One of Spyderco’s Most Unmistakable EDC Knives Just Got a Tinier, More Formidable Edition

There are many ways knifemaking brands can imbue their existing designs with new life. The most common approach is to replace the materials with new, interesting alternatives.

Other times, knife designers will tweak existing styles, changing their size or other elements.

The Spyderco MicroJimbo Salt is a little bit of both, making for an altogether interesting and exciting EDC knife, especially for those who appreciate space-saving and robustness.

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Not-so-micro machine

The original Yojimbo was penned by noted self-defense practitioner Michael Janich and dates back to 2004. It was subsequently discontinued in 2007. Then, in 2011, the brand revived the design as the Yojimbo 2, and it has remained a steadfast part of the brand’s catalog ever since.

However, this take is a different animal. It retains the same overall silhouette as the Yojimbo 2, but in a much smaller package. In fact, the MicroJimbo 2 Salt is almost a full 1.5 inches shorter than its standard counterpart.

Whereas the Yojimbo 2 measures 7.69 inches with a 3.2-inch blade, the MicroJimbo Salt is just 6.22 inches with a 2.45-inch blade. That makes it nearly 1.5 inches shorter overall, which might seem like a negligible amount, but it can be significant in everyday carry, especially when pocket space is so limited.

For reference, there’s also a Spyderco YoJumbo, which is nearly 3.0 inches larger than the MicroJimbo Salt, measuring 9.29 inches total with a 3.98-inch blade.

Of course, size is not the only difference with this new take …

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Salty dog

For the uninitiated, Spyderco’s Salt series is a long-running collection of knives specifically designed for use in and/or near the ocean. And that comes with some significant speed bumps, as saltwater is incredibly corrosive and corrosion is one of the greatest enemies to knives of all kinds.

As far as the MicroJimbo Salt is concerned, that means a steel upgrade from S30V steel to MagnaCut. While that makes it much more corrosion-resistant, it also improves the blade’s overall performance across the board.

The changes also extend to the handle, but not in the way you might expect. The knife retains its G-10 material but gets a new etched pattern that improves grip, especially in wet conditions or when wearing gloves (as is typical in ocean-going activities).

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It also maintains its Compression Lock, one of Spyderco’s most beloved mechanisms of all time and one of the strongest, most reliable locks, period.

And while I can’t say this was done on purpose, I did notice another ocean-going connection: the silhouette of the closed Yojimbo kind of looks like the head of a bowhead whale. And I think that’s poetic.

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Availability and pricing

You can snag your very own Spyderco MicroJimbo Salt on the brand’s site right now for $282. Or, you can get it from Blade HQ for a good deal cheaper, at $212.

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Spyderco MicroJimbo Salt

• $282 at Spyderco
• $212 at Blade HQ
  $282 (25% off)

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