Spyderco Designer Spotlight - Michael Janich

Go in depth with Michael Janich to learn about the evolution of the Yojimbo and his longstanding relationship with Spyderco.

Designed by personal-defense trainer Michael Janich, the Yojimbo 2 is an evolved
expression of his original Yojimbo design, which pioneered the use of the Wharncliffe
blade in tactical folders. The Yojimbo 2’s perfectly straight edge cuts with full power all the way to
the tip, while its tapered spine creates an acute point for exceptional penetration. The design’s refined ergonomics complement the natural contours of the hand and encourage a thumb-forward grip that makes it a natural extension of the hand. Its open-backed handle features nested stainless steel liners, a high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, peel-ply-textured G-10 scales, and a versatile four-position pocket clip. Having earned iconic status among tactical folders, the Yojimbo 2
has also inspired several variations, as well as a “supersized” version appropriately named the YoJumbo™.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:13 Meet Michael Janich
0:34 Background
1:18 Designing Knives
1:32 First Knife
2:22 A New Approach
2:49 The Wharncliffe Blade
3:37 The Turning Point
4:33 We've Gotta Do This - The Ronin
5:30 Getting Involved with Spyderco
8:22 The Yojimbo
9:58 A Lot of Handle For a Little Bit of Blade
10:58 The Compression Lock
11:45 Temporary Diversion
12:14 Welcome to Spyderco
12:24 The Yojimbo 2
14:27 The Next Order of Business - The Yojimbo Trainer
15:05 People Like Black Blades
16:22 The Evolution of the Yojimbo 2 - The Ronin 2
17:40 Fan of the Compression Lock
19:27 A Box Cutter on Steroids
20:34 Living the Dream

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