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Wilson's latest collaboration with Spyderco is the Bow River—an expression of his incredibly popular custom design specifically geared toward budget-conscious adventurers. Spyderco Persistence  Canada Being tenacious means one holds fast. One is persistent and cohesive. It means being tough and tireless until achieving your goal: all knife-worthy definitions for a worthy knife.
Spyderco Bow River
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Spyderco Persistence
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Spyderco Tenacious
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Designed from the ground up to be an affordably priced, user-oriented folding knife, the Efficient has quickly earned a respected place in Spyderco's line of Value Folders. Spyderco Dragon Fly 2 canada Spyderco ARK Canada
Spyderco Efficient
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Spyderco Dragon Fly 2
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Spyderco ARK
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In 1990 Spyderco shook things up by introducing two knives, the Delica and Endura. First of their kind on the market, both folders opened up the knife market to lightweight performance, one-hand open pocketknives with a razor sharp blade. Available in Canada, the Spyderco Endura 4 is a lightweight folding lockback knife. Popular for EDC Tetragons best selling EDC - Flat rate shipping Refinement has been so ongoing and continual Spyderco tagged the updating/upgrading process with the term CQI- Constant Quality Improvement. During the Endura and Delica's CQI journey Spyderco tweaked ergonomics
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The best knife sharpener on the market today the Spyderco’s Sharpmaker will be your new favorite knife sharpener ships from Canada Spyderco's Stretch 2 XL Lightweight is the another chapter of a tale that began decades ago. Its long, rich history started with a focus on serving the needs of hunters and outdoorsmen; Spyderco's Rescue knives are long favored by seafarers and the design has since been embraced by rescue workers, EMT's and ranchers-anyone cutting around flesh in an emergency.
Spyderco Sharpmaker Tri-Angle
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Spyderco Stretch 2XL
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt
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It's been speculated the sheepfoot shaped blade originated with mariners who found the rounded tip especially beneficial when the knife was accidentally dropped (think working on a ship in pitching seas) as it couldn't stab the foot when hitting the deck. It's also been hypothesized that commanding officers on these ships preferred rambunctious hardworking sailors carry knives without pointed tips, especially while in port blowing off steam after months at sea.

Spyderco's Rescue knives are long favored by seafarers and the design has since been embraced by rescue workers, EMT's and ranchers-anyone cutting around flesh in an emergency. Now available in an ultra-corrosion-resistant version, the Atlantic Salt is a modified Rescue made with state of the art H2 steel. H2 is a precipitation-hardened steel containing nitrogen instead of carbon, which is incredibly resistant to rust. The serrated hollow-ground blade offers remarkable cutting performance in and around fresh and saltwater. Textured with a Volcano Grip pattern, the molded fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle is visible marine yellow, equipped with a reversible titanium pocket clip for right or left- handed use. We recommend threading a thong or lanyard cord through the lanyard hole for back-up retention around water, where once dropped, a knife is often irretrievable or lost.

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  • Blade Length: 3.69" (94 mm)
  • Cutting Edge: 3.19" (81 mm)
  • Blade Thickness: 0.125" (3 mm)
  • Overall Length: 8.25" (210 mm)
  • Closed Length: 4.625" (117 mm)
  • Hole Diameter: 0.56" (14 mm)
  • Blade Steel: H2 Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Steel
  • Weight: 2.75 oz. (77 g)
  • Handle Material: Yellow FRN
  • Made in Seki-City, Japan

Designed by acclaimed French custom knifemaker and martial artist Fred Perrin, Spyderco's Street Beat Lightweight is a long-overdue fusion of his time-tested Street Beat design and the state-of-the-art manufacturing efficiencies. The Fred Perrin-designed Street Bowie, like the Street Beat, features Perrin's distinctive index-finger choil, which serves as an ingeniously effective alternative to a traditional guard. Spyderco Paramilitary 3 Lightweight Canada
Spyderco Street Beat
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If you want the quickest possible opening for your Matriarch 2, the Matriarch 2 with an Emerson Opening feature is just the ticket Spyderco Ronin 2 Canada The Native 5 Lightweight is one of Spyderco's all-time great designs, now made even better with lightweight FRN handles and premium S30V cutlery steel.
Spyderco Matriarch 2
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Spyderco Ronin 2
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Spyderco Native 5
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If you want the quickest possible opening for your Matriarch 2, the Matriarch 2 with an Emerson Opening feature is just the ticket. The integral hook on the back of the blade snags the corner of your pocket as the knife is drawn, smoothly opening the blade as the knife clears the pocket.

