Cudeman YODA Juma green

200-JV

€48,87
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Steel Böhler N-695
Hardness 59/60 HRc
Total length 11.5 cm
Handle Juma verde con separador negro
Blade length 6.0 cm
Weight 60.0 g
Case
24/48h delivery
Official warranty
14-day returns
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Cudeman Yoda 200-JV: The Compact Predator in Green Juma

The Cudeman Yoda marked a milestone in the summer of 2018 as our brand's first authentic neck knife, and this 200-JV version was released 4 years later, with a green juma handle. This elevates the concept to a new aesthetic and technical level. Designed as a true field scalpel to be handled with two fingers, its function is crystal clear: to offer absolute precision in fine cutting, wood carving, and tinder preparation. It is that essential tool that hikers always carry on their chest to eat their lunch or solve any technical unforeseen event on the trail.

Despite its reduced dimensions, this is a full-tang knife of astonishing robustness. The choice of green juma for its scales not only responds to a quest for originality but also to the creation of a piece that stands out for its organic grain and unalterable resistance. Manufactured in Albacete, the Yoda (200-JV) is proof that professional performance is not about size, but about engineering and premium materials.

Why this Cudeman is right for you

  • Visual Exclusivity: The green juma handle offers a unique grain pattern in each piece, providing an exotic and modern look that distinguishes it from any other neck knife.
  • Instant Portability: Includes a 90 cm black nylon cord designed for hanging, allowing the tool to be available in a second without needing to search in pockets or backpacks.
  • Surgical Traction Control: The jimping carved on the spine guarantees an immovable thumb rest, allowing the 4 mm thick steel to be applied with total security.
  • High-Precision Tip: Its needle-point design is ideal for tasks requiring drilling or extremely detailed cuts in various materials.

Steel and Edge Performance

At the heart of the Yoda beats premium Böhler N-695 steel, with a hardness of 59/60 HRc. This high-end steel ensures exceptional edge retention and outstanding corrosion resistance, which is vital for a knife carried close to the body. Its satin finish provides aggressive and consistent cutting capability, maintaining the operability of this small giant during prolonged expeditions without the need for frequent sharpening.

Construction and Resistance

With a 4 mm spine, the Yoda is surprisingly strong. Its full-tang structure runs through the entire silhouette of the piece, eliminating weak points. The anchoring with flat aluminum rivets ensures that the green juma and its black spacers are perfectly integrated into the steel chassis. It is a compact block designed to withstand pressures and stresses that would put conventional neck knives out of action.

Handle and Control in Real Conditions

The green juma handle with black spacers offers perfect dimensional stability, being immune to humidity and sudden temperature changes. Its reduced ergonomics are designed for a very effective pinch grip. In addition, it has a lanyard hole, allowing a small lanyard to be added to facilitate extraction from the sheath and secure the piece to the hand,

Sheath and Portability

As is standard in our company, the sheath has been designed and manufactured in our own workshops in Albacete, ensuring a handcrafted fit and maximum protection. Depending on your equipment, you have two carrying options:

  • 200-JV: This is the version with a black leather sheath, featuring green stitching to match the juma handle, a testament to our attention to detail and coordinated aesthetics.
  • 200-JV-K: Kydex sheath for lightweight carrying of barely 30 grams, ensuring that the entire set is one of the most comfortable tools to carry in our entire catalog.

Usage Scenarios

  • Hiking and Trekking: The perfect tool for lunch and minor trail repairs, with no added weight or discomfort on the belt.
  • Precision Bushcraft: A specialist for preparing fine tinder, carving trap notches, or peeling fire sticks with total mastery.
  • Collecting and EDC: Due to its innovative juma handle and premium steel, it is a display piece that performs at its best in daily use.

Care and Maintenance

  • Clean the blade after each use to keep the satin finish of the Böhler steel free of fingerprints and organic acids.
  • The green juma stays like new by simply wiping it with a dry cloth; avoid using chemical products to preserve its original grain.
  • Thoroughly dry the piece before inserting it into the sheath to avoid condensation, protecting both the steel and the sheath material.
  • Periodically check the condition of the nylon neck cord to ensure reliable transport.
  • Maintain the edge using fine-grit stones to take advantage of the extraordinary technical geometry of its needle point.

