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Spyderco Manix 2 XL Folding Knife - Black G-10 Handle with PlainEdge, Full-Flat Grind, CPM S30V Steel Blade and Ball Bearing. Update browser now. Add to List. Ive got no complaints here, and I definitely like this choice of steel over the S30V used in the Yojimbo 2. Copyright 2023 DLT Trading. Spyderco Persistence Lightweight Knife with 2.77" Black Steel Blade and Durable Black FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C136PBBK, Spyderco Spydiechef Premium Chef Knife with 3.32" LC200N Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Steel Blade and Titanium Handle - PlainEdge - C211TIP. Triple D-Tap Breakout Box SDI-In Cable thanks. The thumb along the spine thing does seem to help make those cuts more precise. . But thats to be expected of Spyderco. Hi Paul, thanks for reading. Learn more. The screws have to drop down through the top part of the loop to rest in the bottom part where you can screw them into the sheath. I'll try to get some pics of the knife on my belt. YMMV. I didn't expect the handle on the Ronin 2 to be so thin. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Its vertical or nothing and you just have to take the punch to the rib if you want to walk around with it on your belt. Some parts of the site may not work correctly until you update to the latest version Its lightweight and well balanced, but they could use a couple modifications to the sheath over all. Information from Spyderco Item #BHQ-26849 To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. I dont have a practice version of this knife, and none of my brothers are lining up to let me swing the live blade around at them to check how well it could defend me from the hooligans always trying to take my Lunchables. Aside from those two things for the price this is quality all around. All rights reserved. RED RCP Control Cable It looked nothing like the original Ronin and almost seemed boring looking in comparison. Available colors. A direct descendant of Michael Janichs original Ronin design and close cousin of the Yojimbo 2 folding knife, the Ronin 2 is based on a custom knife Janich commissioned from knifemaker Mickey Yurco. With most sheaths you get one carry option. Accessory Mount Knife looks really good. The ugly shape of the whole thing is designed for your thumb to rest on the spine and encourage the edge to sit in line with the middle set of knuckles so its easier to make more precise cuts. So every inch of the edge gets pretty much the same amount of pressure. Even though the pics aren't artsy they convey the size/shape very well, thanks for posting. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Almost any amount of pressure will start a cut on paracord. Its not very good for chopping on a larger scale, at least not compared to a regular chef or utility knife. Where normally Id have to pull and push to sever the rope all at once, the Ronin allows me to ease through at my pace. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. SDI-Out Cable I spoke too soon in this review, it turns out. Ronin 2 scales. Vietnam | English (US) | (VND), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Zero Tolerance 0350TS; Folding Pocket Knife; 3.25 in. Michael Janich is pretty clear that this is a fighting knife. Great review! Thanks for the review, LC. I havent handled too many knives like this, so its hard to come up with decent alternatives. Cancellation fees are imposed at owner's discretion. Great balance, fit and finish is great, very thin and would disappear if it wasn't a bigger blade, the g-clip doesn't help either in my opinion. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. All our Brass scales are 100% hand made, traditional milled and carved. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. But it works pretty well on meat and most vegetables, so you could put together a half decent stir fry with this thing. So I adjusted the clip and am trying it on my right side instead. Read our Cookie Policy. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Quad Charging Hub Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. A couple things I can tell you right off: We had to do several takes on these pictures just to get one where you could see the water spray effect, because so many times the Ronin just left a thin, clean cut on the side. Its blade is crafted from Carpenter CTS BD1 a vacuum-melted stainless steel that is highly corrosion resistant and holds an excellent edge. - Emerson CQC - 7BW. You can get both with Wharncliffe blades, theyre a lot smaller, cost quite a bit less, and are easier to conceal, if thats what you want. $35 . Id even go so far as to say that I like this knife. For maximum versatility, the Ronin 2 comes equipped with a custom-molded Boltaron sheath and a G-Clip attachment that supports both belt carry and clip-style inside-the-waistband carry. That goes back to the intention of this thing, though. And other tenders. Spyderco Ronin 2 W/ Sheath