The original Spyderco Matriarch was inspired by a request from our South African distributor for a more economical version of the Civilian. The Matriarch 2 is the latest expression of that concept, combining the Civilian’s aggressive blade shape and Reverse "S" edge profile with the lightweight handle construction of the best-selling Endura4. The result is a knife that provides extreme cutting performance in a convenient, lightweight package. Its SpyderEdge VG-10 stainless steel blade is scientifically designed to maximize cutting performance and its sturdy back lock mechanism, four-position clip, and Trademark Round Hole ensure unmatched carry versatility and high-speed opening with either hand.

The Emerson Opener

Ernest Emerson has had a profound impact on the cutlery industry and both the form and function of the modern tactical folding knife. Although the scope of his influence is extremely broad, perhaps his most revolutionary innovation was the "Emerson Opener." Also known as the "Wave-Shaped Feature" or more colloquially—and inaccurately—the "Wave," it consists of a small integral hook on the spine of a folding knife blade. When the closed knife is carried tip-up and drawn from the pocket, the hook snags on the lip of the pocket and swiftly rotates the blade into the open position. If you need to use your folding knife in a hurry, the Emerson Opener is hands down your quickest option.

Ernest Emerson's Knifemaking Journey

A native of northern Wisconsin, Ernest Emerson was born on March 7, 1955. He was a gifted athlete in high school and began his lifelong obsession with the martial arts at age 16 by training in Yudo, the Korean version of Judo. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse and earned degrees in physical education and world history, as well as a brown belt in Kyokushinkai Karate and a black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Immediately after graduating, Emerson moved to Southern California with the sole purpose of furthering his martial arts education at the famed Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts under Bruce Lee's protégés Dan Inosanto and Richard Bustillo. There he studied the Filipino art of Kali and Bruce Lee's systems of Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do. Later, he also trained in Brazilian Jujitsu under the acclaimed Royce and Rorion Gracie. During this time, Emerson made his living as a machine operator and design engineer for Hughes Aircraft.

In 1978, as part of his study of the Filipino martial arts, Emerson found himself in need of a balisong, or butterfly knife. Balisongs were not widely available back then, so he opted to make his own. When his fellow students saw it, they asked Emerson to make knives for them as well. Balisongs quickly led to fixed-blade knives and, after seeing a Michael Walker custom LinerLock folder at a gun show, ultimately folding knives. With Walker's blessing, Emerson began making LinerLock folding knives and soon found himself a full-time knifemaker. Drawing inspiration from his work in the aerospace industry, he incorporated state-of-the-art, high-performance materials and concentrated on meticulously crafted, investment-quality knives.

In the mid-1980s, Emerson shifted his focus to more spartan, tactically oriented designs. He also adopted the single-sided chisel grind—a signature element of the knives of fellow custom knifemaker Phil Hartsfield, who had been making knives for members of the West Coast U.S. Navy SEALs. When the SEALs asked Hartsfield to make folding knives, he explained that he only made fixed blades and introduced them to Emerson. Emerson's folders quickly became must-have kit among the SEALs, and that popularity soon spread to other U.S. and foreign special operations units and elite law enforcement agencies. It later led to collaborations with several leading commercial knife manufacturers and ultimately to Emerson Knives, Inc., Emerson's own production knife company, which he founded with his wife Mary.

Emerson's legendary designs have been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Museum—an unprecedented achievement for a knifemaker—and his knives continue to be trusted by some of the world's most elite warriors.

