbo 2 is heavily modified. It has 2 5x5 industries modifications: the spydiehole wave, and the deep carry pocket clip and back spacer. I also purchased and modified a glow carbon compression lock button for the shaman to fit the yojimbo 2 without extruding up from the top of the frame.
About the only thing I haven't done is swap out the scales.
Can you send me a pic? I would love to see it, my social media and email are linked in the description.
@@RedwolfEDC sent via Facebook messenger, short vid of it.
Which deep carry and where from, thanks
@@wigglywrigglydoo 5x5 industries. I don't remember how much it is but it was reasonably priced and has held up perfectly under continuous use and wear.
Love the Yojimbo 2 underated knife.
I love this knife. Killer action, weight, it weeell cut. It will keeell. Feels like an extension of my hand, too - so comfortable.
Do you have experience with the syderco Canis? Like to know your opinion on that one
Ain’t gonna lie. I Sub’d due to the humble confessional. (Rest was good too. will look at your other vids)
8:00 yep, Para 3s n Yo2s cant get enough of them.
Bastinelli n Winkler fixeds are up there too.
It seems like decent design I like yojumbo size better thou
Dude you tried to call out MJ???? Damn!!!! Love how you own it though. We all did/ do dumb shit. I find my 2xl mitts feel more comfortable on the Yojumbo. Haven’t trained with blades in years at this point. My mind wants to but my body isn’t on the same page. Great video man 👊🤘🤘
Brother I have a bad temper even now but back then I would go at anyone, anywhere and anytime for basically no reason just because I liked the adrenaline spike. I’m honestly amazed no one just executed my ass back then for some of the shit I pulled. I have met MJ multiple times since that point at shows and such, but he either doesn’t remember me or doesn’t think it’s worthy of a response and until now I just let it fade into the background cause I’m ashamed of that shit. But I always preach about honesty and transparency on my channel so I figured I should practice what I preach and speak about it finally.
I’m trying to love the yojimbo 2. It’s not leaving my collection yet. I got the DLT 20cv tan and dlc. I’m just not in love with it. But I’m trying not to be impulsive
Is this blade style just better at slashing?
Or is it also better at penetration compared to a clip point/ drop point/ spearpoint and Bowie?
From what the designer has stated the point continues to cut and the spine pushes the cut downward and the point continues to cut. The straight edge delivers all force to the cut instead of where the belly on a knife spread out the energy. Which is good for a larger blade but not so much for a knife.
Ever thought about the YoJumbo? I always wanted a Yo 2, but held off for fear that my big ass hands couldn't fit it. The YoJumbo has such a nice handle that's super big.
He says in the video that he had a Yojumbo and didn't like it.
Awesome review mate. I just bought Y2 CPM-20CV Tan G10 DLC (DLT Trading exclusive). I like this one more than Canis. What about you?
I haven't tried the Canis yet, any good?
@@RedwolfEDC Not really. It is very nice, but in my opinion its advantages end there. With my small hand, the ergonomics are poor. Lock too light. I prefer Yojimbo 2.
I rock mine modified
Story behind it: Got it in a trade and almost sold it but I carried it one day and after the first time cutting with it I fell in love! It’s become one of my most carried and favorite knives! Definitely an amazing knife.
And I made it to the end so.. Love you too brother 👊🏼😌
Send me a pic, I would love to see what you did with it brother.
Also thank you for sitting through my rambling 😝
@@RedwolfEDC I put up a video of it 2 weeks ago when I got carbon scales for it! It was great before but the scales took it to another level! And anytime brother, I enjoy your rambling haha 👊🏼😁
Almost got into a fight with Michael Janich! 😂
At least you eventually learned humility and made your mea culpa...👍
I was a prideful idiot, still am a prideful idiot, just not as bad as I used to be.
Hey Ginger can you show us some knife fighting demonstration? Would be very interesting and educational
If you or anyone you know is in or around Stockton CA and don’t mind being on camera then I have a open invitation to come on down and we can spar and train together for videos. All of my friends are scared to be on camera so it’s hard to make videos like that and I feel weird just showing techniques on a B.O.B analogue.
@@RedwolfEDC great answer
I'm modding a yojimbo right now lol trying to find a bronze colored backspacer
Original goat has them in ti and aluminum.
@@RedwolfEDC thanks man!
Man! I’ve always love the Yojimbo 2! It may not be the best looking knife of all time... but when some pulls a blade on me an I pull out a yojimbo 2, that’s gonna catch the attention of the other guy... an then ya go in for the kill.. that’s if it came down to that type of levels of fighting... Btw! Red!!! Do you still have your Rockstead?
Yes I do. Why do you ask?
