So you're gonna buy that $200 crib from Amazon and you don't have anything to
open the package. So what would be the harm in maybe, I don't know, throwing in
add-on item to open the box, right? Wait, wouldn't the box knife come in a box too?
Let me introduce you to my new box opener the Spyderco Yojimbo 2, which at
30 bucks less than the bed for your unborn child, it's practically a steal.
It's not like you're not gonna need that money for something else, right?
The Yojimbo 2, or as fans of the samurai movie might correct you- The Sanjuro, employs
a hollow-ground Wharncliffe blade made from s30v. A premium steel known for its
rest resistance, edge retention and it's raising of the retail price of pocket
knives. The handle is comprised of g10 scales which adds texture but doesn't
interfere with international economic policy. The last 2 points proving that, I
too can rattle off a manufacturer's product description
make an obscure joke and Internet knife reviews are predictable. So you're like "yo
you forgot about the liner." Yeah the liner part of the review. It has a stainless
steel one, you can sort of see here. Cool, I'll check off that box. OK so what's so
great about a knife that looks like it got trapped in the transportation booth
from The Fly with a box cutter and a vulture. And why didn't Al Hedison make
sure the booth was empty of those very specific items before turning those
knobs? And you're like "wasn't that Vincent Price?" No he was the brother of the
main character and this is a knife review, right? And not a film history class? OK, OK, how
about the part where I go over the basic dimensions and weight just like this? Or
I can just talk about sci-fi movies over shots of the knife? No... no...?
OK, so what about the action? Commuters take notice. You can now use your middle
finger for something constructive. And also not have the use of it accompanied
by high blood pressure,
screaming, or a charge for road rage. In case you haven't been watching the video
the the Yojimbo 2 is best opened with your middle finger.
Instead of flipping the bird, you can deploy the blade in a flash,
with just a quick flick. The entire length of the blade works as a flat
cutting edge. So you can use it to prep food, or that normal EDC task of putting
the knife open and closed a thousand times a day. Ohhh yeah... and opening that crib,
right? I forgot about that. so the Yojimbo 2 is like a razor blade with an asterisk. Or
the Barry Bonds of razor blades, if you didn't get the joke the first time I
said it. Or if you're not into sports metaphors, it's like a razor blade on
steroids. It uses a solid compression lock that's super easy to release with one hand.
I found I had no problem opening and closing the knife with just one hand.
Although the closing is just a tad awkward- like telling someone "bye" right
before leaving work, then realizing you have to get on the same elevator and
ride it down 15 floors with them. I can't say how sharp it comes out of the
box, because this is a loaner knife but I assume it was very sharp because I'm a
positive thinker. And I am supposed to take very good care of this knife. The clip is 4
positions. So pick your pocket and whether you like it
tip up or tip down. Because I don't really care how you carry it, to be honest. So,
what else? Well my day is going great, thanks for asking. Oh, uh...
ok. I found the size of the knife closed only allows for a middle finger
deployment, considering the average size of my average man hands. It was too awkward
to use my pointer finger to open, it but it deploys much faster than my other
knives, with only just a little bit of practice. It doesn't seem natural at
first, but it makes a lot of sense. Kinda like making a beer budget while you're
in college.
Ok so what don't I like about it? Well not much- it's not a big deal but I wish
the handle and the blade were a little longer. People with a larger hands may
have a harder time deploying it one-handed quickly. If the blade was a little longer
the hole may line up with your finger a little bit better. Plus a slightly longer
handle would give you a little more grip too. OK, so that's it for a knife that has
already been reviewed by everyone, including cats, on YouTube. If you like
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Spyderco Yojimbo 2 (C85G2) Pocket Knife Review. Writing, Editing, Narration, Camera, Grading, Opinions
by M. Hanlen. Shot with the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera and Panasonic GH3. Edited in Final Cut Pro 7 and "Graded" with Apple Color.