The Birth of the Emerson Opener

The Emerson Opener is one of the most dynamic knife-related innovations ever developed and has been used—both with and without Emerson's blessing—on countless knives over the years. The actual invention of this feature, however, was an accident. According to Emerson, the instructors of the U.S. Navy SEALs Combat Fighting Course wanted to develop a specific knife for combat use. One of the features they wanted on the design was a "blade catcher" on the spine of the blade to protect the user's hand. Emerson incorporated the feature on his iconic Commander model and decided to shape it like a small ocean wave. When he had finished the initial prototypes of the design, several SEALs from U.S. Naval Base Coronado drove up to his shop to pick them up for test and evaluation. Emerson delivered the knives to them but kept one for his own testing.

Shortly after the SEALs left, Emerson drew his prototype knife and suddenly realized that, as it cleared his pocket, the "blade catcher" snagged and partially opened the blade. At first, he was concerned that it might be a safety issue, but as he repeated the experiment with more vigor, he realized that the feature opened the blade reliably and very quickly. Just as he had this epiphany, the phone in his shop rang. It was the SEALs from Coronado, who had just returned to base, started evaluating the knife, and discovered the same amazing auto-opening function of the “blade catcher."

Because of its shape, Emerson called his invention the "Wave" and applied for a utility patent on it in 1997. That patent, #5,878,500, was granted in March 1999, but since another knife and tool company, Leatherman, had trademarked the name “Wave" as it applied to knives, Emerson changed the official term for it to the "wave-shaped opening feature." He also made it a required element of all the knives his company produced for military and law enforcement contracts.

Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser, a keen follower of all new developments in the knife industry, appreciated the brilliance of Emerson's invention and approached him about the possibility of licensing it for use on select Spyderco designs. In 2006, we released versions of the popular Delica 4 and Endura 4 Lightweights that proudly incorporated our expression of the Emerson Opener. To acknowledge Spyderco's formal licensing of the feature, they engraved Emerson's patent number on the reverse side of the blade.

Since then, the "wave-shaped opening feature" has been showcased on a number of other Spyderco models, including the Rescue 93mm, Endura and Delica Trainers, the Matriarch 2, the Karahawk, the Tropen, and the P'Kal and P'Kal Trainer, which are unique in that they include a removeable Emerson Opener that screws into the spine of the blade. More recently, Emerson's invention has been incorporated on the Endela Lightweight, Dragonfly 2, and byrd Cara Cara 2 Lightweight, as well as several limited-edition Exclusive models, including expressions of the popular Paramilitary 2.

In January 2016, Ernest Emerson was granted U.S. registered trademark #4,879,356 for the iconic, proprietary design of his "Wave Shaped Feature." His utility patent expired in 2017, and since then many knives have been produced using the Emerson Opener without attribution to Emerson or his revolutionary innovation. There are also countless improvised devices, blade modifications, and aftermarket accessories out there that emulate the function of the Emerson Opener. Nothing, however, beats the original. To that end, Spyderco continues to officially license this unique feature from Emerson—even after the patent expiration—and is extremely proud of the longstanding friendship we have enjoyed with this legendary knifemaker.

PROPER USE OF THE EMERSON OPENER

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Unlike conventional one-hand-opening folding knives or even automatic knives, which allow the blade to be opened quickly after the knife is drawn, the Emerson Opener deploys the blade as it clears the pocket and is therefore the fastest opening method available. Achieving that speed, however, still requires proper carry and good technique.

Like learning any new skill, it's best to start off slowly. If possible, use a trainer version of your Emerson Opener knife at first and then progress to a live blade when you feel you're ready. To prevent property damage or injury to others, always ensure that the area around you is clear of people and obstructions before attempting to open your knife. Also, because the Emerson Opener hooks onto the pocket mouth, it works best with pants made from sturdy fabric. Dress pants and other pants made from light fabrics are not suitable for use with this opening method.

