It was avidly received by the public and generated ongoing requests for a folding version. Spydercos current yojimbo 2 is an improved version of the original yojimbo, which debuted in. Avildsen who asked his name to be changed from the credits to danny mulroon because of creative differences. 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. Yojimbo for sale knives and outdoor gear huge selection. Unlike blades with a pronounced belly to the edge, its perfectly straight edge cuts with full power all the way to the point. The yojimbo was designed specifically to be a fighting weapon, its needle tip and razorthin edge are built for slashing or penetrating an opponent, not for survival purposes. Reate knives torrent discussion in reate knives started by reate, nov 19, 2015. Yojimbo 4 introduces builtin support for syncing data among multiple macs, as well as support for fullscreen windows and retina machines. The refined ergonomics of the yojimbo 2 complement the natural contours of the hand, ensuring maximum surface contact and. See a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. 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. C85tr2 yojimbo 2 trainer spyderco designed by noted personaldefense trainer michael janich, the c85gp2 yojimbo 2 is a pioneer in the application of the wharncliffe blades.
I take a loving look at the spyderco yojimbo 2, a wicked selfdefense knife designed by famed martial blade craft luminary michael janich. 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. Spyderco yojimbo 2 signature tactical folding knife. The two bosses each try to hire the newcomer as a bodyguard.
For future buyers, know that this is not a heavyuse knife, it is a. 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. Two gangs muscling for turf and hating each other so much that sanjuros simple manipulations get both gangs close to mutual annihilation. Torrent manual open, multirow ball bearing system 3. The spyderco yojimbo 2 is the second generation of the original yojimbo folding knife designed by michael janich. It tells the story of a ronin, portrayed by toshiro mifune, who arrives in a small town where competing crime lords vie for supremacy. 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. Spyderco c85gp2 yojimbo 2 plain edge cpms30v blade steel folding knife. Watch this video comparing the spyderco yojimbo 2 and another popular self defense knife designed by spyderco the pkal folder. Spyderco makes great tactical folders because of their built in safety choil which adds that extra sense of security if the knife unlocks. 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.
Yojimbo s sync service paid subscription required provides silent, transparent data synchronization across multiple macs, making it irrelevant which machine you use to access. Yes, yojimbo was the prototype for the clint eastwood man with no name picture a fistful of dollars 1964. Yojimbo akira kurosawa pittsburgh japanese film festival 2018 duration. We call the folding version the yojimbo and feel it defines the term ergonomic. Yojimbo akira kurosawa japan classic internet archive. Jul 01, 2012 i honestly thought the fat simulant would foul the yojimbos ability to cut, but i was wrong. Spyderco yojimbo 2 custom replacement scale by allen putman black g10 our price. Rare spyderco yojimbo 2 m4 knife natural g10 satin c85gm4p2 discontinued new see more like this spyderco new black g10 handle yojimbo 2 plain edge cpms30v blade knife knives brand new. Spyderco yojimbo 2 custom replacement scale by allen. Stabbing the clothescovered meat ended with the same result, the knife sunk clear up to the grip. 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. 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. The 1999 movie inferno desert heat with jean claude van damme is also a remake of yojimbo.
Spyderco yojimbo folding knife and trainer knife center. Flytanium spyderco yojimbo accessories flytanium knife. 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. Designed by colin despins and intended to be used with russian martial arts systems. The yojimbo is spydercos second collaboration with famed martial artist and master mbc instructor michael janich. It is a tactical defense folder designed by personaldefense trainer michael janice. Theres no schedule for sales, they come and go like the wind.
Based on the success of yojimbo, kurosawas next film, sanjuro 1962, was altered to incorporate. 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. With toshiro mifune, eijiro tono, tatsuya nakadai, yoko tsukasa. The military is my favorite folding knife and in my opinion the yojimbo 2 doesnt even come close to it. 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.
Refined ergonomics complement the natural contours of the hand, ensuring maximum surface contact and positive control. Shop hundreds of quality knives from top brands that include spyderco and benchmade. Its difficult for latterday western audiences to fully appreciate just how revolutionary kurosawas film was in its time. 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. Yojimbo, yojinbo, bodyguard is a 1961 japanese samurai film directed by akira kurosawa. The information below is derived from the akira kurosawa imdb page and stuart galbraith ivs filmography of the director. Two is the narrow butt of the knife i generally prefer handles that are about the same width all the way to the end.
Sir, thank you very much for taking the time to explain this knife. Keep up with all our newest products by signing up for our newsletter. Spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife c85tr2, 30% off with free. We will charge a nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the purchase price of the item. Yijimbo 2 wblack dlc cpm s30v blade steel from knife center, im a big fan of. 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. Yojimbo 1961 akira kurosawa synopsis, characteristics. Ill probably never get a genuine marcin but this is a pretty good clone.
