Created by respected self-defense expert Michael Janich, the Yojimbo™ 2 helped bring the “tactical Wharncliffe” blade style into the spotlight. This premium version takes the design to the next level with Spyderco’s exclusive CPM® SPY27® blade steel. Specially developed for Spyderco, this high-performance steel is made using Crucible’s Particle Metallurgy process and includes a unique blend of elements—vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, nitrogen, and cobalt—that work together to deliver excellent edge retention, durability, and corrosion resistance. These attributes perfectly complement the Yojimbo 2’s razor-sharp, hollow-ground Wharncliffe blade. The handle features textured cobalt blue G-10 scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners, which reinforce the knife’s Compression Lock® for secure use. A four-position pocket clip offers flexible carry options, whether left- or right-handed, tip-up or tip-down. Like other SPY27 models, this version of the Yojimbo 2 stands out with its distinctive cobalt blue color and upgraded performance.