Standard-Grip Draw:

To draw and open your knife to a standard grip—so the blade extends from the thumb side of your hand—first ensure that it is configured for tip-up carry by mounting the clip to the butt end of the handle. Clip the closed knife to your pocket with the body of the knife inside the pocket and knife positioned all the way to the back of the pocket. The spine of the blade should face to the rear.

Reach your thumb into the pocket as deeply as possible and index it firmly against the side of the knife's handle. At the same time, curl your fingers so your index finger hooks under the tip of the clip. Apply a pinching pressure between your thumb and fingers to establish a secure grip on the knife. As you lift the knife upward, apply slight rearward pressure to keep the spine of the blade against the rear of your pocket. As the Emerson Opener hooks on the pocket mouth, continue your draw so your arm extends slightly behind you and the blade clears your body safely to lock in the fully opened position.

Practice these movements slowly and carefully until you are thoroughly comfortable with them. Then, gradually increase your speed while maintaining your focus on safety.

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Spyderco knives with Emerson Openers can also be configured so they can be drawn into a reverse grip, with the blade extending from the little-finger side of the hand. To configure your knife for this type of draw, mount the clip to the butt end of the handle so the spine of the closed blade faces forward when the knife is clipped in your pocket. For best results, clip the knife further forward in your pocket, closer to your body's centerline.

To draw from this position, reach your thumb deep into your pocket and index it against the handle of the knife. As you do, ensure that the web of your thumb is to the rear of the butt of the handle. Place the fingertips of your index and middle fingers on the base of the clip and apply a pinching pressure between them and your thumb. Maintain a firm grip on the handle and lift the knife out of your pocket. As you do, apply forward pressure to slide the spine of the closed blade against the front portion of your pocket. As the knife clears the pocket, the Emerson Opener will snag the pocket edge to pivot the blade into the open position.

Again, practice these movements slowly and carefully and become thoroughly comfortable with them before you increase your speed. In the process, you'll find that al least a moderate degree of speed will be necessary to deploy and lock the blade fully.

Drawing without Opening:

If you don't need to open your Emerson Opener-equipped knife in a hurry, you can also draw it without automatically opening the blade. To do this, use the same grip and mechanics described previously, but draw the knife through the middle of the pocket without allowing the hook to snag the pocket mouth. You can also use your index finger to apply pressure against the spine of the blade, holding it closed as you draw the knife.

The Emerson Opener is a unique feature that significantly enhances the speed and ease of deployment of our knives. To make the most of it, remember the Navy SEAL adage: "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast." Take the time to get smooth and fast will come naturally.

Specifications

  • Closed: 4.98" (126 mm)
  • Overall: 8.5" (217 mm)
  • Blade: 3.57" (91 mm)
  • Edge: 3.27" (83 mm)
  • Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0 mm)
  • Blade Hole Diameter: 0.46"
  • Steel: VG-10
  • Handle Material: Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN)
  • Weight: 3.5 oz. (99 g)
  • Grind: Hollow
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  • Made in Japan
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The Spyderco Police Model is one of the most iconic folding knives ever created. Now this venerable design takes another quantum leap forward by combining the refined features of the fourth-generation Spyderco Paramilitary 3 Lightweight Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight
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First introduced in 1997, the original Spyderco Native quickly established a high standard for affordable, lightweight folding knives that deliver full-service functionality. Designed to showcase American craftsmanship at an exceptionally accessible price point, it also served as the platform for Spyderco's innovative reversible "barrel-bolt" pocket clip.

As the Native garnered a loyal following, some users expressed interest in a larger version that would provide increased blade length and improved ergonomics for those with larger hands. In response to this demand, Spyderco developed a prototype in 1999, named the Native Chief. This design preserved the pocket-friendly width of the Native while extending its overall length by nearly two inches. True to Spyderco's approach, the prototype was showcased at various trade shows and customer events to gather comprehensive feedback. Concurrently, the company continued refining the design in-house to fully unlock its potential.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive feedback, creating longer-bladed knives presents unique challenges. The increased blade length results in a longer leverage arm, which places additional pressure on the lock mechanism. These complexities were eventually overshadowed by other priorities and models, leading to the Native Chief being set aside for several years.