@@RedwolfEDC Just cause that is the coolest Rockstead I’ve ever seen! I’ve seen a few others that have this an that done to them.. but nothing beats black on black! That’s just a sexy knife if you ask me! Lol
Everything is for sale if you are interested brother
@@RedwolfEDC Man! I wish I had that kinda money! I’d like to get into knife business further! Buy, sell, trade.. you know! Lol
Also I apologize if you have covered this already. What is your opinion of pical knives ?
The spyderco model or bastinelli model?
@@RedwolfEDC bastinelli
More of a fan of the PiKa but they are both great knives.
Love your review. This is one dam sexy knife. I never leave home without it
I can’t wait for MicroJimbo
It's all education though RedWolf so it's all good
Yeah but some of my education happened in ways I wish I could have avoided 😂
If you didn’t watch the intro you don’t get the secret message!
Ohh secrets 🤫 🤐
Yojimbo aaaah so many nice knives.
Never considered these knives, beyond ugly. After your review I’m going to look for one.
Just be sure to get some custom scales if you don't like it as is, they make all the difference.
Hes right. The yojimbo-2 makes a good self defense knife but it makes an amazing EDC/utility knife.
The handle has never given me much confidence, feeling like it could squirt out of my grip (although it wont) but its designed to maximize force on the blade which it definitely does.
Im going to look into custom scales for mine. I like the ones he has.
There is a cruwear yojimbo at knife center right now
Knifecenter is a scam company that will take your money for products they don't actually have and then refuse to give it back, dealt with them multiple times, gave multiple chances and all transactions ended up with me filing a claim with my bank. I will never buy from them again.
Whitemountainknives.com is fantastic, AZcustom knives, Eknives, bladehq(slow shipping though) are good alternatives. In my opinion knife center should be avoided.
Which is your favorite selfdefense blade?
I really don't use blades for self defense unless I am just training. I carry a sap in my right pocket that can knock someone out in one hit very easily and if I am going somewhere I think I will have trouble I carry my glock 19 and a esp expendable baton.
Knives are not effective at ending an altercation quickly unless you are looking to kill the person attacking you and even then a million things can go wrong. I love training with them but I do not believe them ideal for actual self-defense unless you have no other options. Just my two cents
@@RedwolfEDC Thank you very much for your explanation.
I asked my question because you mentioned that this knife was not your favorite for self defense and that's why you gave it a rating of 8 out of 10. So I was curious, which one would you rate 10 out of 10?
@FernandoReyes-vt1il Oh that would be the fox 479 karambit. To be fair that's also a knife I have extensive experience with and in many ways that might make it just a personal preference. It deploys so quick with that loud snap and it immediately has a psychological effect on anyone you draw it on, on top of that the karambit is a the Swiss army knife of edged weaponry, it's hard to learn but once you do it's a incredible weapon.
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What kind of martial arts do you do?
Started off doing karate as a kid and then fell in love with muay thai and eskrima thanks to my friend, from there started doing BJJ when the Gracie hype was at a fever pitch, then went to vist my girlfriend at the time's family in Petah Tikva and met an IDF vet who showed me some Krav Maga in exchange for helping him repair his truck and we have been friends for the last decade and I have loved it and trained in it since, Krav Maga and BJJ are what I am best at but in terms of sheer technique I'm not particularly great at either to be honest, I'm just big, strong and move way faster then anyone expects so I do well but beyond the training I just think it's straight up fun and I love it.
I have played around with about another dozen martial arts but nothing I really stuck with, judo in particular I really liked but I'm so big that getting thrown to the ground even in training was causing some injuries so that had to stop, another one I liked but was causing serious damage was Gorkha but i still use what i learned there for my warm ups and some of the conditioning exercises using the Gada I still incorporate into my workouts.
I've been fortunate enough to travel a lot and experience a lot, if I am going to be anywhere for longer then a few weeks I also seek out places of training and humble myself completely to learn something new.
Do you train and if so what disciplines?
@@RedwolfEDC can't teach size. I do mainly jiu jitsu but did muay Thai for years. Wouldn't mind taking some fma for bladed weapons.
Ps. I made it past the intro 👊🏼😉
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I understand your problems?with your hands but my fingers are longer or at least to scale . It js hard to find a knife that fits. At least with spyderco knives you can reshape the handles some what.
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That is one of the major benefit of the brand, you can basically modify it anywayy you want thanks to the community.
Hi
Sweets you didn't reply to me 🥺🥺🥺🥺
I just replied
Spydercos are so sexy, something about them is just sexy that one is no exception!
Janich designed this knife as a “self defense” knife first and foremost. Utility is secondary.
Capperface
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