Buy spyderco yojimbo from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery. Spyderco yojimbo 2 badass knife of the week knife depot. The incomparable toshiro mifune stars in akira kurosawas visually stunning and darkly comic yojimbo. The crew at knifecenter took the time to pull out their collections and found some classic spyderco knives. To rid a terrorstricken village of corruption, wily masterless samurai sanjuro turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage.
Classicos do cinema, documentarios historicos e muito mais. Yojimbo is a 1961 japanese period film in which two feuding crime bosses attempt to hire a wandering samurai ronin who has arrived in their town. Knife making for beginners the old one how to make a knife that looks old duration. Buy spyderco yojimbo folders, designed by noted personaldefense trainer michael janich, the c85gp2 yojimbo2 is a pioneer in the application of the. This original grip made the first version look unconventional to say the least, and mike told me he now feels using a. 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. Please like, share, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Yojimbo entry scene and toshiro mifune 720p duration. It can be used as a moderately capable utility blade if you are mindful of not damaging the fine tip. Spyderco yojimbo 2 black g10 edc knife copy unboxing. This being said it obviously doesnt have to be used for this role.
Yojimbo 2 aluminium training knife stay safe media. New listingspyderco yojimbo 2 s30v black dlc plain blade, black g10 handles c85gpbbk2. Yojimbo was made in 1961 which was where both superpowers were at their tensest. I am grabbing by the tip and applying force in all directions and its not giving. Since it was purposedesigned as a selfdefense knife, the liveblade version was joined by a dedicated trainer model in 2017.
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. Since the golden bug does not allow photographs to be taken of their protos at shows, i easeled one of my existing pictures of a spyderco yojimbo 2 and massaged its. Spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife c85tr2, 30% off with free s. Unfollow yojimbo 2 spyderco to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.
When i stabbed the fatty area, the yojimbo 2 punched through the denim, cotton, fat simulantand almost through the molded plastic target itself. Ruger steigerwalt crkt crackshot compact outburst assisted folding knife overview. 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 yojimbo 2 pocket knife orderable models list of orderable models spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife, g10 steel, c85tr2, mpn. On day 30 we will charge 50% of the remaining balance, followed by the final payment on day 60. Aluminum fixed blade training knife based on the spyderco yojimbo 2. Spyderco yojimbo 2 knife series by spyderco knives knife. 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. Crafted by michael janich, who was a noted personaldefense trainer, this knife series pioneered the use of wharncliffe blade. Rare spyderco yojimbo 2 m4 knife natural g10 satin c85gm4p2 discontinued new see more like this. Here you will find all of the on sale knives and items that we currently have on our website.
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. After akira kurosawas yojimbo was released in 1961, the samurai film would never be the same. Spyderco knives spyderco yojimbo 451 to 473 of 473. Buy yojimbo series from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery. Hope you enjoy the spyderco yojimbo 2, the knife of the day. The spyderco yojimbo 2 was designed primarily for selfdefense. Yojimbo is a great film, one that boasts an impressive cast of actors, a good script, and well paced, thought out scenes that make this film standout. Yojimbo 2 series knives people who have a penchant for collecting evolved series of combat and selfdefense knives can put an end to their search with this particular series of knives by spyderco. Spyderco new black g10 handle yojimbo 2 plain edge cpms30v blade knifeknives. Rent yojimbo 1961 starring toshiro mifune and tatsuya nakadai on dvd and bluray. This knife features a wharncliffe blade, black g10 handle, and a super usable design. Release, assumption of risk, waiver of liability, and indemnity agreement by purchasing or receiving any item produced by spyderco, inc. View all spyderco yojimbo 2 knife series the world leaders in manufacturing knives and cutlery, spyderco is a brand that was set up in the late 1970s by the duo sal and gail glesser. Spyderco yojimbo 2 pocket knife, g10 steel, c85tr2, mpn.
Yojimbo, or bodyguard, is a fitting name for spydercos michael janichdesigned defensive folding knife. Yijimbo 2 w black dlc cpm s30v blade steel from knife center, im a big fan of. Henryma favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite. 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. Just after blade show 2014, i posted a photoshopped image i had made of the spyderco ronin 2 prototype i handled in their booth. Spyderco yojimbo 2 trainer knife blunt edge red g10 c85tr2 pocket 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. 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. The balance will be paid in two subsequent scheduled payments. 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. The back bite is a knife that bites forward and back, for maximum effect and.