The turning point for the Native Chief came with the development of the Native 5—the fifth-generation evolution of its predecessor. The highly refined Native 5 embodies over two decades of real-world use, extensive customer feedback, and Spyderco's unwavering commitment to Constant Quality Improvement (C.Q.I.). A standout feature of this model is its advanced lockback mechanism, the result of years of meticulous research, development, and testing, along with a significant investment in ultra-high-precision machinery. This lockback redefined the engineering and execution of this seemingly simple mechanism, providing the final piece needed to bring the Native Chief to life.

The Native Chief is an "extended" version of the classic Spyderco Native, increasing the overall length of the original design by approximately one-third while maintaining its slim, pocket-friendly profile. The Native Chief Lightweight continues this evolution by replacing the G10 scales with a lightweight, fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle. The injection-molded handle features high-traction Bi-Directional Texturing, and its linerless construction reduces the knife's weight by 21% compared to its predecessor. It retains the same precision-machined lockback mechanism and includes four sets of threaded inserts for fully configurable mounting of the knife's four-position pocket clip. The blade of the Native Chief Lightweight is full-flat ground from CTS-BD1N stainless steel and features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole, enhancing the knife's symmetrical, ambidextrous design.

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- Blade Length: 4.02" (102 mm)
- Cutting Edge: 3.52" (89 mm)
- Closed Length: 5.08" (129 mm)
- Overall Length: 9.05" (230 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.125" (3.2 mm)
- Blade Material: CTS-BD1N Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Full Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Handle Material: Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon
- Handle Color: Black
- Locking Mechanism: Lockback
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up/Down, Left/Right Carry
- Model Number: C244PBK
- Model Name: Native Chief Lightweight
- Weight: 3.1 oz. (88 g)
- Made in the USA

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The iconic Lil' Native has been a mainstay of Spyderco’s American-made product line for decades and now its in Canada ready to shake your EDC pocket knife collection. Spyderco's Police Model was developed in the early 1980’s in response to requests from law enforcement officers who wanted a slim, easy-to-carry folding knife Spyderco Police Model
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The Spyderco Para military 2 has several changes over the classic version. The G-10 handle is narrowed at the end improving the ergonomics. Ships from Canada The original Ronin (literally "wave man" in Japanese, a term for a masterless Samurai) actually began as a collaboration with custom knifemaker Mike Snody. Janich had written an article on Snody's knives that became the tipping point for him The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 tactical folding knife has several changes over the classic version. The G-10 handle is narrowed at the end improving the ergonomics.
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When Michael Janich designed his first knife for Spyderco nearly 20 years ago, most personal-defense knives featured traditional blade profiles, such as spear points, Americanized tantos, and variations of the Bowie style. Janich's design—the first-generation Ronin fixed blade—challenged this convention and effectively pioneered the concept of the "tactical Wharncliffe." Today, Wharncliffe-style tactical knives are ubiquitous, but the origins of this trend can be traced directly back to Janich's early designs and Spyderco's willingness to embrace them.

The original Ronin (literally "wave man" in Japanese, a term for a masterless Samurai) began as a collaboration with custom knifemaker Mike Snody. Janich had written an article about Snody's knives, which became the catalyst for Snody to transition into full-time knife making. As a gesture of gratitude, Snody invited Janich to design "the ultimate neck knife," which he would create as a custom blade. Although Janich had previously designed other knives, including the Tempest folder for the Masters of Defense knife company, he was determined to approach the design process with a fresh, empirical perspective.

He had already begun incorporating a demonstration called "Pork Man" into his knife self-defense courses to illustrate the cutting capabilities of small knives. Pork Man—a hefty pork roast tied around a wooden dowel and wrapped in multiple layers of plastic—not only showcased the cutting power of typical carry knives but also quantified the significant performance differences between various blade shapes.