Plain Edge. Cancel within 2 hours of acceptance and you will receive a full refund. It's really light and out of the way until I need it. Ratings. Heat coloring hardware is a straightforward process and can be done at home with a small propane torch. Spyderco Manix 2 Scales (1 - 40 of 614 results) Price ($) Shipping Home Decor White Pearl Kirinite Micro-Engineered SPYDERCO and DEMKO Scales Paramilitary 2 Para 3 Manix 2 Shaman Smock Native 5 and more Wabisabicraftworks (231) $156.00 More colors Spyderco Manix 2 Ball Cage Lock Ti (Silver, Blue, Purple, Gold) Flytanium Gear DNALasering (1,321) Even if self defense isnt a concern, the Ronin 2 comes in handy for everything from box cutting to light food prep. It holds the knife securely in place, and I can draw from it with my hand in the proper grip without adjusting afterwards, be it regular or reverse grip. Discontinued Product - No Longer Available. It looks every bit as comfortable in hand as the Yo2. The nice thing is that the adjustment for a different position takes seconds. Exceptionally thin, textured G-10 scales bolted to the full tang guarantee a secure grip and superior edge orientation, while an understated integral guard protects the hand from the sharp edge during thrusting tactics. By virtue of its short blade length it is lawfully acceptable for carry most anywhere. The blade has a modified Wharncliffe-shape and is crafted of VG-10 stainless steel. (10% off), Sale Price 639,759 Vertically, this knife rides a little high. The Ronin 2 is a good purpose-driven knife. Both will be general use if purchased. You could say its a tougher version of 440C but so much of that kind of thing depends on the heat treatment. The Ronin is Spyderco's production version. Post by joepag1974 Thu Feb 17, 2022 2:22 pm . Thanks for posting the pics and review! Have Questions? Ive always been a little critical of finger grooves in handles, and these dont do much to change my mind. Cancel within 24 hours of the rental start date and the rental may be non-refundable. A direct descendant of Michael Janich's original Ronin design and close cousin of the Yojimbo 2 folding knife, the Ronin 2 is based on a custom knife Janich commissioned from knifemaker Mickey Yurco. Specification (10% off). Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. ARRI ALEXA Mini Start/Stop Cable The carry options will be a little different thoughm especially with the Shark. Search Advanced search. Product Overview Spyderco . There isn't anything fancy or different about this sheath that sets it apart from other kydex sheaths. Since most people dont usually need to cut water bottles in half on a day to day basis, heres how the Ronin 2 did with a bunch of other stuff: Normally when I test a knife on the rope, I put the edge right up on it with the rope wrapped around and see how much pressure it takes to push the knife through. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. But taken as a whole, the Ronin 2 comes out of the box ready to shave hair and get tossed around. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Yurco traced the Yojimbo, made a fixed blade version, then sent it to Janich. The cutting ability of the Ronin carries the design a long ways, and the thumb along the spine thing does feel pretty nice once you get used to it, but the handle borders on uncomfortably thin. Thanks for the original post, really makes me want one of these now. Available PlainEdged, the cutting surface is flat-ground, honed thin and fiercely sharp. Modification of products, materials, measurements, technical specifications and availability can occur. thanks. You can do a lot of work with the tip of the Ronin 2 that is a lot harder with knives with bellies or trailing points. They probably could have picked out some kind of super steel that got a little bit of both worlds. Andrew has been a commercial writer for about a decade. My real gripe is with the way theyve punched holes in the sheath for the a clip, because (1) these arent quite wide enough apart to fit a Tek Lok, and (2) there are only two holes the clip can be fitted onto. Battery Charger Power Cable ShareGrid does not work properly without javascript. The Ronin 2 carries on the namesake of a much smaller tactical design that was intended to be a neck knife. 100% Authentic Guarantee. You must be eighteen (18) years of age to purchase Spyderco knives. Made from an imposing 3mm thick slab of steel, the blade comes pressed between two pieces of slate-colored linen Micarta. The whole design is centered around the cutting power of the edge. Showing 1 - 1 of 1 items of Items: Sort by: Spyderco Ronin 2 Fixed Blade Knife G-10 (4.1" Satin) FB09GP2 out of stock MSRP: $173.50 Just to show some carry options or opinions on how you think it should be carried and accessed. As of right now, I think the best option for getting thicker scales on the Ronin 2 is to find someone who does custom work and ask if they can do a special order. 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