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//Spyderco Yojimbo 2
//Features & specifications
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//Featured Video:
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// Watch this video comparing the Spyderco Yojimbo 2 and another popular self defense knife designed by Spyderco the P'Kal Folder. Spyderco makes great tactical folders because of their built in safety choil which adds that extra sense of security if the knife unlocks. Also their knives can be easily modified to wave open.
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//5p Review: Spyderco Yojimbo 2
//CONCEPT
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//ROLE & APPLICATIONS
// In terms of deployment the finger hole method is not especially easy since the hole is not as large as that on the Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Another method of opening is to gravity shake it open which works moderately well if forcefully done. In terms of actual self defense or utility the formal Wharncliffe blade is ver effective with pull cutting. One flaw to the blade shape is if the tip dulls //FINAL IMPRESSIONS
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//CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
//Many aspects of the knife make this a classic and great design. The blade is a funtional hollow grind so the edge is not going to need reprofiling even after many sharpening sesisons. The blade has the Wharncliffe style which is good for utility cutting but also for slashing in self defense. //The incredibly strong patented "Compression Lock" is one of the most convenient to use while durable locks. |