To determine which blade styles offered the greatest cutting effectiveness, Janich invested a considerable amount in pork roasts, crafted an army of Pork Men, and began cutting. To his surprise, among all the knives in his collection, the ones that performed best were a pair of Frank Centofante-designed "gentlemen's" folders from Spyderco featuring classic Wharncliffe-style blades (the C25 and C50).

As Janich delved deeper, he discovered that the secret of the Wharncliffe blades lay in their perfectly straight edges, which cut with full power all the way to the point. In contrast, the cutting power of blades with upward-curving edges and significant "belly" diminishes near the tip. The Wharncliffe’s needle-like point also penetrates almost effortlessly during thrusts. Despite their elegant appearance, Wharncliffes are tactical cutting and thrusting machines.

Equipped with this knowledge, the Ronin design Janich presented to Snody was purely Wharncliffe. Initially, Snody was not enthusiastic and began to reconsider his offer. However, after he crafted one and tested it, he was thoroughly impressed. Ultimately, he not only produced several custom Ronins but also shifted the focus of his own knife designs to emphasize Wharncliffe blades.

Around the same time (1999), Spyderco founder Sal Glesser invited Janich to take over as the instructor of the "Martial Blade Craft" program. Fresh from attending James Keating’s "Riddle of Steel" training camp, Sal wanted Spyderco to host a series of knife self-defense courses at their headquarters in Golden. As the program gained momentum, Sal also thought it would be beneficial for Janich to design a signature Spyderco knife that reflected his system of knife tactics. Janich presented the Ronin to Sal, explained the rationale behind it, and reinforced his points with the help of Pork Man. Sal was impressed, and thus, the Spyderco Ronin was born.

At that time, Spyderco's fixed blade market was still limited, so Sal also asked Janich to design a folder. Janich had already been working on a rough prototype of a folding tactical Wharncliffe, so he quickly adapted the design to incorporate Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole and submitted a set of drawings along with his own handmade plastic concept model. Although Sal liked the design, its development progressed slowly, prompting Janich to "tip the scales" a bit. He returned to Mike Snody and commissioned a special one-off of his design, which he named the Yojimbo (Japanese for "bodyguard"). Snody graciously crafted the knife, shared photos of it online, and mentioned that Spyderco might be working on a production version.

The Spyderco Yojimbo followed shortly thereafter, in 2003. Manufactured in Spyderco's Golden, CO factory, it featured a full-flat-ground CPM S30V Wharncliffe blade, nested stainless steel liners, blue or black textured G10 scales, and an early version of the Compression Lock mechanism. Its three-inch blade was intentionally shorter than its tapered handle because Janich had originally designed it to be legal for carry on airplanes, even during heightened security alerts. After 9/11, that design feature became irrelevant, but it still made the knife legal to carry almost everywhere.

While many dismissed it as a "box cutter on steroids," the Yojimbo gained more market traction than the Ronin. However, when Janich accepted a position managing another knife company in 2004, both he and Spyderco decided to remain friends but discontinue the design.

Janich continued his Wharncliffe campaign with several other designs until 2009 when he joined Spyderco as a full-time employee. Although his primary responsibilities focused on technical writing and product education, he soon became part of Spyderco's R&D team. He was also invited to create another signature design that reflected his philosophy on personal-defense knives. Drawing on the lessons he had learned since the first Yojimbo, he designed the Yojimbo 2, which was released in late 2011.

The Yojimbo 2's more refined design—supported by Janich's relentless promotion of the Wharncliffe as a tactical blade profile—has helped it secure a solid place in Spyderco’s product line. Since it was purpose-designed as a self-defense knife, the live-blade version was accompanied by a dedicated trainer model in 2017. In an interesting example of "reverse evolution"—with the assistance of custom knifemaker Mickey Yurco—the Yojimbo 2 also inspired a nearly identical fixed-blade counterpart, the Ronin 2.

Although tactically themed Wharncliffes are now commonplace, the evolution of this breed all began with the collaborative efforts of Michael Janich, Spyderco, and the spirit of innovation they have shared for over 20 years.

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- Hand Orientation: Left/Right
- Tip Carry Position: Up/Down

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- 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 Colours: 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
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