The Cudeman Yoda (200-JV/200-JV-K) in green juma is the definitive synthesis between avant-garde design, exclusivity, and real utility. A compact, exclusive tool made in Albacete to carry lightly around your neck on your outdoor excursions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Popular questions from our customers


  • All Cudeman products are designed and manufactured entirely in Albacete, Spain. The brand has over 38 years of experience, combining traditional Albacete cutlery craftsmanship with the latest technologies (such as laser cutting and CNC machining). When you buy a Cudeman, you are acquiring a product with a designation of origin that guarantees quality and know-how.

  • 1. Premium Steels: Böhler N695 / N690Co

    These are the benchmark steels in our high-end range. Böhler is synonymous with purity and Austrian technology.

    • Properties: High hardness (58/61 HRC), excellent corrosion resistance, and superior edge retention thanks to their high chromium and cobalt content (in the case of N690Co).
    • Ideal use: Extreme survival and bushcraft knives (like the famous MT series or the Green Beret), designed to withstand intensive use without losing their edge.

    2. The Gold Standard: Molybdenum Vanadium (MoVa)

    The quintessential steel of Spanish cutlery, valued for its great structural balance.

    • Properties: Reaches a hardness of 54/56 HRC. Its greatest virtue is its toughness (impact resistance) and ease of re-sharpening in the field, even with basic stones.
    • Ideal use: Hunting, finishing, and general-purpose knives. It's the all-terrain steel that never fails in hunting activities.

    3. Swedish Precision: Sandvik 12C27 / 14C28N

    Very fine-grained stainless steels produced in Sweden, ideal for those seeking a "laser" edge.

    • Properties: 14C28N, in particular, offers a masterful balance between hardness (57/59 HRC) and corrosion resistance. It allows for very sharp edges that are resistant to micro-fractures.
    • Ideal use: High-end folding knives (EDC), adventure cutlery, and pieces that require a clean and precise cut.

    4. Tactical Resistance: 420 Stainless Steel

    A very elastic steel resistant to external agents, used in specific high-impact pieces.

    • Properties: Lower hardness than the previous ones (50/53 HRC), which makes it extremely resistant to breakage under torsion or impact. It is virtually immune to oxidation.
    • Ideal use: Throwing knives, diving tools, and low-maintenance tactical cutlery.
  • A high-quality knife is a tool for life, but its longevity depends on maintenance, especially when combining technical steels with natural materials in the handles.

    1. Cleaning and Drying (Crucial for natural materials)

    • Hand washing: Clean the blade and handle with warm water and neutral soap. Never use a dishwasher, as extreme heat and chemical detergents are lethal to steel and wood.
    • Attention to porosity: If your Cudeman has wood, antler, or bone scales, avoid submerging them or leaving them to soak. These materials are porous; moisture can cause them to swell, crack, or separate from the knife's chassis.
    • Immediate drying: Dry the entire piece with a soft cloth immediately after washing. Make sure no moisture remains in the rivet area or joints.

    2. Lubrication and Protection

    • The Blade: If you are going to store the knife, apply a thin layer of mineral oil (or camellia oil) to the steel. This creates a hydrophobic barrier against environmental moisture, which is vital even for stainless steels.
    • The Handle: For natural wood handles, it is advisable to occasionally apply a little linseed oil or beeswax. This nourishes the material, seals the pores, and prevents it from drying out or accidentally absorbing water.

    3. Storage and Leather Sheaths

    • Leather is organic: Leather sheaths are hygroscopic (they absorb moisture). Do not store the knife inside its sheath for prolonged periods of inactivity, as the leather's tanning and retained moisture can cause oxidation pitting on the steel.
    • Sheath maintenance: Hydrate the leather regularly with horse grease or specific creams. A flexible and nourished sheath better protects your tool and prevents the leather from cracking over time.

    Golden rule: A Cudeman knife is not ruined by use, but by neglect. Clean, dry, and store separately if you are not going to use it soon.

  • Cudeman offers a lifetime warranty against any manufacturing or material defects.

    Important note: The warranty does not cover natural wear and tear from use, nor damage caused by misuse of the tool (such as extreme batoning with models not designed for it, throwing the knife, or using it as a lever).
    Items made with natural materials (woods, antlers) or special resins (Juma) may show inherent differences in grain and color compared to the photographs. These aesthetic variations do not constitute a manufacturing defect and are therefore not covered by the warranty or eligible for return.