Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Folding Knife 3.2" S30V Satin Plain Blade, Black G10 Handles C85GP2

Nearly 20 years ago, Michael Janich revolutionized personal-defense knife design by introducing the tactical Wharncliffe blade through his collaboration with Spyderco. At a time when curved blades like tantos and spear points dominated the market, Janich used real-world testing—most notably his "Pork Man" demonstrations—to prove that straight-edged Wharncliffe blades offered superior cutting and thrusting performance. His findings led to the creation of the fixed-blade Ronin, and later the folding Yojimbo, both designed with self-defense in mind. After briefly parting ways with Spyderco, Janich returned to develop the improved Yojimbo 2 in 2011, which remains a staple in Spyderco’s lineup. A fixed-blade version, the Ronin 2, followed shortly after. Today’s popularity of Wharncliffe tactical knives can be traced directly to Janich’s innovations and Spyderco’s support for forward-thinking design.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 3.20"
• Closed Length: 4.49"
• Overall Length: 7.69"
• Cutting Edge: 3.00"
• Blade Thickness: 0.145"
• Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
• Blade Style: Wharncliffe
• Blade Grind: Hollow
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Handle Material: G10
• Handle Colors: Black
• Locking Mechanism: Compression Lock
• Pocket Clip: Tip-Up/Down, Right/Left Carry
• Model Number: C85GP2 
• Model Name: Yojimbo 2
• Weight: 4.1 oz.
• Designer: Michael Janich
• Made in the USA